Today we taste and review Benromach 10 Year Old and Octomore Masterclass 08.1 Single Malt Scotch.
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So if you chill a barrel before emptying it in the bottling process it should kick up the barrel notes a little by expelling more of the liquid from the wood. Is there a preference for bottling in the winter versus summer for some distillers? I wonder if it’s a noticeable difference or if the other factors mask the effect.
You guys are arguing like brothers today haha. i feel like theres a little tension from the heat or something
I’m a recent subscriber that got into whisk(e)y at the beginning of the year and only found your channel a month or two ago. I’m from South Africa and have been able to get my hands on buffalo trace and monkey shoulder and I really enjoyed them. I have a question though what South African whiskeys have you tried and what do you think of them?(if you have tried any of them?)
OCTOMORE!!!!
Daniel and rex today I also watched Ralphie’s latest video review 736 extras. Understanding flavors/ sensation in whiskeys. I feel like it’s something worth talking about. I was just wondering if you could maybe do a video on it and explain it in your own words and ways.
Now i have to pour a dram of my 7.3 Islay Barley (sadly my only Octomore). On a tuesday. Without any special occasion. That´s your fault guys! 😉
i got to taste the Octomore 08.3/ 309ppm. At 5 years of age, that whisky is intresting but maybe a bit too young.
But yeah, Octomore is something to try, it is impressive.
Austin gets that much rain?
After binging Spider Robinson books and hearing the characters singing the praises of an Irish coffee long ago, I had to try one. I got addicted to them. The whiskey is a compliment to the bitterness of the coffee. Just the right amount of sugar and cream makes it magical. I usually use Jameson. I think a dedicated show comparing different whiskeys in the coffee would be fantastic.
How does that Benromach compare to Bowmore 12?
Yeah please do the irish coffee episode. My mother’s favorite drink is irish coffee with jameson, would be cool to make her a superior cocktail.
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Would be cool to see your whiskeys of the year!!
Have you done a video that details the basic flavor profiles of the different Scotch regions?
Would Benromach be a good entry into scotch? Ive had monkey shoulder and was not impressed… Im more of a bourbon guy and want to like scotch just as much but haven’t found a good gateway yet…
Yeees whisky of the year
What’s the most butterscotch whiskey? I love butterscotch. Also, I tried Chivas Regal 12, are the primary notes smoke and oak? I think I smell caramel possibly. Having trouble picking anything up from monkey shoulder :/
Hello, we have had a hot summer so far (90-100f). I wonder what this Will do too my whiskys. We live in Sweden and we dont have an AC in the house so should i start drinking them all (30 bottles) or is it just fine. Thanks for a great show// Patrik Larsson
Where did you find the Octomore near Austin?
Ooooo…08.1 tasted a bit kippery with kelp. Tried it back in November at a special tasting and dubbed it the Sushi of Scotch 🙂
These are both going on my wish list.
I have completly same Octomore 8.1 first impression as Daniel and Rex here. On the nose nice tame, balanced and the god dammit im breathing fire and smoke :-OOO
You never did the Talisker Storm. You only did the Dark Storm. Can you compare the two?
This makes me very happy that I managed to order a bottle of the Octomore 8.1 yesterday…
After having tried literally a couple of Irish whiskies to make Irish coffee, I have to say I really like Jameson for making Irish coffee’s. FYI: This time of year, iced Irish coffee is awesome!
Please review dimple 12 or 15. Love to hear the thoughts on it.
Monkey shoulder is one of my favourites but dimple was the first scotch that i had.
I gotta try that Benromach.
Also, every time I hear Rex speak he sounds just like Jeff Daniels to me.