So I was out celebrating one of my best friends recent acceptance into Yale. We were at a hometown bar and I noticed that they had an old, dusty bottle of Lagavulin 16 on the back shelf. As I am still delving deeper into the whisky world and hoping to learn more, I asked the bartender for a pour neat. He proudly brought my glass and with smugness about him said, "Good luck." I took a healthy sniff to familiarize myself with the concoction and was IMMEDIATELY in awe. I then took a sip and just like that, a great night turned LEGENDARY. We proceded to close that bar down and I'll remember that night and that whisky for the rest of my life. Could I get a toast to my friend Laura for getting a full ride acceptance to Yale? Thank you gents!

Thank you, Daniel, for taking this month and handling it with such class and grace, for using it to educate and inspire, and for not using it to seize unnecessary power. You truly are a magnificent bastard.

Daniel Month is what this channel should be 80% of the time.

I lived in Tokyo for three years and had quite a few different Japanese whiskeys. Came home with a bottle of Hibiki 17 that lasted five years. In that time I shared with many of my friends, so they could all experience something very different. Love Japanese whiskey.

"Like being punched in the mouth with a bunch of flowers..." That has left an indelible image in my mind!😂 Thanks, Rex, that really made my day look up.

I was stationed in Japan in the late 60s with the Navy. Drank Suntory whisky all the time. As a side story, I lived in an off base apartment, I could buy Johnny Walker Black for $ 3,95 a fifth. I paid my rent with 3 bottles of JWB.

Daniel month passed so quickly. I can't believe it's over. Bravo, Somm. Keep the knowledge coming.

Thank you so much for Daniel month! My best friend “forced” me to watch this channel months ago and I’m happy everyday when I get to his house and we get to watch a new episode of you guys having fun.

Lets extend Somm-month and have an episode on the history of Islay... for science

Daniel month was so awesome. Thank you Daniel for expanding our knowledge and handling things like absolute somm. That was some truly magnificent work. I loved everything about this month. It has given me such a passion for the heritage and history of whiskey!

Great history behind this Japanese whiskey, thank you for sharing.

I'm very sad to see Daniel Month come to an end. I waited anxiously and watched daily. I enjoy the reviews, but the history and the stories that Daniel shares are what I love. This channel started with Daniel taking us on a journey through whisk(e)y history. So, I like seeing it go back to those roots. I look forward to another series like this. Thank you, Daniel. (sorry Mooch)

This was my favorite month ever. Best thing since Rex month. I learned and retained SO MUCH. It really was a joy and I was able to “drag” a lot of people into it with me that wouldn’t have normally been interested. Yay nerds!

Daniel month was awesome. Easily going to rewatch. Like a nice history lesson all rolled up into a few sessions. Rock on.

Great episode. Totally nerd when it comes to history and mixing history with whiskey is outstanding. Loved the stories. Excellent work guys.

Long live Daniel month. Thank you both for an enjoyable learning experience.

My wife and I did a horizontal tasting of Japanese whiskies in London, UK back in 2008. The Headboy from Suntory whisky division guided us. It was an revelation. Since then my wife and I became advocates for Japanese whiskies. We find Japanese whiskies particularly good in hot tropical weather.

The age of conflict between artist and merchant. I have never related more in my current job. My heart goes out to Mr. Taketsuru.

"With love from Japan" I love Yoichi

A great idea to walk through the history of whisk(e)y! The stories are what make this show so interesting and different then other channels. Keep them coming! Cheers!

Daniel Month has been greatness! The whisk(ey) history has been really enlightening. As a fellow whisk(e)y nerd, I have appreciated every bit of it. In a word, it has been outstanding...uh, I mean GREATNESS!

I'm currently in Japan and while I wouldn't say that sub-par whisky is flooding the market, a large percentage of the market is the budget blends produced by Suntory and Nikka. Any age statement whisky is almost extinct and some of the more recognizable distilleries have changed to NAS on their bottles. That being said, we may be in luck as Japan tends to have a very competitive bourbon market due to Suntory's American Half (Beam). Bourbon has also taken over for use in high ball's so Japanese folk seem to be drinking more international products.

It's been a DAMN fine run Somm! Thank you for the knowledge bombs!

Love you guys. Great new intro btw. You inspired myself to start my own channel with my buddy, Whiskey & Us . Keep up the fantastic work.

You have no clue how much I love Japanese Whisky now. My first one I bought was the Suntory Toki is pretty much very aggressive but when I bought the Hibiki Harmony following the suite of how to properly smell the notes and have an expectation on what you're looking for in a Whisky, the Harmony is by far my favorite. Will be getting the Yamasaki next.

This video is really engaging, entertaining and informative. Looks very genuine reactions as well. Enjoyed it much. thank you.

I've been waiting for this since I started following the channel.

Daniel month has been the best series you guys have ever done.

Really enjoyed somm month, one more round please!

You keep bringing up Jiro Dreams of Sushi, perhaps a sampling of sushi during dry week? Bonus Fact: Jiro is left handed. His son is right handed. Their shops are mirror images of each others.

Daniel month finale and dry week, The two things i wish would never come.

I really enjoy this episode. I just visited Yamazaki distillery 2 weeks ago. I love both Nikka and Suntory whisky. Its awesome to learn that Masataka Taketsuru had a great part in both.

Thank you Daniel, it was a very enjoyable month under your tutelage.

Loved Daniel month! The history was interesting and the reviews actually talked about the whisky. I like the loose style of the "normal" episodes to, but sometimes you just want something more refined 👌😊

God is there a Daniel month playlist to binge .....gonna go look after I finish this one. Love the History Daniel explains probably my favorite part of your videos in all honesty outside of all the goofiness and explaining whiskey in terms I can relate to.

This vid gave me sitting next to a fireplace hearing a good story vibes. Gonna pop open a Hibiki, throw in a couple logs, replay this vid, and enjoy the ambience.

I’ve actually REALLY LOVED Daniel Month!!! I’m nerdy, because I love learning new things. Whiskey history is right up my ally. Sorry Rex. You’re a really cool dude, but I have really enjoyed Daniel month. Thanks Fellas!

Just found your channel. Bingeing it like crazy. Great stuff, guys! I just picked up a bottle of Writers' Tears, and I was sad to see you guys didn't think too highly of it! I'll be sharing that, and some Laph Quarter Cask with the pops in a couple weeks :)

One of my go to whiskeys hands down. Pairs great with most cigars and a real bang for your buck.

Daniel month has been one hell of a ride!

I tuned in every day for Daniel month.

These guys LOVE Japanese whisky and I'm here to tell you, they are correct. Pay close attention to not just the quality of taste but to how you feel when drinking it. That's the secret.

Great review, looking forward to see your review for Nagahama Lightly Peated Single Malt Whisky and Amahagan World Malt Edition No.1

Thanks for a detailed history. It would be nice if the whiskey brand being explained is highlighted in bold so that we know which is the brand.

Ahhh...I got geeked out when you guys knew of Jiro Dreams of Sushi😃🧔🏽

what a glorious month daniel! thanks

It makes a lot of sense that from Hokkaido we have two of the most amazing distilleries and breweries featuring masters of their respective craft. I've been to both Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery and the Sapporo Beer Brewery and its easy to see why they create amazing products from the best ingredients.....

Ive recently found a great love of Japanese whiskey definitely glad i gave it a try.

Thanks Daniel. Love Japanese whiskies. Loved im Tokyo 15 years. My Japanese is weak, but my pronunciation is spot on. If you need help reach out. Kampai! (That’s cheers in Japanese)

I love almost everything about Japan, because it's all awesome and whiskey is not an exception. I can get up to 15 different kinds of Japanese whiskey in my local stores and every time I visit Japan I look for something I haven't tried yet. Which is quite easy actually, they got so much alcohol there in the supermarkets. Never been disappointed.

That was a fascinating story. Love history.

This was amazingly educational and I loved the illegitimacy of it all! We need more illegitimate stuff if this is what we get from it!

Awesome educational and entertaining month! Thanks you guys! :-)

I've tried the Yamazaki, Hakushu (sp?), Hibiki, and Toki. Aside from the Toki being underwhelming, all the others were great. Yazaki is/was (in my opinion) is leaps and bounds better than Glenlevit 18. The Hakushu is like the Laphroig, but with a longer finish. Hibiki is one of the best blended scotchs I've tried.

It’s been a good month. Thanks for the history on all of these! Any idea where one could acquire some of the Japanese Whiskey’s you guys have tested? I’ve been to about 6 shops here in central MI and can’t seem to find anything beyond Nikka Coffee Grain and Toki.

The story about Nikka was a NHK asadora drama TV series called Massan. All 156 episodes at 13 mins each can be seen all online! Its Cool drama... stars an American girl for the first time in Japanese tv history.

Learned so much about Japanese whisky from these magnificent bastards! I just made a video about the stuff and couldn't have done it without watching these guys. Cheers!

Had Suntory in Sasebo Japan...sorely dissatisfied, but the concept of buying the bottle...and having the bartender pour my whiskey from my personal bottle was way cool.

Man, y’all seem like a blast to hang out with!

I'll forever miss Daniel Month. May it reside in our memories for all eternity. A magnificent bastard you shall always be Daniel-son.

Yes. Finally. Good to see the fine Japanese whisky being given the attention it deserves. In the Northern Central US its hard to find it.

Sooo when is next Daniel month? I'm probably going to rewatch this whole month now. Excellent job Somm

Entertaining as always. Good one guys!

Hey gang...loved the whisky history month, although I was extremely interested in what Daniel had teased as a proposed format (dialing in on dominant tasting notes and whiskies that exemplify those..) saw it as a great path to unlocking our palates which I’m ready and willing to be helped with. Please revisit this stream of consciousness and tee it up. Would be immense

Thank you Daniel for the history lessons

Yoichi's single malt salty peaty is probably my favorite whiskey I've ever had.

He wants you to do it with 'more intensity' :D Love Lost in Translation. You guys are awesome

I just had the privilege of getting to do a tour at the Nikka distillery in Yoichi and the Youichi single malt was one of my favorite base bottles, as well as a 10 year cask strength Yoichi. They also had a pure malt series that I loved and I wish I could find a bottle.

This month has been the best form of illegitimacy one could ask for!

Daniel you Magnificent encyclopedia!!!

that is so interesting, a key point of interest well done Daniel

This was.,... REally really good.I apprecaited daniel month. As much as I like shenanigans, I enjoy learning about stuff like this too.

So much knowledge, so much whiskey, I toast to Daniel Month.

You guys have the best stories...

Wish I had the time stone, so Daniel month can b on continuous replay.

There was a flicker of sadness on Rex's face there when Daniel month was declared complete!

That tee makes Rex look healthier. Or is it that he actually took a bath today?

12:05~ It’s _Dai-Nippon-Kajuu_ . It translates to Great Japanese Fruit Juice. _Yoichi_ is also famous for apples, so they also made apple products, such as apple juice and applejack.

Fully agree, not just as a Japanese, but just one of Whiskey lovers,

The more I watch this channel, the more I appreciate your dynamic as a pair. You guys are strong candidates for a "name a more iconic duo" meme. I'll wait.

Hey, I got a massive shipment of Yamasaki whiskey the other day but I also live in Japan

I have a bottle of Yamazaki 12-Year-Old whisky that I bought several years ago and hadn't opened. Now I don't want to drink it because it keeps going up in value.

Hi guys. Love your videos. What are your thoughts about your whisky, in the vault, being in the path of direct sunlight?

A great month comes to an end. I enjoy the history and stories. Daniel quarter?

I've taken a long break from whiskey (went on a wine kick) but slowly coming back into the fold. Yoichi 12, when they made it, was the best 10-12yr single malt I've ever had--and I've had dozens of distilleries. Hakushu 12 was also amazing not even 5 years ago but I've had it twice over the past 2 years and it has seriusly nose-dived in quality. That earthy note Rex might be getting on Yamazaki might be sandalwood.

I love the backstories.

Yoichi single malt. Will be back in stock April 2019.

Learned alot from you guy's. Watched a few hours of your channel in the past few weeks. Newbie here. So far I've tried Woodford reserve, glenlivet 12, macallen 12,18 (a sip) lol Pendleton bourbon. Hello again from Las Vegas 🙋‍♂️

Yamazaki 12 is amazing. So floral.

I love nikka, stationed in Japan for three years. I was definitely a go to.

Great video and very informative. I currently have gotten the Iwei’ brand. Have lots more to learn about it but it doesn’t taste nasty or too strong when it’s by itself like American Whiskey.

Just got my bottle of yamazaki 12 and I’m in damn love

BALANCE MUST BE HAD!!!

thank you for reviewing Japanese whiskey!

Twas a good month. Thank you.

Got myself a bottle of Hibiki Harmony and it's bomb

That Chain is Boss! You guys are Boss! That drink is Boss! 👍🏼💪🏼👌🏼🥃

When I was in Japan a year ago I noticed that their whiskey was about half the price it is in the states

ScarJo's breakout performance was totally either Ghost World or Eight Legged Freaks...at least to me

Thanks for this. I haven't had Yamazaki (or even seen it really) since it became a "thing" few years ago. I remember thinking it was good, but not life changing. I really want to find a bottle again so I can convince myself that it's as amazing as everyone else tells me it's supposed to be.