Shopping List: Irish: Green Spot, Jameson, Redbreast 12 Burbin: Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey 101 Sweet Scotch: Gelnmorangie, Glenfiddich 12, Monkey Shoulder Smokey Scotch: Lagavulin 16, Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10

Me, not noticing the nail heads until they pointed them out and now I can't stop staring at them

Guys, I’m a huge fan, and I have a content suggestion that would also solve a problem for me. I made a horrible mistake by buying a bottle of Octomore just prior to the Covid shutdown. It was glorious. I particularly loved how deep and dark the flavors were. Not so much the smoke or peat, though it’s Octomore, so you can’t ignore that, but the dark dried fruit flavors that the smoke is wrapped around which most attracted me. Here then is the problem. It’s not an inexpensive whiskey and with all the uncertainty created by Covid lockdowns, I’m just not in a position to spend Octomore kind of money at the moment. I’d like to be a bit more prudent. I love Laphroaig of course, and while that may come from the same Islay tree as Octomore, it seems to me to be on a very different branch. So I was wondering if you can offer some suggestions that stay true to the flavors to the degree that it can be done, but wander around the price points. A content suggestion what would very much appeal to me (and I hope to others), is one that starts with ‘if you’ve had and loved this relatively expensive and wonderful whiskey, and would like to go down that road in a more carefully budgeted way, here’s stuff to think about.’ Sort of follow the notes up and down the price points. It’s sort of an anti-snobbery way to look at the space, and no one can do that better than you guys. By the way, I’ve tried most of the Port Charlotte line, and while it was lovely, I didn’t find it even on the same road as Octomore. Maybe Octomore is so unique that it’s on a different road entirely than everything else. Maybe I’m just clueless. Fair enough. But I think this would be an interesting and useful bit of content to get from experts like you guys. PS I’ve been in New York City for 30 years now, and you guys remind me of absolutely everything I miss most about Texas.

The moment you realise you are deep into whiskey game when you tasted 11 out of 12 ( missing green spot ) and have half of the whiskies spoken today currently in your whiskey bar, 😁

Buffalo Trace: sold out of every liquor store in Chicago but you can buy it at the grocery store without fail for $24.99

As someone who has only just entered the world of whiskey, I am really enjoying the videos you guys put out. They are both entertaining and informative. I am excited to try some of these different whiskeys. Cheers!

Laphroaig: ground bandages and iodine in Malt-O-Meal. I love it.

Wold turkey 101! Whew. " I've been drinking bourbon since before I've been paying for it. " 🤣🤣

Can we all just stop and recognize how well Rex nailed that jack Nicholson cadence

Redbreast 12 has become my daily drinker ever since I started watching this channel, you have opened my eyes to so many new whiskeys.

Hey Whisky Tribe! Thank you guys for your videos! I just turned 21, and was looking for a lot of suggestions and you guys have helped a lot! I’m from Kentucky so of course I’m accustomed to Jim and jack, but thank you for doing these reviews. You guys are awesome and keep it up! Love the content.

Buffalo trace has quickly become my favorite thanks to y'all, and here in my area of Oregon it's extremely accessible.

Redbreast 12 was great! It has certain bourbon characteristics about it which makes it the perfect bottle to share with the one friend who strictly drinks bourbon!

The San Francisco vs New York reference might be the funniest thing I have heard yet from you two to date.....fawking Love It !!

I know a guy that always has two bottles of money shoulder on hand. One is opened for sharing with guests, the other is sealed to send home with them if they like it.

I love Daniel's reaction to "The Creamy Vault" before he even watches it. 🤣 Always great videos!

Rye gets little love. I feel like people need some reference points. A little help in the right direction. Maybe some small whiskey KZfaq channel can do a top 10 ryes for beginners, or essential ryes chosen by the tribe. I wasn't a big fan when I first tried them. And now I'm currently sippin on Rittenhouse rye. Just a dram for thought. Cheers. 🥃

“I too think it is good for drinking Daniel.” 😆🤣😆

The ad 😂😂 also very accurate representation of what’s easily accessible by me (northern Illinois). Have all of these in my bar and they are all loved.

Great episode guys. Loved it all. Only issue is that Ardbeg 10 should have been number 1 in smokey instead of Emma's choice!! Do like the Laphroaig though.

Not enough creamy vault content.

Every appearance of buffalo trace is a grim reminder that I live in an ABC State.

Hi guys, I just started getting into whiskey (switching from beer/wine to cut calories due to diet). I used this video as sort of a starting off point, and after trying most of the suggestions on this list, I have fallen in love. Thank you very much for introducing me to the wonderful world of whiskey.

IVE NEVER NOTICE THE NAILS TILL NOW! Now I can't unsee it

Finally, for the first time I actually have every whisk(e)y on a Tribe list!

Unlike Arbeg cultists, Laphroaig legions work from the shadows.

Thank you for this. I know creating content requires exploring lots of different things, but I swear most of the drink mixing and tasting channels are just trying to show off how extra they are with drinks you've never heard of with ingredients you'll never be able to buy. It's rather annoying, and I must say your channel is a breath of fresh air in comparison.

Green Spot accessible?.... Cries in Canadian, where it's not common in bars and is nearly $100 when you can find it in stores 😢

Saturday, September 5th, the day that the Marketing department at NordVPN discovers that Rex should not be permitted total creative control on their ads.

For the $30 monkey shoulder costs me, I will always have two bottles on hand

Glad to see Glenmorangie get a little love. The Quinta Ruban is by far my favorite of any reasonably priced Scotch.

@9:12 Glenfiddich. Glenmorangie and Glenlivet..... Reminds me of the song from Crash Test Dummies "When I go our with artists" - lyrics: "What if the artists ran the TV? All the ads would be for fine scotch whiskey: Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, the whole single malt family" Love what you guys do especially when it crosses over with a song from the early 90s that I like!!!!

Dude, I didn't even *notice* the screw until Rex decided to point it out. And only because he said don't let it bother you is it now bothering me.

I have a sore spot in my heart for Lagavulin. I got sick after sipping it. Of course, I was in France and the Hotel bartender let me have free tastings of about 15 Scotches and Lagavulin was the last.

From each category I feel like I'm most likely to find Glenfiddich 12, Jameson, Wild Turkey 101, and Lagavulin 16 at a bar. It's weird how bars, if they carry a smokey scotch, generally carry Lagavulin, however, Laphroaig 10 is a close second.

My favourite two whiskeys made there list. Greenspot and 12 yr Redbreast.

When I bought my Ardbeg10 1st bottle campset with mugs there was a little hand wrote note with a picture of a bottle of Laphroaig that said call me.

I understand why rye wouldn't make this list -- you don't see it that often in bars. But it is a shame. A good rye can be just as much of a wild experience as an Islay scotch.

Great list. WT 101 is about the best value in bourbon. I can get it local for $19 and every time I have a glass I'm amazed how good it is. At most bars anywhere in the world even with a crappy selection, you can almost always find Jameson and JD Black - take the Jameson every time.

Thanks to all of the watching the Tribe, I had all but one of these. Red Breast has been out of stock lately, hope to try it soon.

I know Rye didn’t make a strong showing but I will stand by Bulleit Rye as a very accessible and good quality whiskey

Secret trick for availability: move to Kentucky. It’s lovely here!

Love the channel guys. Im kindof addicted. Id love to see an episode where you guys both just give your top 5 whiskeys youve ever had

It’s pretty cute that Daniel figured out what a VPN is. It’s like watching your grandfather figure out what a “Tweet” is 😂

Buffalo Trace readily available here in Wisconsin. It is my go-to whiskey.

I mainly clicked for Daniel in the Liberace Cape. Stayed for the whiskey

Laphroaig is my favorite scotch distillery...the flavors from the 10 to the 25 and everything in between are GREAT IMO.

Purchased a Redbreast 12 Yrs lst week and it certainly does not dissapoint. It's like a combination of advantages of Speyside scotch and lighter Japanese Whiskeys.

Ok, so first up... Creamy Vault needs to be a thing. Secondly, we need more Ooooogdaahl. That is all.

Laphroiag definitely beats Ardbeg, i like the oily brine

Yeah, availability definitely varies greatly by region. It's usually a matter of months between times my two local VABC stores have Buffalo Trace in stock. It's usually out of stock within a couple of days of arriving and limited to one bottle per customer per day. It's always available somewhere in Virginia, but when the closest VABC store that has it is 120 miles away, it's easier to just order it from California. My favorite Irish is Teeling Single Malt. VABC just discontinued it so now I have to order it from out-of-state.

bought a Glenfiddich 12 a few years ago as one of my starter bottles. The floral taste is nice, but I'm not big on the thinly bodied earthy flavor. Thanks for the brief comparison to Glenlivet and Glenmorangie, added to my shopping list!

The ad.... dear lord, the ad.... Also, I have never seen Buffalo Trace in the wild.

My favourite whisk(e)y is the one I can find and afford.

Glenfiddich 12 (the first scotch I ever tried) is the definition of accessible-in price and availability as well as an being an great introductory scotch. Grocery stores sell Glenfiddich 12 and I've spent more filling up my car's gas tank than a that first bottle of scotch.

Never noticed those shiny things until now. Now can never unsee them...

I love Buffalo Trace and have a really hard time finding it in Ms.

I’m not a big smoky scotch person, but it brings me joy to know that members of the league of Laphroaig outnumbers the cult of Arbeg.

The one's on the south side of Chicago: Redbreast 12 - been looking for 2.5 months to find, still can't. $70-80 Wild Turkey 101 - regularly on the shelves. ~$40 Monkey Shoulder - regularly available. $35-45 Laphroaig 10 - hit or miss depending on the store. Some have it regularly, some have it once in a while. $40-50

Thanks for including multiple categories

Ardbeg is the most intriguing whiskey I’ve tried. Some days it’s great! Other days it’s just too much.

for me, Ardbeg reminds me of the smell of your clothes after spending a few hours around a campfire

The creamy vault had me rolling!🤣 keep up the great shenanigans Rex.

Ardbeg 10 vs Laphroaig 10 is a battle for the ages and I'd be happy to get caught in the crossfire

Didn't realize Jackson Galaxy the cat guy was so into whiskey

Buffalo trace is widely available in nebraska. Every grocery or liquor store has at least one variety on the shelf whenever i have looked for it.

Wow! I can actually get ALL of these! Great episode men!

The last time I went to s liquor store I saw Ardbeg 10 for $50 and Laphroaig 10 for $61. I was surprised to see such a huge jump in price for Laphroaig.

You glorious, weird bastards. I tried skipping the ad and wound up in the middle of the hand cream vault bit and said "OK I clearly missed something." and needed context and had to go back to the start of the ad.

Buffalo Trace here in Oregon is easily found and runs at $25 a bottle.

Green Spot is great, but Yellow Spot is a 12 year that is also very good. They’re both on the expensive side with $65 for Green and $120 for Yellow. Love me some Irish whiskey.

After trying the Laphroaig QC and 10 side by side, I can't drink the 10 again. The QC has this beautiful oily texture that I can't feel in the 10, plus, it isn't that much more expensive!

Every time I try Wild Turkey 101, I end up ready to fight. -dirty bird.

Living and growing up in Kentucky, whiskey is like apart of "manhood" around here and can find it on every corner. Bourbon is not only easy to find when it comes to just about any type considering 80 percent is made here, it is also a way of life.

Love the videos guys! You should do a top scotch whisky by region video. Top Islays, top highlands and so on

Really need to find a bottle of that Nord VPN, is that one available in the US?

I like Monkey Shoulder with a touch of Ardberg. Kicks up that smokey flavor....

I've never tasted a drop of whisk(e)y in my life, but I can't get enough of this channel. It's so good.

Watching these lists and looking forward to trying stuff..I can hear the timer on my liver about to detonate

Green Spot is very loved & easy to find at bars/restaurants/liquor stores here in Cincinnati, Ohio... BUT Buffalo Trace is IMPOSSIBLE to find without going to Kentucky.

Love the creamy vault Scottish presenter.....you're lucky us Scots have a sense of humour or one could have taken offense to such shenanigans!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Angel's Envy Rye is a great whiskey that anyone can enjoy especially if you like maple syrup and marshmallowey notes and Caribbean rum aftertaste. Ryes are seriously underrated as well as straight/single malts. Woodford Reserve's straight malt is a great whiskey full of body and richness with a subtle sweetness on the front.

just tried monkey shoulder and redbreast 12 red breast is really spendy here but I gotta say, it's bang-on for on the rocks or with water for me. monkey shoulder is cheaper and, if I had a better tolerance, it'd be my pick for neat whisky. I was super shocked to find 2 whiskeys I liked. I don't hate whisky but I generally shy away from high ABV drinks. this stuff really surprised me that I would have it with water or on the rocks. definitely a change from tullamore dew, johnnie walker red, and jameson. which out of those three only tullamore dew with coca-cola was my go-to. very good stuff!

Let's be honest BT is a super simple less than average pour... Can't believe it made the list.

I love Ardbeg. Its safely in my top 5. But for an accessible smoky scotch I would grab Talisker 10. I also hope, that Ledaig 10 will get more attention. Its nearly as smoky as Ardbeg. Yet its sweeter and much more pleasant for everyday drinking. Btw Kilkerran 12 is also an amazing mildly smoky scotch. But I dont know, how much is that one available in the US.

Laphroaig Quarter Cask is one of my all-time favourite whiskys.

I'd go a step above wild turkey, and recommend Russel's reserve 10 year. Aliso readily available in my area at least and under 30.

I’m in the league of Laphroaig

It's nice to see Frodo still wearing his elven cloak even after all this time...

The Glenfiddich 12, 15 and 18 were my entry into the whisky world!

This video kept a grin on my face... nice pace and humor guys.

The Spirit Monk[e]y is not often early, but today is the day.

Man I love the idea of the Smoky Monkey. I don't know if they just don't make it or if it is not accessible in FL. Can you guys do an Accessible Man's Smokey Monkey? Blend a couple whiskeys and maybe side by side compare if you guys still have that bottle🧐

Being a whiskey fan in the US mustbe expensive as hell if I listen to you guys. Except for the craft stuff, I can get pretty much everything you guys review home delivered on the next day for about 60% of the price. Lagavulin 16 is 60€ , Ardbeg range is about 35€ for the 10 to 65€ for the Corry.

The glenmorangie discovery pack is a good "bang for your buck" introduction pack. Or if you want some variation on the cheap. So no surprise that glenmorangie made the list.

Ahh #bulbdeep A truly lawless time in the tribe 😂

Hahaha, you can tell that was the first take calling him Ming the Merciless. Modern action films ain't got shit on the 80s

Out of all the Nord VPN ads I've seen, that was certainly one of them.

Just found you guys and appreciate all you do!

I've been drinking whisky for many years now and have quite the selection of bottles, BUT... I cannot, for the life of me, drink Jameson. I cannot.