The Whisky Vault helped me get into whisk(e)y.

Always remember, every whisk(e)y expert is only an expert on their opinion. No one can know more than you do about what you like or don't like.

My advice: Find the best whiskey bar around you and become friends with the bartender there. If they have a decent selection you can get a real education by trying different styles on their menu, and if the bartender is knowledgeable you'll get a history and flavor profile right from their lips too.

I've been so lucky to live only an hour away from Irene's store. Visiting her store is a wonderful experience and I hope to have meet ups there JUST so people can taste and buy all the whiskey they could want at her location.

Just try random ones every now and then until you find something you like. Once you find something you like then branch out to similar whiskeys in that category and try to differentiate between what you know you like and what you're willing to try.

So.... how many takes did that first shot need banging the cork out of the Redbreast without breaking flow?

Emma just unknowingly completed the 17th step of Whiskey Assassin training by balancing that Glencairn

1 get a bottle, anything will do at first, even the very poorly made ones will become useful references for appreciating the good stuff 2 get a nosing glass or a Glencairn 3 gently coat the walls of the glass, don't shake or swirl aggressively 4 spend a lot of time with it, nose it and learn to enjoy searching for the flavours and aromas, 1 personal experience is worth 100 videos watched 5 keep at it whilst remaining friendly to your budget and you will in time have amazing experiences 6 keeping it social and sharing the tastings with friends is priceless

That quick drone shot view of the explosion took me by such surprise that I laughed for a good 5 straight minutes.

First bottle of whiskey I bought was $25 four roses and a guy told me it was garbage and needed to spend $200 on a bottle of (don’t remember name) it made me hesitate on buying but I told myself who cares what he thinks, there’s always someone to tell you you are wrong, just ignore them and explore what you can afford

FYI. The Four Roses small batch you have there is about $50 a bottle. That’s the select, not the standard small batch

3-4 years ago i started my decent into whisky. I spiraled into buying 200 plus whiskies thanks to these 2 gentleman. At the time i was single and on the weekend id pick up a bottle and watch all the reviews i could find for it. Thats how i ran into the tribe. Rex was barely getting on board then. The vibe here in the tribe though i almost fet like i was in the room sipping with these 2. Glenmorangie, glenlivet, buffalo trace and eagle rare where the start!

I got into it at a tasting, I had watched this channel and wasn't sure what I liked. Went to a local liquor store and asked to sample various things. That's when I discovered I liked Rye whiskey.

Not a beginner thanks to you guys and years of d̶r̶i̶n̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶ ̶t̶o̶n̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶w̶h̶i̶s̶k̶e̶y̶ ̶ ... "experience", but gonna watch and give this a "like" anyway

The videos yall did with Modern Rogue helped me get over myself and finally take the plunge. I only have a couple bottles at a time, but watching those gave me the vocabulary to figure out what I like and what I want to try.

Thank you to the whiskey tribe for helping me get into whiskey in the last year. I just want to give some feedback on what I have learned watching your videos and exploring whiskey. I also want to point out I have never liked whiskey until now. #1 drink your whiskey how you like it. I prefer mine on the rocks and I know some whiskey snobs might cringe at the thought of that but the most important thing is that you enjoy the whiskey your drinking. #2 find what type of whiskey you like and explore that category before venturing out because you will learn to appreciate it more. For example I started off liking Irish whiskey the most. So I explored all the different types of Irish whiskeys! Also Thanks for recommending redbreast 12 year old Irish whiskey, it is my favourite so far. #3 keep a whiskey journal with all the whiskeys you try and make notes on what you like or don’t like about each whiskey. This will help you figure out what you like! Thanks folks and keep on doing what your doing, I love your channel!

The content from both these channels is what made me enjoy and taste whiskey better!! Its fun grabbing a bottle and watching a video that talks about that exact whiskey, plus it helps me discover new flavors I'm not aware of yet!

I started getting into whisk(e)y a little under half a year ago, and the Tribe has been a great resource for getting me into the hobby. To expand my horizons, I try to never buy the same bottle twice. At least for now.

Rex, running on treadmill and drinking is quality. As far as trying new stuff, the distillery scene here in NJ has been growing steadily. They often offer a flight of their products and knowledge from the source is always the best.

Just started my whiskey journey with Elijah Craig, Blantons, Eagle Rare, and Buffalo Trace. So far I'm enjoying it and thankful to the Whiskey Vault for the introduction

I don’t even drink, yet I find your content so entertaining and informative. You have a wondrous sense of humor. This channel is so down to earth. I love it. Keep up the good work.

In my early 20s I was a massive scotch nerd. I always drank out of a Glencairn glass, drank slowly, and rarely overindulged. Then around 23 I went through some really serious stuff; along with that, I started switching from scotches that were tasty and complex to whiskeys that were cheap, easy, and "got the job done". Watching y'all's section on health made me realize that being a whiskey nerd actually makes my relationship with alcohol *healthier*.

As a barman in a whiskey bar, Roe & Co Irish is my go to introduction for people brand new to whiskey. I’ll then move them into scotch via Glenmorangie or Balvenie. Woodford is my go to introduction to bourbon. I’ll always pour in a glencairn and a separate glass with large ice cube so they can get a feel for what works for them and the difference the ice makes.

I’m still fairly new to whiskey but one thing I would suggest is buying miniature bottles to be able to try more brands. I was able to get 20 bottles for $50.

It says “ How to get into whiskey “. 1st , get a barrel that you can fit in and a pair of swim trunks.

Gentlemen. Thank you! This is a great video. I'm about two years into my whiskey journey. I've been fortunate to be steeped in beer culture, and that has helped me in my whiskey journey. But to have Sherpas like you guys, makes the journey so much more fun and rewarding. Thank you!

Larceny is a good introduction bourbon. Reasonably priced with interesting aroma and flavor. I was a bit spoiled as the first single malt I ever had was at a golf outing with a bunch of guys and one brought a bottle of Lagavulin 16. This was probably 2002 or 2003. He poured an ounce into a Red Solo Cup (pause for song in head), I smelled it and I was hooked. After the first sip my first words, Oh my God, that must be what they drink on Mount Olympus. Now I drink from every region and enjoy almost all of them.

Great information video 👍 I'm into cognac but really started enjoying a high quality whiskey. Doing shots is simply stupid. Sipping whiskey is essential & not over powering. Thank You guys.

Says Four Roses small batch, sets out Four Roses small batch select. Not $30.

On the exploration topic, I keep either Evan Williams BIB, Wild Turkey 101, or both on hand as my regular whiskeys and buy one or two higher priced bottles to try per month. The trick is to not finish those higher priced whiskeys too fast so I can actually build a collection lol.

Whiskey Tribe: Have a dry week for your health. Tommy Shelby:

thanks for some of these tip guys! on the 29th i have a whiskey tasting webinar and i just got a Glencairn glass 5 diff 50ml bottles (makers, glenlivet 14yr, glenfiddich single malt 12 yr, elijah craig small batch, and slane triple cask) dropper, shot glasses and a mat. cant wait!

Look for a Gift Pack in your local Liquor/Grocery store that comes with a Glencairn if you want one, the packs are usually the same price as the bottle by itself.

Me and my boys are new to this and we thank you for all you do to educate all of us. Love you brothers. The Dillards from Wenatchee WA.

Love this video, great info guys thank you. Wish I had seen this video when I first decided I wanted to get into and enjoy whiskey. I had no idea when I first started trying whiskeys that the reason I didn’t like the taste or smell was as simple as the glassware I was using and how I was drinking it. Now that I’ve learned what to use and how to drink it I thoroughly enjoy whiskey. And now I’m enjoying the different nose and flavor notes as well

Kudos to Emma for balancing the Glencarin on her head!

Nice my 21 is coming up in 36 days so this is almost perfect timing

I'm not a beginner, yet I still really enjoy these videos.

Poor Emma, she was just working peacefully and then these 2 arrived. She looks so focused to try to keep it together xD

This may be THE quintessential Whiskey Tribe episode. It shows the love, the humor, the knowledge, and the accessibility of this channel. Added the links to all of the other essential episodes for easy reference? *Chef’s Kiss*

Region availability is a big one; seeing a really nice Whisk(e)y online doesn't mean it'll be locally available for you, but that also doesn't mean there aren't approachable, complex, and highly recommended bottles produced and sold locally.

I find that the best way for me to go about exploring whiskey is to limit myself to one or two bottles tops a month. That was I can buy more expensive bottles or not and I get to fully explore these whiskey in different ways. I try the whiskey in cocktails , with ice and neat. I’d also recommend to keep a diary so you can go back and look.

13:00 Wow, that was a real wake-up call for me. I've come to realize that although I do enjoy drinking, it has become an automatic habit for me whenever I get home. I didn't even realize that it had become just another routine, like putting my keys in the basket by the door. It's not even that I'm thinking "I can't wait for my Cutty Sark and Soda, or WT101 on the rocks." I just get home, grab a bottle, pour out a jigger and that's it. It's not like I drink a bunch, but it's not a deliberate choice.

Four Roses was my first step outside of Jack Daniels. Just got into the Glen Livet and Glen Morangie more recently. Went to Lynchburg TN to visit the JD Distillery so naturally I'm on a JD kick at the moment.

I remember seeing a documentary about Scotch and even the head guys running these big name distilleries were saying that there is a big diminishing return once you pass the $200 mark. Even bottles less than $100 can be some of the best bottles. A favorite Scotch of mine is the Ardbeg Ten and, where I live, you can get that for $50 a bottle and their Wee Beastie goes for around $40 and both, to me, are phenomenal whiskey. Bourbon around here is even cheaper. The highest priced Bourbon I normally see is around $60 a bottle and most are closer to $30 a bottle. (though, that's probably because I live in West Virginia and many bourbon brands come from Kentucky). You can spend a lot on a bottle of whiskey but it's not always going to mean you'll like it that's for sure. I do not feel like the Yamazaki 12 year I tried was worth the $175 I paid for it and on the other hand, the $100 I spent on the Lagavulin Nick Offerman Edition I felt was well worth it.

Man these guys are the best. I am a recent MB and this is the video I was looking for. I want to go deeper into the whiskey world and these guys are my Jedi masters. Cheers.

Price varies wildly with region. Here in Australia I'd definitely say step one is dropping cash. $80 dollarydoos or so before you can be confident the reason you aren't enjoying the whisky is because you don't like whisky. Which is why I'd say go to a bar and don't just play lucky dip with a bottle. A mate of mine started by buying a bottle of A'bunadh Alba. Which was amazing for me, because he didn't like it. We take him to the bar and try weird new things, which broadens his horizons, but we haven't got him hooked on anything yet. So yea, try first, don't start by importing bottles of unobtanium.

Yes yes yes. Both my Grandfather and Father were both (and died so) alcoholics I do enjoy bourbon but I also always remember my genetics and tread very carefully.

Found the channel through the "Are whiskey competitions rigged?" video recommended to me. I didn't even like alcohol before getting into the channel. Cheers MBs.

watching this as i drink my 7th whisky at 2am and my other whisky mates have left our Australian lockdown whisky video chat. BTW, finally tried the Laphroaig 10 and a I freaking love it. As soon as Our government allows it, I'm planning on a a trip to Texas (have friends near Fort Worth). Hope to meet you guys. We always go by the number 1 rule. The best whisky is the whisky you like to drink, the way you like to drink it and we watch your videos during our whisky nights.

Good job guys. They saved the most important part till the end and that is-fun. Make it about fun and enjoying the experience. If it turns out whiskey is not your thing after all,cool,go find something else that you do enjoy. Go at your own pace and never let anyone make you feel like you have to follow the herd. If you like or dislike something so be it even if no one else agrees. You do you,as long as it does not cross into harming someone else.Tip,you can try more if you buy small bottles. Once you find something you like you can buy bigger next time. Enjoy the journey.

Chad & Sara from It's Bourbon Night did a series on 64 under $30. Great place to learn about the flavor profiles of multiple whiskeys to aid in finding something you like

as a beginner whiskey drinker, i really really love having it with my ice spheres. i went to goodwill and got a rocks glass and it was like, a buck or something, and the sphere molds were around 10 or 15 bucks, so not really that much. me being a solo drinker, i really only spent 15 or 16 bucks on something that i can use to consume it. and as far as whiskeys go, i am a 25 year old who lives with my parents currently but i still drink whiskey because i enjoy it. dont let your living situation (unles you are homeless) let you down from trying new things. if you can, put 5 bucks to the side and wait per paycheck to save up for a bottle of something. me, i love sweet things. currently at the bottom of the bin is jim beam apple. i just love it. but it's always off the shelf at my local liquor store, but at a grocery store, it is almost always there. a bottle of jim beam apple is 15 bucks usually. really great apple flavor and it's sweet. some burn but it's a normal 80/40. ive only been into whiskey for around half a year now, and i am on the path to try new things. i bought some bird dog blackberry and im not tasting much blackberry in it. my friend recommended me to try some proper twelve because i said something about trying an irish and that was a 10 buck jump for me for a bottle of proper twelve. i think next after i try this is going to be a a double oak because supposedly it's sweet and it's fruity. ive been eyeballing that glenfiddich 12 but that is another price jump, so i wont go there exactly quite yet. i want to explore more in the realm im at first before i start "levelling up". i seriously thought that old times was the way to go but please, for the love of god, dont drink that rubbing alchohol. its just not my thing. too harsh, and its a seriously cheap bottom barrel bin literally cheap dollar store brand stuff. cheaper than fireball. (i also must say, this channel helped me get into it because yall are so funny and great. you two are serious best friends when you are making videos and i can tell that you two hang out, outside of these videos. i almost choked on the bird dog while watching it and the ending got me. nose burns ouch)

Don’t forget to extend the pinky finger as you pour the whisky down your gullet as it improves the aerodynamics of the shot. And try smacking your lips to accentuate the intensity of the alcohol 🥃.

One of the things I look at now when I see price, is break it down to $ per oz (29.5ml). Holding myself to 1 oz pours (maybe 2-3 pours from different bottles in a sitting) has helped extend the budget and easier to buy a more expensive bottle. $75 bottle is $3 a pour.

In the beginning~ a serene presentation, and I love how quickly the stream flows into silliness (slipp(e)ry)~~~~ Laughter, (even on the inside), expands accessibility to learning something new as well as affirming what one already knows to be true (ala the Healthy bits of your video). #BestPractice

Excellent video, this should be recommended viewing for anyone starting off. I really enjoyed a serious video with light banter during an "educational" video.

My very first whisky was Glenfiddich 12, and I liked it. My second whisky was Laphroaig 10, and I was hooked! Though I've always been one for big "punch you in the face" flavor. If that's you, Islay Scotch might be for you. If not, beware, it's quite powerful!

The way I got in to whisky was I had kinda liked it for years, then I got a bottle from a Welsh distillery and I loved it, bottle barely last a week and I just kept buying them. After about 6 months I realised there was a whole world of whisky out there and delved into scotch.

Oh wow, thanks for telling me how the glencairn works. The tumbler glass with 1 big rock is actually how I've drank mine for a long time. I use a sphere, but the effect is the same. I've always had almost no sense of smell and now that you've explained how the glencairn works I might have to pick up one just to see if I can experience what you're talking about. Thanks guys 👍

Hi I'm John and I'm a whiskey mooch and that has been the best thing that has let me expand my whiskey horizon. Find you that friend that has more cash to spend on whiskey and meet with them every 3 to 4 weeks and boom your in the right direction.

before covid I attended a few classes at Total Wine. At this point I had a bit of experience under my belt, but was blown away by how professional and fun these were. I hope they start them up soon as they are a steal at 5 dollars. They book fast too.

Difficult for me to explore for having such a long work week and few days off and my rule of not drinking if I work the next day. Even still everyone here has helped me learn so much in this new world.

You guys are awesome and have created a bit of a bourbon explorer. I recently picked up Michters American Unblended per your advise and wow. Thats some good affordable whiskey! Thanks guys for what you do!

The best type of video a lot of good information with some laughs😂😂😂 keep up the great work 🥃

I wish more people would talk about the small sample bottles in liquor stores. I've been able to try dozens of whiskeys for the cost of a few full-size bottles. (Unfortunately, not all brands come in sample sizes - no Buffalo Trace, for example).

Important rule: whisky does not get linearly better the more you pay. Diminishing returns start hard after £100.

A PacNW regional cafe chain, McMenamin's, offers whiskey flights, so a newbie can sample multiple whiskies at one time, comparing them closely. Until recently, I stocked Glenfiddich Solera and was pretty content about it. I kept a bottle of Laphroaig 10 to scare the noobs, but plied my friends with decent Speyside whisky. Then, I returned to Scotland after thirty years and got hooked on a slightly peated bottling (Highland Park Einar) that subsequently set off my collection of various Scotches. I've finally come to the point of expanding my social circle by inviting those acquaintances I know to be tipplers to join in depleting my collection (so I can try others, of course). I've collected enough that it is challenging my storage space. It feels good to give back.

As far as budget whiskey goes, you can go slightly cheaper than $30 and get George Dickel sour mash for $20 and then they have other great flavors right around that same price point. I highly recommend checking them out to beginners that want to stay cheap while starting and to whiskey connoisseurs that know what they like as well and want something for a great price.

Cool to see some Source whisky from the Cardrona distillery in NZ over Daniel's right shoulder. I visited the distillery last year. Great products and jaw-dropping location.

I've gotten into whiskey through this channel, and haven't gotten far, but think I'm a bourbon guy. Tried stout cask Jameson and thought it was good, but was blown away by Buffalo Trace! It's so sweet and dark, I've been meaning to buy some other bourbons

I love whisky it's the only alcohol drink that does not make me sick rum or any other alcohol gets me very drunk and sick whisky is fantastic and enjoyable and I feel great when I drink it and there are so many different delicious varieties it's just endless these guys thought me how to drink and respect whisky responsibly thanks .

This is the least gatekeeping video I could have asked for. I am so glad for that

Sorry guys but Hello Fresh might work for some folks, but have tried them twice now and dropped them both times. 80.00+ bucks for 2-4 people a week and then to have subpar vegetables more often than not. Yah we went back to regular grocery shopping. Saved money and can get what i want.

I love Repeal Burgers at the Virginia Beach ocean front. You want your bourbon neat you get a glen and you can order pours that are hard to find.

I'm split on what was funnier, Rex eating ambrosia or Rex drinking Evan Williams on the treadmill.

Hello fresh is legit good. Tastes good and wife finally cooks. 🤣

Brilliant guy's really enjoyed this. Ive been a whisky drinker for 25 years off and on. But im really getting under the skin off the drink recently thanks yo you guys. I recommend looking at the whisky exchange website they have some great information on there about each whisky and sometimes a tasting video to go with. And they do all price ranges.

How about doing an episode about affordable whisky scotch blend? I only heard a few people doing it and years apart. I would really like to know how people think of this range of scotch whisky - popular but yet only a few talked about it.

This is the number one channel for anyone wishing to get into the wonderful world of whisk(e)y!

That bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Select in the video cost $55-$60

my first whiskey was monkey shoulder and my second bottle is going to be hibiki harmony. these are the ones im going to learn whiskey with for now :)

I normally hate it when its at time, but the whiskey snob bit on Hello Fresh was FAF.

Always a helpful and interesting type of video to watch. Cheers!

The Four Roses Small Batch actually is what got me to explore. Found out I'm a Rye guy though. Redemption Straight Rye is hands down the best under $30. Few straight rye & immortal rye, Hudson Manhattan rye & Woodinville 100% straight rye are my top of all time. Whistlepig & Oregon Spirit are highly overpriced but good.

You know these guys are good at ads when you are disappointed it wasnt a continuation of the Magic Spoon series

The Glenmorangie Original is on par with Glenlivet

Seriously don't worry about expensive whiskey getting into it. My favorite whiskeys are all under 100 bucks and my go to Makers Mark is cheap as hell. Even tribe favorites like Laphroaig are under 100 bucks.

Try and find people to do a bottle share with and you can try more stuff at higher price and more often. Plus if you're with other friends you can compare with them and see what ya'll like. Plus it's community so that's always a plus.

Love the intro cork pop.

That was one of the most boss openings.

Thank y’all!!!!

I bought the bar I frequent the glencarins he has there.

Love the thumbnail, but I am more worried about how to get whisky into me. haha!

I’m pretty much a beginner whiskey lover, had some single malt scotches but like glen livet and aberfeldy. Tried a laphroaig 10 yesterday and I can still smell the peat 🤣 I kinda liked the smoke but wasn’t a fan of the iodine taste :p

Within the "Exploration" section, I've just gotta shout-out my favorite watering hole, the Whisk(e)y Bar in Ft. Collins CO. Around 1500 Bottles on the back bar.

Seems like the "happy space" for whiskey in general is $30-$70. It covers great value, great pours, and not a ton of regret. Why $30-$70? It spans great low proof daily/weekly sippers and several more sought after high proofers that are more attainable and less of a letdown than others far more expensive that provide way less return on your money. If you want to try those, the best place to do it is a high end bar where you can see if you like it for $30-$50 a pour if you are willing.

I have a much lower tolerance to alcohol. But damn does whiskey make me want to drink more than I should. I tend to break out in hives after 2-3 small glasses, sometimes less. They'll go away in about 24 hours but it does leave an itch around my neck.

I got distracted right before you put whiskey in a leaf blower lmao. I looked back and was like wft is going on, then "boom"😂😂

Morning!