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Today's video is a beginner's guide to Scotch! This style of whisky is considered by many to be the best in the world. Prices reflect that, making purchasing an unfamiliar bottle intimidating. Let's cover some basics to make this spirit a bit more approachable! Weâll discuss some rules, the different types of scotch, the regions where theyâre made, and some general characteristics of the whiskies. I'll even share some recommendations for those looking to try something! Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Whisky vs Whiskey: 0:53
5 Rules: 1:37
5 Types: 2:51
5 Regions: 5:33
Other Recommendations: 13:27
Sign Off: 15:04
THE BOTTLES ON THE TABLE
The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt
Glennfidich 12 Year Single Malt
Edradour 10 Year Highland Single Malt
Aberfeldy 12 Year Single Malt
Talisker 10 Year Single Malt
Auchentoshan 12 Year Single Malt
Springbank 10 Year Campbeltown Single Malt
Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt
Laphroaig 18 Year Islay Single Malt
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Islay Single Malt
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Glenffidich Distillery(RLH)1979, Richard Harvey, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Genre: Education
Date of upload: Feb 16, 2024 ^^
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
Oh boy, Scotch for Beginners. Get ready for fighting in the comment section among the non-beginners! Taking some chances on this one, Anders. Some might say itâs⌠whisky business.
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Honestly, as someone who loves Scotch, there isn't much to add except for maybe some info on the barrels used for aging. Unlike American bourbon that, by law, must be aged in NEW oak barrels, Scotch is often aged in USED barrels that were previously used to age bourbon, or sherry, or port, or rum, etc., and this imparts a ton of flavor to the Scotch.
So, along with "peat-monster" scotches that have their own following, there are also "sherry-bombs" that others tend to enjoy. But the peatiness and sherriness are not necessarily mutually exclusive, i.e. Ardbeg Uigeadail (my personal favorite Scotch)
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Anders is knowledgeable and charismatic. He shows an understanding of art and craftsmanship without being pretentious. My wife and I love your channel, keep it up brother!
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I was gifted a bottle of Laphroaig and hated it. But because I'd been raised in a "people are starving in China" household, I mentally wasn't allowed to throw it away. So, I began sipping it and sipping it and sipping it. By the time I was at the end of the bottle, I loved it and bought another one. And then another after that, and then and Ardbeg, and so on. Coupled with the fact that my godmother gave me a taste of Scotch and Seven Up when I was barely old enough to drink, I've developed into a full-blown whiskey/whisky addict. Scotch, Bourbon, and Irish are my favorites. Since I live in the US, I toured distilleries in Kentucky twice and spent more money than I ever should collecting and drinking different whiskies.
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I've been using Scotch more and more as a flavor enhancer in cocktails. A .25 oz works surprisingly well to bring a smokey element to a tiki drink.
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As a whisky lover from Scotland, I just wanted to say how great a video this is. Fantastic intro to Scottish Whisky and full of really good advice and accurate information (which is sadly not always the case!)
Love your channel, Anders.
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You know what mate! As a Scotsman and a whisky enthusiast, this didnât actually hurt my feelings at all, a really respectful summary of things and pretty much on the money throughout. You should try to get into more Campbelltownâs for sure, the springbanks are great but longrow, Kilkerran, hazburn etc are all utterly superb.
If you ever wanna chat whisky, get some suggestions or need any info, feel free to give me a shout!
Keep up the good work!
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My wife and I both agreed that this was a super helpful video. We finally understand what bottles are talking about when they say "Single Malt". Thanks so much, Anders! We love learning on your channel.
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There is nothing better than the taste of iso-propanol from an ashtray when drinking laphroig wisky
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I knew almost all of this, as I love scotch. But still great to watch and here someone else's perspective. I tend to drink scotch neat, but I would love to see a follow-up episode with some scotch cocktail recommendations that are lesser known.
One I make myself from time to time, a Rob Roy with Glenmorangie 14 year. The port cask finish goes so well with the vermouth to make the cocktail REALLY wine forward, and it's very cool!
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As an avid whisky collector, I'm happy my favorite mixologist did a video on it. For an in depth understanding, I highly recommend First Phil Whisky another must watch channel. Thanks Anders for always providing accessable content.
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Fun, concise, and informative, as always! Much appreciated, Anders! âşď¸
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Great episode!! I'd love to see a beginners guide to Bourbon as well. We tend to drink more Scotch than Bourbon here in Europe so knowledge is generally low.
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Thanks so much for always being so easy and interesting to listen to. As a newish bartender in a craft cocktail lounge, your videos continue to teach and entertain at the same time. Appreciate it so much.
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While I was in the Navy, back in the early 2000's, I was fortunate to visit Scotland on many occasions. On one visit, we took the train from Glasgow to Edinburgh where we explored the Castle, and just outside the castle - the Scotch Whisky museum. For anyone who enjoys whisk(e)y, this is a must do pilgrimage. Cheers.
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My favorite cocktail is the Penicillin, lemon honey ginger and smoke. I don't follow the rules of single malt only recipe always, I personally love JW Black + Laphroaig 10 when I mix a Penicillin.
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Well laid out detailed descriptions on Scotch. I enjoy all the regions of Scotch depending on my mood.
Thanks!
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I love these kind of overview videos you make! The rum and gin ones gave me a lot more understanding of their respective manufacture and am likely going to pick up a few of your recommendations :D
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absolutely one of my wifes and I favorite videos. Perfect amount of information without bogging it down with things that do no help us understand Scotch. We do like Scotch just did not understand enough to make informed decisions and now we feel we can make better decisions on our purchases.
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@AndersErickson
2 months ago
Favorite bottles we should all try?
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