Whisky Gauntlet: Lagavulin VS Laphroaig Islay Scotch

You know the "best" whisk(e)y is the whiskey you like to drink - the way you like to drink it. It's time for B'nanz to dive into her favorite category and pin down a favorite Islay Scotch. First up, LAG vs LAPH. Go to chinola.com/ and use code WHISKEYTRIBE10 for $10 off the Chinola online shop!
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[@JT-fl6kr]

Great line up! Now y'all need a head to head battle between Ardbeg and Bruichladdich.

[@hoth2112]

Then do a shoot out between the winners of both videos! 😉

[@karl_alan]

Ooh....and Bowmore

[@pcm3224]

Bruichladdich and Kilchoman. Both are fully NCF and NCA. Kilchoman is also the only family-owned farm distillery on Islay (Ardnahoe is not counted as it is not releasing anything yet)

[@fuzzy3440]

I'll have to try Kilchoman. I like to support family-owned businesses.

[@riottrinity2030]

@@fuzzy3440you must!

[@mwallace021]

Kilchoman Machir Bay is my favorite whisky...

[@richmanricho]

Mmmm kilchoman If you ever get the chance to try comraich, so good (well #2 #3 of the ones I've had were great)

[@karl_alan]

Where does Bowmore fit on this?

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Just started this video... but if Ardbeg isn't in this video, I will riot!

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

*flips a table* *picks up table and cleans the floor*

[@xianritchie]

Ardbeg Uigeadail is probably my favorite. I used to smoke cloves back in the day and drinking Uigeadail is like drinking and having a smoke all at once. It just leaves this mouthfeel that I love with a huge hit of smoke thats big but pleasant.

[@samw2299]

Title wasn’t obvious?

[@timothy6966]

Oof…

[@numanuma20]

It has to be Port Charlotte. Way more smoky than Ardbeg.

[@drew5334]

That single frame of "That's what she said" at @10:48 XD

[@SebasSant87]

took me a lil to nail it bc was too lazy to look up how to go frame by frame lol, but its actually 10:49, siiiir xD

[@brokentillman4346]

Alex is the man, does that all the time.

[@rivenbeef]

Next time do Kilchoman vs Bruichladdich! Appreciate episodes where you guys are just drinking whisky!

[@SomebodysVincent]

I miss Daniel so much so I shaved my head. Well not BECAUSE of him, but because I like how good-looking he is.

[@geofre44]

Lagavulin 16 in my world is 43% ABV, not 48%. That would be amazing! Love the video! 🥃

[@DileepB]

You are correct!

[@ThreeToesofFury]

Team Islay ALL DAY LONG. thanks for this one.

[@ckafi1011]

When it comes to Islay, somehow people always leave out one of my favorites: Bowmore. The whole line up from 10 up to 18 is comparatively affordable, and has a nice moderate smokiness, with an awesome sherry finish

[@karl_alan]

Same. Bowmore is probably my favorite

[@q3znw6j88aywnwy]

Nothing beats Laphroaig 10 CS for me

[@numanuma20]

The CS is so aromatic thanks to also being non chill filtered. Why can’t Diageo do NCF and NCA?

[@imdartson3679]

I love laphroaig and the cs is great but a little underwhelming for me. Maybe it was just my bottle.

[@Keethraxmn]

@@imdartson3679 Each bottle/batch I've tried has been com0pletely different, so this is a distinct possibility.

[@HELLios6]

Agree Laphroaig 10 CS is amazing

[@davidf3974]

The quarter cask is my most purchased bottle of liquor, period. I love it.

[@binyominfranks2910]

My fav whiskey of all time

[@timburke127]

@@binyominfranks2910 Me too. I don't know how they get the lumps of smoked ham sandwich out of it.

[@aceundead4750]

Because of y'all iv been trying different whiskeys and bourbons, my current bottle is Iron Fish bourbon whiskey finished in maple syrup barrels. My unrefined palette cant tell much other than i like it and it is a lot sweeter than any other unflavored bourbon or whiskey iv had so far.

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

Another excellent "That's what she said" flasher after the quote at 10:47 Makes me giggle every time.

[@AngryCocktails]

I love that you put the prices because then I check Australian prices and go "Oh yeah, twice as much. That makes sense."

[@iainmunro3694]

Caol Ila! - the 12 is my daily, 18 is my favorite, the 15 is light, and the distillers edition is wonderfully complex. Also, Black Bottle is a $25 blend of good whiskys. I feel a March Madness bracket is in order for all available Islay offerings! I keep both the 1/4 cask and Lagavulin Distillers Edition on the shelf.

[@clifcorcoran9917]

Caol Ila 18 is fantastic. Definitely my favorite.

[@posterestantejames]

@@clifcorcoran9917I would love to taste it!

[@upinair4990]

12 is awesome, never have had any of the others

[@vbkfivn]

Some suggestions: Talisker Dark Storm The Peat Monster Islay Mist I know they dont exactly meet the requirements requested, but these are all fun whiskeys that hold a special place in my heart.

[@maillardsbearcat]

I don't like what the charred casks do to the Dark Storm, too much vanilla. Storm is better to me. Hell, I would just stick with the 10. Or the Distiller's Edition

[@vbkfivn]

Dark Storm to me is like a comfort food whisky. It's like a bowl of mac and cheese at 3AM. It just feels nice and without much fanfare.

[@keegan1728]

Islay Mist is such an underrated blend. Criminally affordable!

[@numanuma20]

Compass Box is widely underrated. I’ve only had the Orchard House and that is great neat and in cocktails.

[@Manglerdome]

My all time top 3 is still Lore, Corryvreckan and Octomore 10 year Dialogos (interchangeable order). The last Quarter Cask I had really did not live up to my memory of it. Lagavulin has really grown on me the last couple of years :)

[@colinbrash]

Talisker. My favorite. 35 yr old I got to try when I was 34 (thank you boss).

[@yuvalgo1]

ain’t islay

[@GunnerM60]

Literally just bought the Laphroaig 10 on Wednesday evening, & got it on sale for $44 instead your advertised $50. I definitely like it A LOT better than the first Islay i bought which was Shieldaig fro $25. That's not to say the S was bad, but the L10 is definitely more complex & the nice little bit of vanilla on the finish really helps subtly lessen the intensity of the peat.

[@hulkslayer626]

I agree. Im 43 and my birthdays are just another day. I am however saving up to buy myself a Grand Seiko on my 50th birthday. Gotta do something special for such a milestone.

[@1970HondaCL100]

Great choice. I’d definitely go for the spring drive.

[@burritosupreme333]

Laphroaig 10 is my favorite! Glad to see it did well here!

[@triplelindys]

I'm 53 and I don't need cards or anything like that on my birthday, but I DO use that day to go do stuff I like to do.

[@JT-fl6kr]

Totally agree, but sometimes use it as an excuse to get another bottle of something special for the collection...

[@zackkullis5555]

Islay is the southwestern most area/islands. It’s almost directly west of Glasgow so I guess it’s more west than south. Peated is the best variety of scotch. 🥃 Sláinte!

[@ian3314]

This was great. Thanks for including the price in the popup.

[@claytonroberts1429]

Keep track of all the #1's from this series. Then do an Isla show down episode. Plus I would have wanted to see where the Laphroaig cask strength landed for ya'll. It's my #2 just behind Octomor.

[@gedfi]

Laphroaigh cask strength is to die for!

[@AlwaysMeansForever]

Tribe needs to find their "straight" guy. Right now, there are essentially two people with Rex' intensity on the channel. I do appreciate the craziness, but it would be nice if there was someone like Daniel who could balance out the energy.

[@phreakmac4361]

So this is the episode you were just like fuck it lets just drink Islay, I am so there with you. 🤣

[@TheRealMcCoy85]

I love me the Islay trifecta but I was actually pleasantly surprised by Port Askaig 8. Wouldn’t say it’s my favorite but it was really nice. Honestly I might like Talisker over Islay whiskeys but the Jura’s still out! 😅😅😅

[@ElijsDima]

Port Askaig is pretty good. It's literally Caol Ila but less diluted, non-chill-filtered and non-coloured.

[@ascajc]

Remember the first time Bri had an Islay scotch and she didn’t like it at all? Ah, how times have changed!

[@ManImJustSomeDude]

I'm a big fan of the offerman 11 but a cheaper and similar taste is Port Charlotte 10 heavily peated. I'm awfully fond of Longrow NAS from Campbeltown as well.

[@YotiBoyGaming]

We need a VS series now for the Islays. Ardbeg VS Bowmore Bruichladdich VS Kilchoman Bunnahabhain VS Coil Ila!

[@karl_alan]

Love this idea. Even the matches you chose

[@fredrikklanggustavsson903]

Kilchoman - Sanaig is presently my favourite peated and is battling Swedish distilled High Coast - Älv (River), a non peated whisky for my absolute top spot.

[@whthat]

Kilchoman is a must try for anyone that likes Islays.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

I don't wish harm on anyone... but I do kinda hope this video is someone's first whiskey video *ever*, and they go out and buy a bottle of Lagavulin or Laphroaig, having no idea what they're about to experience 😉

[@samw2299]

Why would it be a problem? Theres absolutely nothing abrasive about any of these whiskeys. They’re extremely calm for peated whiskeys

[@wingracer1614]

I have given several casual drinkers but not whiskey enthusiasts a taste of the old Lap 10. So far every single one of them has liked it except for my mother who was absolutely revolted by it.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Yes, these aren't the *most* smokey whiskeys out there, and some people will enjoy them as their first whiskey experience, but come on. We all know that the majority of people who know nothing of whiskey would be repulsed by Islay scotch, if they opened a bottle not understanding what's inside

[@danmc7815]

Laphroaig 10 was probably my first single malt, back in the late 1980s. Others I knew that I had near that time are Glenmorangie, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Knockandhu, Highland Park, and Auchentosen. This was my shift from being a blended whiskey drinker to more flavors. I had started when I wanted to get served at 16, and ordered Johnny Black on the Rocks. What 16-year old drinks scotch on the rocks? The Laphroaig took some getting used to, and it still is not a huge favorite. Often still kind of prefer less peat and more smoke. Talisker and Bunnahabbain are favorites when it some to Single Malt Scotches, but now, prefer Red Breast.

[@eentelefoon8945]

I have had thr red label jack and stuff when clubbing. Got myself a lagavulin 16 cuz I wanted to get into whisky had an occssion for it. Its currently my favorite (gotta admit ive had like less than 10 whiskys anyway). I dont get all the notes they do for me its just smoke and leaves an aftertaste like after eating smoked fish. Once this bottle is finished im going to try a laphroaig 10.

[@greatnortoni]

Based on a Whiskey Tribe video, I bought Laphroaig 10, that crap tasted and smelled like Champo Phenique. I gave it away. Thats some good Gnat!

[@tyrael4043]

You gotta try Scarabus. All of them are wonderful, though my favorite is the batch strength. Awesome tasting notes of oats, pepper, honey and wonderful campfire smoke.

[@SimplySwayze]

I’m a card-carrying member of the Cult of Ardbeg, but when I made my Islay pilgrimmage and did my rounds through the various distilleries I was _particularly_ impressed by what Bunnahabhain was cooking up. I’d love to hear you guys’ take on their lineup!

[@benjaminstapp8008]

Ardbeg 10, Uigeadail, An Oa, some of my absolute favorites at different price points, from gifting to more casual enjoyment. Edit: but after watching the full video I feel very validated since I have a bottle of Laphroaig 10 that I adore

[@ForNoOne1]

I keep going back to Laphroaig 10 as my daily drinker. I tried the cask strength and the quarter cask recently, but for whatever reason, 10 just hits the sweet spot for me. It's just super lucky that it happens to be extremely affordable! I do love me some Lagavulin 16, though. That's my go-to "splurge night" whiskey.

[@robedmund9948]

Oban's Distillers Edition was amazing while it lasted. Need to get another bottle. Gotta try the Lagavulin Distiller's Edition next, though!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Yeah I never got the love for the Lagavulin 8, it just feels harsh, young and not ready. Lore on the other is a masterpiece, I absolutely love that whisky.

[@eclecticexplorer7828]

While it's a highland whiskey and not an Islay, one I would like to see you try is Ancnoc 12. It is a Scotch unlike any other I have tried. I am definitely going to have to check out the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. I sometimes call people by the wrong name, but it is usually more like an affectionate nickname, like "Banana" for "Briana." BTW, I noticed at 13:37 that she has a drinking problem.

[@jmu4508]

Im lucky to have both Laphroaig 10 and Lagavulin 16 together and that 10 really holds its own with the 16. 10 is my prefered daily driver scotch. But that 16 is special - with that warmth and sherry note with the peat. 10 has the smoky punch with the sweet undertones. It's around 47 bucks by me right now and a great value. So i save the 16 for special occasions. Great vid.

[@tomturney1260]

I like both brands of whisky, but for me my favourite Islay whisky is 'Smokehead unfiltered' but both brands you brought on are classics

[@nowherefool]

For some reason Bowmore 12 is more easily found in Mexico City than lagavulin or laphroaig. I got the Laphroaig 10 and the Bowmore 12 for around the same price and enjoy them both quite

[@Joey-ro9yx]

One of the elements that made the show "Drunk History" so great watching honest talk about a serious subject through the eyes of the inibreated. Love you guys miss you guys.

[@johnjamieson6368]

For a while, Costco was carrying Lagavulin Offerman edition. I really like that one.

[@MrAqr2598]

It depends on what I'm in the mood for; I like Laphroaig for the stronger punch, Lagavulin for the salty/briny feeling.

[@mortenfrederiksen3063]

Laphroig Red Stripe, classiest of them all and an absolute treat for anyone lucky enough to get it.

[@kitesquid]

Laphroaig cask strength is my favorite "affordable" drink. Bruichladdich's Octomore 8.3 really sticks out in my mind !!!!!!! But the different batches are all over the map for me.

[@thedryparn1279]

Laphroaig Quarter Cask or Caol Ila 12 are my favorites of all standard whiskys, both from Islay.

[@ThreeToesofFury]

My goto Islays: Laph10 (probably my #1 as its best flavor-meets-val), Lag16 (best flavor), Ardbeg10 (solid pour to mix in after killing a Laph10), PortCharlotte10 (a reminder that there's more than Laph/Lag/Ard).

[@MatthewSmith-cp3hu]

i really enjoyed this head to head competition, but also the pace in which it is presented, it is goldilocks not to fast and not to slow

[@barrelvinewhiskeyandwine]

I adore this hilarious brilliant young woman! If she ever leaves….. I leave. Bri is genius!

[@weslegna]

Simp

[@barrelvinewhiskeyandwine]

@@weslegna spoken like a true loser. GFYS

[@christinecamley]

Lagavulin 16 and any Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig - I started with peated scotch and loved it immediately!!! All of the heavy hitters!! Bliss and perfection!! :-) Kilchomen is also amazing! So many!! Big Peat!! Talisker - but I wish it had more ppm!! Great video and many women love strong peat!! Cheers!! 🙂

[@mrjiggs8]

My fav is Bunnahabhain, but Kilchoman and Bruichladdich are great. One I'm currently enjoying is Bowmore as well as Coal Ila. So in short....they are all great.

[@thetimebeing4288]

I mean I’d really love to hear more about octomore, maybe compared with members of the Adbeg line or other older Isla whiskeys since it can be so hard to pick and they’re typically only 5 years in the barrel

[@stevenferron1229]

Maybe it’s my favorite because it reminds me of the bonfires on the beach when I was a kid, but my favorite is the Talisker Storm. I’d love to see an episode on Talisker whiskies

[@Seven50ml]

Laphroaig 10 is my favorite of the bunch. So much flavor and slaps ya around.

[@Dinie09]

I had never heard of Chinola until I went to the local watering hole last week and they had it, in a new cocktail. First time Ive ever seen it, and now its a Whiskey Tribe sponsor!

[@ChinolaOfficial]

Hi Dinie, were excited we are popping up around you, I think its a sign!!

[@ChinolaOfficial]

Happy to know we've made it to the "real-deal" of passion fruit liqueurs. Cheers to Chinola Whiskey Sours!

[@bulkbogan420]

scallywag 12 year cask strength is a great bottle if you can get your hands on it its a little limited but 100% worth it

[@lolzguyl]

It goes without saying Islay doesn't have a lot of distilleries. I would like to see Ardnahoe make an appearance, the (if I recall correctly) youngest Islay distillery.

[@MrMaws]

Lagavulin and Caol Isla are my faves!!!

[@WhiskeyDearg-MichaelS]

Hey Rexam! The last few years, I've celebrated my birthdays (I'm 53) by taking whiskey trips. Several have been to visit you, specifically YOU (and Crowded Barrel, and Wizard Academy, and Still Austin, and Garrison Bros, and Ironroot). So don't look a gift bird in the bush before it hatches...🤔🤪

[@JT-fl6kr]

That's how it's done dude!!! Well played.

[@jeffchannel-lf6df]

Almost any day is a good day to look a gift bird in the bush (some restrictions may apply)

[@johnadriaan8561]

Only one minute in. I love how she says "Highland", he hears "Island", and they go with it!

[@damenjackson594]

These two are just plain snookered, and I am here for all of it.

[@jamesnugent1256]

Kilchoman definitely deserves to be tried. Everything is worth trying from Islay.

[@toastboy70]

I’m glad I got dispensation to celebrate decade birthdays 🎉 because my 50th birthday treat (delayed by lockdown) will be a trip to Islay 😅

[@andycross900]

My favourite Islay whisky is Bruichladdich Organic 2009. Doesn't all need to be peat!

[@infn]

Oh Lore, so, so good. Uigeadail was my favourite Islay until I came across Lore. Just salty, smokey perfection!

[@mikehammett6652]

I sure wish we had those prices in the Panhandle of Texas. Every one of those is marked up from 15 to 30 bucks.

[@timerick]

Shieldaig's Islay tastes a bit young, but other than that it is a very flavorful Scotch, especially for the $27 price.

[@Trickz23]

Laphroaig 10 I can drink all day and love the vanilla note at the end

[@Atheismo9760]

Glad to see you took my suggestion. Great video.

[@savvasmcfc]

You should do the 10 or 12 year old editions of every Distillery on Islay or the flagship editions of every Distillery on islay

[@JuanAlvarez-mp8vk]

Rex, my man. Every birthday is an opportunity to have people gift you more whiskey.

[@samuelvogler3250]

Please show Talisker some love! They're never included because they're not in a scotch main category, but I'd like to see how my favorite stacks up against other peated whiskeys.

[@AirmanDan916]

Talisker Distillers edition is my current favorite

[@wingracer1614]

They absolutely are in a Scotch main category, or it least region. It's Highland Scotch. And there's a push to make Islands a new region which it would also fit. Me, I just lump it in with Islay because style wise it absolutely stacks up with Islay. The 10 is just a tiny, tiny bit behind Laphroaig 10 as my favorite core range 10 year old.

[@samuelvogler3250]

@@wingracer1614 Had to fact check, but I stand corrected! I buy you one virtual Talisker, sir.

[@damianhgn]

"B'nanz" would fit right in to our friend group. She seems so relatable (you're great too Rex)

[@fishnado7914]

They know the way to my heart!! I ❤️ Laphroaig!!

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Laphroaig 10 kind of got me into scotch but Islay peated Port Charlotte is the bomb diggity...

[@gelatinous_dude]

I gotta recommend you guys try the Port Charlotte and Kilchoman lineups!

[@ElijsDima]

Looking forward to the rest of the good Islays (caol ila / port askaig, kilchoman, bunnahabhain, ardbeg). I guess maybe bowmore could be there too :)

[@Koby616]

You can do it for islands like ledaig vs talisker. Lovely comparison

[@darklaps]

Darn you guys, I've managed to stay away from it this entire time but now it looks like I'm going to have to go and buy myself some quarter cask!

[@clayspence4160]

Totally agree with the birthday comment.

[@numanuma20]

My top for Islay that I’ve had Bruichladdich- Only had the Classic Laddie Laphroaig 10 Year Cask Strength Ardbeg An Oa

[@mortenfrederiksen3063]

I foresee many great treats for you in the future my lucky friend ;)

[@skino6397]

I love the iodine smokey sweetness of 40% ABV Laphroaig 10. The 43% ABV and also the Lore is more Lagavulin-y

[@gendissaray]

Talisker Storm is my all time favorite!

[@MrDrop442]

Laphroaig 10 is seriously my favorite go to.

[@RobinWildlife]

Laphroaig 10 is a classic for a reason. Not need to be ashamed 😄. I do have a soft spot for all things Jura!

[@ilikejelloyay208]

Need Port Charlotte, Ardbegs, among the others. I would also throw in a peated single malt that is NOT scotch, to mix it up like Amrut peated.

[@samuelosee1616]

Since there are only 8-9 islay distilleries, it’ll be really cool to do all!!

[@telebender]

Love Lagavulin 16, but Caol Ila 12 is where it's at w.r.t peated Islay whisky (imho).

[@Spiritus_Invictus]

Bunnahabhain and Caol Ila. Caol Ila.. well, I mean Johnnie Walker is using it for a reasen. and Bunnahabhain, although not originally a peated whisky, their peated versions are glorious

[@mistermom310]

Need to try these...but I like Bunnahabhain 12 and it's an Islay ❤

[@mpeterson9715]

The subtle 'That's what she said' * Chef's Kiss *

[@Uncle_T]

I feel your pain; I'd want to put all of these in first or second place. :)

[@TheBourbonJerk]

Cool blind. Needed an Ardbeg in there tho!

[@GingaNinja317]

00:50 is such a bait. I wonder if there's any other popular Islay distilleries the Tribe fancies...