The 8 "Best" HIGH PROOF Scotch (according to whisky lovers)

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@WhiskeyTribe 2 жыл бұрын

I woke up thinking about that aberlour a'bunadh. Whats you're go-to high proof pour right now? AND, thanks again to Bright Cellars for sponsoring the video and for the limited time offer. You can click here www.brightcellars.com/whiskeytribe to get 50% off your first 6 bottle box. I only drank red for years, but now this has been a convenient and fun exploration of white wine.

@bannorbert7342 2 жыл бұрын

Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso. I think it's as exciting as the Aberlour.

@reikoshea 2 жыл бұрын

I know it was in your list, but Laphroaig is something else. It's definitely my high proof choice from Scotland. Aberlour is a FAR distant second for me, personally. Makers Cask Strength though is DANGEROUS. It's $40/bottle, so not THAT expensive, the flavors are great and, in my neighborhood, there's 4 stores that carry it within 5 miles. Old Forester 1920 would be my choice if I lived in an area where I could find it regularly. It's about a 80 mile drive to get a bottle.

@rrayjay5171 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy Aberlour was on the list! Saved the best for last.

@CookinWithSquirrl 2 жыл бұрын

Bright cellars is pretty awesome. I found one of my all time favorite reds through them.

@jaime_hi-meh_not_jay-mee7095 2 жыл бұрын

If you can still find it and you like fruity notes, try the Arran 12 Cask Strength.

@kyle_ramey 2 жыл бұрын

Rex is using one of the Glencairn glasses with my Barrel Strength Gentleman logo on it that I gifted to them when I made my first pilgrimage to the distillery a few years back! 👍🥃 That was an awesome “what the” moment when my wife and I noticed it together!

@Piface2099 2 жыл бұрын

cool story bro

@Lacotemale 2 жыл бұрын

So darn cool.

@bradboose 2 жыл бұрын

I added the Aberlour A'Bunadh to the poll, and when I saw it was winning, I felt the urge to delete the option and cause chaos. Maybe next time.

@marks2091 2 жыл бұрын

Laphroaig cask strength is heaven. Liquid caramel standing in a house fire.

@WhiskyCanuck 2 жыл бұрын

For a relatively affordable cask strength scotch (though the Aberlour is pretty well priced), I'd throw in Glenfarclas 105 for consideration.

@cammygillies6535 2 жыл бұрын

The Aberlour will definitely last you a while! But I agree with the 105. Was expecting it

@cammacisaac9966 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I came across these guys but I'm so glad I did. I'm a Whiskey lover and I'm learning alot from this and it's entertaining as hell lol. Thanks guys Cheers from Canada

@Slaughter0tter 2 жыл бұрын

I've been amassing SMWSA bottles so everything is cask strength. The single cask at cask strength is such a unique experience each time, I really love it.

@harambae117 Жыл бұрын

Yea, my only gripe with them would be price, in my country at least.

@patrickraines720 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta thank you guys! Been watching for a while off and on and love the content. Never could really get into whiskey but with yalls suggestions and descriptions for nosing and tasting I have really come around to enjoy the whiskey life. (Now just gotta get proper glasses, don't think the coffee mugs are gonna cut it much longer haha)

@PatrickTorsell 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength (batch 13, Jan 21) two days ago. Still a few bottles available locally to me. One of our local liquor stores (in a very small town) kindly keeps it in stock for me and my father. Don't think anyone else 'round these parts buys it. But we work through his case over the course of a year!

@justinafuchs2619 3 ай бұрын

I’m not the biggest Laphroaig fan, but I do like the cask strength. The Springbank 12CS is a banger of a whisky, it’s one of the best Scotch I ever had, regardless of the age. But good luck finding it at a realistic price .. I hate that my all time favourite Single Malt has become practically unaffordable to me. Ardbeg Corryvrecken and Uigeadail are two of my favourites. Highland Park could be so much more .. and Aberlour A’Bunadh is a really good, affordable Cask Strength whisky.

@mrjockey87 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode! Got the A’bunadh on the shelf! Its my go to atm. It has ALL the flavour, fantastic nose too!

@tommccafferty5591 2 жыл бұрын

I think Emma ran off with that Laphroaig cask strength.

@wking8 2 жыл бұрын

The Viking funeral was glorious.

@patrickhudson9236 2 жыл бұрын

My go to high proof (non scotch) is Wild Turkey Rare Breed!! Love It!! Loved the episode!! The Viking send off was epic-ish!!🤣🤣🤣

@SleepyPaul 2 жыл бұрын

Same, the rare breed rye is also awesome

@Gazelle8 2 жыл бұрын

love this episode, been leaning more and more into the irish and scotch than american's lately. The Laphroffee is great, none of the usual coffee acidity on it.

@robertjmckenna 2 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. I have and enjoy all bottles from video. Wonderful list!

@TheDriveDemo 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice on #1. Aberlour A'bunadh, still my all time favorite scotch.

@smokeandoak 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic show gentleman. I’m a big fan of “opening up” Islay scotch, and have a small crystal decanter just for that purpose. Nothing better than the taste of caramel in a dumpster fire.

@NWsmallbatchBrewing 2 жыл бұрын

Love when y'all do top 10 comparisons.

@quantum_entangled_tardigrade 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a bag of Laphroffee during the Live Chat a couple weeks ago. Been pulling espresso shots of it, and it's effing delicious! So glad that it the beans were not over-roasted (light-to-barely-medium, or "cinnamon-to-city roast" if you're boujie ;). Cheers!

@BaneOfXistence4 2 жыл бұрын

It's so cool to see them do the Octomore 10.4. Its the only one I've managed to get my hands on. That is a crazy Scotch. Once you get halfway through your pour it starts to smell like a barnyard. Like hay and wet wood and a bit of funk. It's the wildest thing.

@stillshed 2 жыл бұрын

My first real scotch experience was Tobermory Ledaig 18 and was very recently told to try Aberlour a'bunadh; couldn’t agree with your descriptions more!

@rossfudd256 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing a multi whisky Friday on Saturday.

@rickbolt1308 Жыл бұрын

The Ardbeg Corryvreckan is superb, one of my favourite Islay single malts!!🙂🥃

@marks2091 2 жыл бұрын

I love the enjoyment you both radiate from that experience

@mbohlsen 2 жыл бұрын

Just sampling some Old Pulteney, The Maritime Malt Vintage 2010. 59% alc./vol. Awesome stuff, one of my new favourites.

@jasonrhome710 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I'm honestly happy to hear more people bring up the band-aid notes

@PhatTrumpet2 2 жыл бұрын

Laphroaig 10 cask strength gone missing? Someone should probably check in with Emma.

@trexfighterpilot 2 жыл бұрын

Found a bottle of Arbeg Uigeadail a couple of months ago where I live. Best $95 dollars I've spent on Scotch. Drinks way smoother than 55%. Kinda sneaks up on you. Stands up to ice and the pallet is amazing.

@ghislainleblanc6454 2 жыл бұрын

Since i start my journey in the world of whisky's you have been like two good friends that i never meet soooo funny!!

@BlackBourbonFamily 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Never had a high proof scotch. Some good things to find... Cheers!

@tomtrieschmann6048 2 жыл бұрын

Happy I can say I have four of the eight Scotches tasted here. Great stuff!

@Zephon9 2 жыл бұрын

I like to think that Emma took that spare Laphroaig 10 Cask-Strength.

@charlagarth926 Жыл бұрын

Aberlour A’bunadh is my all time favorite…along with Auchentoshen Three Wood. 👍

@moopert86 2 жыл бұрын

Best whiskey I ever had was thge Glendronach cask strength I managed to get a bottle of. Was magnificent.

@chrismarshall4486 2 жыл бұрын

I live just south of Louisville. Awesome. Hope you had a great time. Great video. Can’t wait to try your coffee

@Tantrum777 2 жыл бұрын

I was surpised you missed Kilkerran 8 CS and Glenallachie 10 CS both really good! Cheers Tribe!

@KWsandman 2 жыл бұрын

Kilkerran is my #1

@Tantrum777 2 жыл бұрын

@@KWsandman Yeah, if you can find it. It is a damn fine choice.

@RyanAndyBob9797 2 жыл бұрын

Would have loved to of known you were in Louisville Daniel. The chance to just say hi and thank you for opening up my whiskey experience would have been a highlight of my year for sure.

@tommygun83 2 жыл бұрын

In regards to 'opening up' a whisky using water, I have a technique I've been playing with that COMPLETELY changes the tasting experience - I've been experimenting with 'liquering'' my whisky by using a few drops of simple syrup instead of plain water. Try a taste test side by side with a straight dram and a flowered dram... The results are incredible. I'd love to know your thoughts, I really think I'm onto a whole new whisky tasting concept.

@johan790 2 жыл бұрын

Tried my first cask strength the other day, highland park. The feeling of mouthing a cloud of flavour was wonderful, in many ways smoother than proofed whiskey.

@longdongmc.johnson Жыл бұрын

hp was my first cask strength too. made me fall in love with it straight away. i havent bought a scotch under 50% abv since.

@DaPenguin 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see Corryvreckan on this list. I love it.

@SlaserX 2 жыл бұрын

I am SOO glad I woke up early and watched this, I have Laphroffee on its way here! I didn't miss it this time!

@KNURKonesur 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason I approached this video wanting to be offended by some of the choices... But all of those are spot on! I would arrange them in a different order, but all of them are absolutely stellar whiskies!

@thejonathandoan 2 жыл бұрын

14:53 There's my Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength! My favorite whiskey of all, so far.

@hunamsafee2 10 ай бұрын

First list that I have had almost all the whiskys on. The highland park cask str also my favorite whisky of all time.

@prestonopp 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode! And way to hold your composure there Briana… I would have cracked under that kind of pressure. 😂

@Ausdoerrt 2 жыл бұрын

If you also consider off-brand bottler releases, I'd say Ileach CS is a near perfect CS whisky for the money. A'bunadh is great though, as is Lag12

@edstar7894 2 жыл бұрын

I got my hands on loch fyne, 217 bottle limited release cask strength last year. It was the best whisky I have ever tasted. At 63% the the perfect smoke would linger on back of your throat for hours. 2nd bottle was intended as present for father in law, who lives in trune opposite Islay. I kept the second bottle and gave him a laphroig instead. It did not occur to me until later, that an Englishman giving a west coast Scotsman a laphroig is like buying a supermarket wine for a Frenchman.

@edstar7894 2 жыл бұрын

The laphroig was 40%….I don’t know why they do that in uk.

@TheOriginalRaster 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks!

@jaredgunderson6530 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who grew up in the San Luis Obispo area, it’s nice to hear someone pronounce Paso Robles correctly!

@McIntyresMalts 2 жыл бұрын

Great list boys!!

@puddingwar5110 2 жыл бұрын

I was glad my favorite made the list Coreyvrekan, If you do another viking fire you should use your own whiskey's four shots instead of lighter fluid to light the fire.

@dksculpture 2 жыл бұрын

Basically, all my favorites, plus a few. 👍

@MarFor0 2 жыл бұрын

Note that Springbank 12 CS uses different casks from batch to batch and while your bottle is 100% sherry (?) I have one from last year that is 100% bourbon, it can also be anywhere in between. A little beware for you who are biased towards one or the other :-)

@petermacdonald4214 2 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love to see an Octomore 12.2 review :)

@shaesnell3938 2 жыл бұрын

Daniel's first sip and body says "Haaaayyyyyyy". And the Yeti scene was gold

@GAS180. 2 жыл бұрын

Would have been nice to have done 2 vids. One for peated and one for unpeated. As this was pretty much a peated list. Love the aberlour. I have batch 70.

@lilinguhongo2621 2 жыл бұрын

there's an Caol Ila cask strength release... shoud have been in there... for the a'bunadh, I preferred the earlier batches, had a couple and remember them somewhat more rounded with less bite

@Livi_Noelle Жыл бұрын

Only someone from the Bay Area would consider Paso Robles a small town. You guys are awesome.

@JT-fl6kr 2 жыл бұрын

Well dang. Now I will have to try the Uigeadail. I love bourbon but have become a fan of the smoky scotches. Fun video guys. Keep 'em coming!

@samcutler453 2 жыл бұрын

I got it a few weeks ago and it’s my favorite Ardbeg for sure

@michaelb1761 2 жыл бұрын

I like Islay Scotches (Laphroaig 10 is my go to because of the price), and Uigeadail is my favorite peaty Islay. It is a big step up from their classic 10.

@JT-fl6kr 2 жыл бұрын

I also have the Corryvreckan and Laphroaig Triple Wood. Both are really good as well. Thanks for the input. Will be giving them a try.

@1981stonemonkey 2 жыл бұрын

13:50 Ochdamph-mòr: The Force Is Strong With This One!

@SatanDynastyKiller Жыл бұрын

I have a bottle each of batch 45-62 of Aberlour A’Bunadh, unopened!

@marks2091 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh. I love this topic!

@juanvalle1998 Жыл бұрын

Their hand gestures say so much. In fact, I first watched the video completely silent. Had never tried that before, but it was very interesting. If I remember correctly, in some of the first episodes, Rex had his hands in his pockets for some portion of the videos.

@alirezapajouhandeh9793 2 жыл бұрын

I freaking loved that ending!

@davidelourenco2537 2 жыл бұрын

Finally an episode for meeeee!!!

@JT-fl6kr 2 жыл бұрын

By the way, was sipping on some Eleanor Rigbean coffee while watching the video. Really good.

@mattsmith3049 2 жыл бұрын

Can't get most of this list in Australia but it's good to see what I should keep an eye out for!

@toddavis8151 2 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain

@markbeiser 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I actually have half of that list, sort of. I've got release 2 of the Highland Park, and different Octomores(11.2, 12.3, and 10 5th release) Waiting until my birthday to open the 1 of 3500 bottles of Octomore 10 5th release I got.

@dreamingwolf8382 2 жыл бұрын

The Octomore is quite StongK

@robbm06 Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe I missed this episode, the octomore part kills me 😂 “barely legal” “virgin” and “nut finish” definitely flagged and hid this episode from me lol

@person_suit3064 2 жыл бұрын

Uigeadail is my favorite ardbeg too. I honestly wasn't all that stoked on ardbeg until I tried that one.

@mechanicalhippo493 2 жыл бұрын

It's fantastic , how you feel about Corry? I might prefer it but they are very different.

@calibre97 2 жыл бұрын

Biiiiiig time on the Uigeadail. Especially with exactly 4 drops of water. Wow does that just open up and turn smoothly drinkable. I found one night that I was on my 4th dram - decent pouring too - real quick.

@puddingwar5110 2 жыл бұрын

I was glad my favorite made the list Coreyvrekan,

@maxdarrow939 2 жыл бұрын

The Oogie v Corry fight needs to end… they are very different whiskies.

@calibre97 2 жыл бұрын

@@maxdarrow939 What a minute. That's exactly what a Corry sympathizer would say! You're not one of us, you're one of THEM!!

@mistercornulio228 2 жыл бұрын

So my whisky coin for my glencairn glass came finely ithe Netherlands. Sadly it cost 40 € to come here. But it's a beautifull coin. Thanks magnificent bastards. And cheers

@twisteddesigns1200 2 жыл бұрын

You recreated Daniel’s hobbit hole for people to sit in! Awesome!!!

@edgewalker7459 Жыл бұрын

Not a huge fan of the peaty whisky’s but I loved CS Ledaig virgin oak ,, non peat it’s got to be bunna 12 Cs and Arran quarter cask

@averagescruffy258 2 жыл бұрын

No way you used to live near Paso?? I've lived in the area for 15 years. Moving out of state soon, but that's really cool

@idontrembe1 11 ай бұрын

Good job guys! You managed to put the words " the youngest....barely legal...and virgin" in the same video about alchohol.

@MrWhangdoodles Жыл бұрын

I just looked it up and the Aberlour A Bunadh is cheaper than Lagavulin 16 where I live. I guess I need to get meself a bottle.

@RiskyEndeavor 2 жыл бұрын

I googled barely legal, young wood, nut finish... this is what Google recommended. Goodbye sock, farewell paper towels, I've found a new way to enjoy my Saturday evenings. Thank you fellas!

@edwinschroeten1308 2 жыл бұрын

Noting better then the aberlour a’bunadh iff you need sherry and so much of a Ardbeg fan Corry and oogie my favorite islay whisky’s So you reviewed all my favorite whisky’s in 1 one videos stocked them for the next 3 years for me 🤣🥃

@richardaforsyth 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man. This video is great.

@joshhorn774 2 жыл бұрын

Love the vid

@alvinmousseau1100 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@Johnny__Silver 2 жыл бұрын

This reminded me to restock Uigeadail.

@bantau88 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Ardbegs

@dolex161 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love Abelour 12, whiskey that got me into the hobby. Monkey shoulder peeking my interest, but this one solidifying it. Tremendously beautiful, and attainable.. for now! Stay thirsty, all you magnificent bastards!

@trinityzaku 2 жыл бұрын

Dan behind the computer reminded my of Benny.

@TheStraycat74 2 жыл бұрын

1:10 love me some Lagavulin 16. have never seen any of the other offerings by them. 6:45 I did the three pack, wee beastie, ten, and An Oa. still have not seen the Cory.... whatever that's spelled, Ardbeg yet. rest of the list... nope, don't got. never seen. I need better liquor stores in my area...

@glfrjack 2 жыл бұрын

Damn... Rex changed his nickname from "The Mooch" to "Dump Glass"?

@camtabor4344 2 жыл бұрын

I tried Ardbeg 10 and did not care much for BUT I got a taste of the uigeadail… then had to go buy my own bottle lol

@Tsudoshi09 2 жыл бұрын

I will one day make the 2 hour pilgrimage to the distillery 🤘

@mattpowell8861 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried Welsh whisky? Would be interested to know your opinions. Penderyn is the main brand atm, new distilleries are popping up fast though

@DarkCid7777 2 жыл бұрын

I think I have an idea where the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength bottles went. Emma took them with her :p

@MenChooseSlavesObey 2 жыл бұрын

I would think "Blooming" would be the proper term for what adding water to whiskey is called.

@zackfrm330 Жыл бұрын

YOU KIDDIN ME WIT THAT CHODE? YOU KIDDIN ME?? lmaooooo🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@JapanScott1 2 жыл бұрын

Budget bourbon redoux: You MUST include OGD, OGD BiB or OGD114!

@MrAwesomeGuitarMan Жыл бұрын

7:40, so how is that differentiated from a flavoured whisky? lets say you take a barrel, rinse it with vanilla concentrate, and put the whisky in after. would it be vanilla-seasoned? or flavoured whisky?

@dillyjoeroasting2306 Жыл бұрын

Put some unroasted green coffee in whiskey barrels, then roast it. Might be something to that. Otherwise it's not good to be ageing coffee after it's roasted. It only takes 2 weeks before the flavors are halfway gone.