Sommelier Tries 10 Whiskeys Under $50 | Bon Appétit

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  • There’s a big world of whiskey out there and the more you learn about it, the more likely you are to find something you’ll enjoy. Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit, this time to taste and comment on 10 different whiskeys, each retailing for under $50.
    Director: Gunsel Pehlivan/Dan Siegel
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Boris Khaykin
    Host: André Mack
    Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
    Producer: Halie Aaron
    Line Producer: Jen McGinity
    Associate Producers: Yoshivel Chirinos, Tim Colao, Oadhan Lynch
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Camera Operator: Miguel Zamora
    Audio: Rachel Suffian
    Production Assistant: Samantha Cadiff
    Researcher: Ryan Harrington
    Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
    Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
    Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
    Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
    Special Thanks: Kevin Kozlowski
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    0:00 World Of Whiskey
    1:01 Jim Beam
    2:45 Woodford Reserve
    4:08 Jack Daniels
    5:18 Knob Creek Rye
    6:54 Seagram’s 7 Crown
    7:47 Johnnie Walker Red Label
    9:04 The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old
    10:31 Jameson
    11:24 Crown Royal
    12:33 Suntory Toki
    13:46 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
    14:46 Final Thoughts
    15:05 (hiccup)
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  • @bngbox
    @bngbox Před rokem +1250

    I’d love to see this guy talk about regular stuff like soda, since he mentioned he’s in charge of all the liquids lol

    • @rickrose5377
      @rickrose5377 Před rokem +241

      "Coke Zero Sugar. This suff is much more traditional than Diet Coke. Rounder. More balanced. Diet Coke is less rich, thinner. Woh -- Cherry Dr. Pepper. My mind is blown. Bing cherries...turmeric. A great every day cola..."

    • @bngbox
      @bngbox Před rokem +4

      @@rickrose5377 🤣🤣🤣

    • @mhedden033
      @mhedden033 Před rokem +3

      Bull dog root beer has ruined other soda for me. I would much rather drink whiskey or water than most sodas (mcDs coke will always get my love though)

    • @scottpitner4298
      @scottpitner4298 Před rokem +15

      haha right.
      “This is sunny delight. I’m getting that dry, fire Marshall Bill mouth feel, stone fruit, bandaid.”

    • @marcofanous-bq3nb
      @marcofanous-bq3nb Před rokem +1

      I dont think the places he is working serve soda ….

  • @Esbbbb
    @Esbbbb Před rokem +134

    In Finnish, we have a saying of "twisting the iron wire" or "beer and sausage version" when something is explained clearly so that anyone can understand and Andre's style fits that "like a fist in the eye" as we would say in Finnish :D No unnecessary bla bla bla, just the main points in simple terms so it's easy to follow

    • @xmine08
      @xmine08 Před rokem +9

      Funny, we in German also use the saying "Fits like a fist on the eye".

  • @coachsteve.
    @coachsteve. Před rokem +794

    Andre should go to the Whiskey Vault for an episode!

    • @KeaonDK
      @KeaonDK Před rokem +74

      Yeah he need too learn about whisky, because he knows S... about it

    • @trentzimmermann2660
      @trentzimmermann2660 Před rokem +4

      I’d love that collab!!

    • @gTuya11
      @gTuya11 Před rokem +44

      @@KeaonDK agreed. The scotches he drank we’re actually unpeated lol

    • @That_dude_who_knows_some_stuff
      @That_dude_who_knows_some_stuff Před rokem

      This would be amazing!

    • @00000JB
      @00000JB Před rokem +21

      I think he got confused between scotch and islay?

  • @WillKew
    @WillKew Před rokem +294

    Not all Scotch is peated, and glenlivet is not peated. Red label JW is pretty low peat relative to the wider range. Color variation in the whiskies is due to species of oak used, the re-use of oak (in Scotch) vs the 1st use (Bourbon), the type of cask treatment (i.e. toasted vs charred), and whether they add colouring (which is allowed in Scotland and other regions, even in the US so long as its not labelled Bourbon or Straight Rye, etc.).

    • @cynicanal111
      @cynicanal111 Před 10 měsíci +65

      Glad someone said this so I don't have to. When he said he got peat off of Glenlivet, I was like "WTF?"

    • @matthijsblomjous3671
      @matthijsblomjous3671 Před 10 měsíci +7

      As far as I know the water used to wash the barley can be water that's run over soil which has peat in it, that's why some of the peated smell and taste can come through the whisky, even though it's not peated

    • @WillKew
      @WillKew Před 10 měsíci +18

      @@matthijsblomjous3671 Nope. Yes there is water exposed to peatbogs, but it doesnt impart a 'peated' aroma to the whisky. (This has been tested).

    • @edridgedsouza1170
      @edridgedsouza1170 Před 10 měsíci +9

      Neither JW Red or Glenlivet are peated so idk what that was even about. JW black for sure but not red

    • @concernedliberal4453
      @concernedliberal4453 Před 7 měsíci +11

      Yeah, I was surprised to hear him say that considering most of his comments on the other whiskies were pretty spot-on. I also thought he was a little too generous with Red Label, which I consider awful even for the price.

  • @ExhaustedElox
    @ExhaustedElox Před rokem +163

    I love every episode with Andre. He shares so much good information because he wants everyone to enjoy these things.

    • @MyRumDiaries
      @MyRumDiaries Před 4 měsíci

      Agreed and breaks things down so you know what he is talking about!

  • @pngailanboi
    @pngailanboi Před rokem +381

    Andre is why I am subscribed, he's the best. I drank all wine before I moved over to Whiskey and Bourbon. To see him do whiskey was fun. He's not 100% accurate on everything but still cool to see how a wine guy sees and drinks a whiskey.

    • @MrK3ka
      @MrK3ka Před rokem +38

      A lot of whiskey nerds hating in the comments. I agree with your take. Interesting to get his take on the flavors.

    • @grahammcfadyenhill9555
      @grahammcfadyenhill9555 Před rokem +9

      I like that..."not 100% accurate on everything" is polite English for "full of crap".

    • @pngailanboi
      @pngailanboi Před rokem +54

      @@grahammcfadyenhill9555 the world is already too full of negative comments. He's not 100% accurate, he's definitely not "full of crap"

    • @Jake-us1nw
      @Jake-us1nw Před rokem +22

      @@MrK3ka To be honest, I love Andre. However, spreading misinformation is not a good thing, like saying all scotch whiskies are peated, and I'm still scratching my head how did he manage to taste peat in Glenlivet 12 which is not a peated whisky. They should at least clarify it in the description or even pin it in the comment section.

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw4576 Před rokem +17

    Andre and Brad are the reasons I love this channel. The rest of the team is excellent and are super creative.

  • @tiffanydaschofsky8794
    @tiffanydaschofsky8794 Před rokem +372

    Just a heads up.....not all Scotch whiskys use peat! The Glenlivet you tried in this video is not a peat whisky. Jameson is also not a peat whiskey. Love your wine info and videos! This whisk(e)y one was fun too....just needed a bit of correction.

    • @malachimusclerat
      @malachimusclerat Před rokem +82

      jameson is also not a scotch whiskey

    • @thebradelliott
      @thebradelliott Před rokem +26

      Also, Scotch Whiskies use 2nd or 3rd fill barrels, hence the lighter colour compared to American counterparts which use 1st fill.

    • @Crunch_Buttsteak
      @Crunch_Buttsteak Před rokem +19

      Jameson is Irish whiskey

    • @marianopesa298
      @marianopesa298 Před rokem +36

      Yeah and peated scotch isn't even the majority of scotch and it's not the "defining characteristic" of scotch

    • @Jonathan-gx3jm
      @Jonathan-gx3jm Před rokem +13

      @@thebradelliott American barrels are not called first fill they are called virgin casks. Many scotch whiskies are first fill or at least a good few.

  • @Brandon-ml2zw
    @Brandon-ml2zw Před rokem +20

    Love this guy. So many somms on here seem to be unable to share their appraisals without talking down the more accessible brands. You just give everything an honest take.

  • @neganick
    @neganick Před 7 měsíci +5

    This guy explains things so well, and really helps a newcomer approach a topic that can be intimidating when just getting started.

  • @ArnoldPlaysGuitar
    @ArnoldPlaysGuitar Před rokem +181

    I'd love to see Andre do a run-through of 20 bourbons, 20 ryes, 20 scotches, etc. to hear him pick out the differences. I've only been into whiskey for a little bit, but it has been mindblowing how different everything tastes even when the process might be similar and the mash bills might be super-close.

    • @octo_contra
      @octo_contra Před rokem +23

      That's an absolutely massive tasting for whiskey, 20 alone would strain even the most robust palate, you saw him react to the 100 proof bourbon, right?
      5 of each is still a large task for one video.

    • @TACTICALwaffle2
      @TACTICALwaffle2 Před rokem

      Check out the whiskey vault and the whiskey tribe channels if you haven’t already

    • @BEASLAND000
      @BEASLAND000 Před rokem +3

      oh god it'd be like the Manhattan Matrix video How 2 Drink made a while back
      it'll start with him being intelligible and end with him being "hehe drunky cherry ssssandalwooter (▔~∀~▔)╯U"

  • @reese1992
    @reese1992 Před rokem +31

    Yes!! I love this, can we get a cognac edition?

  • @KeaonDK
    @KeaonDK Před rokem +60

    "They dry the barley with peat" Some do but, not that many. Islay whisky use peat. (But not all )

    • @cade5400
      @cade5400 Před rokem +4

      And while there are some Highland distillers that have peated lines, the Glenlivet isn’t one. Good note, Kim.

  • @Bynming
    @Bynming Před rokem +65

    I love my whiskies, especially scotch whisky, I've tried most of the stuff showcased in this video. I've found value in most of them. I don't understand how anyone can like Johnnie Walker red though. It's foul. I've seen people ruin perfectly good coke with JW Red.

    • @Vlammenzee
      @Vlammenzee Před rokem +8

      I just made the exact same comment, like for real, for under $50 you're better of getting black label, and if lucky finding it cheap, Green Label, it's so smooth, Red Label is such a harsh whisky, it's unpleasant to drink as is, with a mixer, with coke or something else, it's ''drinkable'', but as is, definitely not, and for people saying ''it's my to go to whisky, it's so good'', try something better, it'll ruin you, in to never drinking Red Label again.

    • @deettekearns9092
      @deettekearns9092 Před rokem +7

      @@Vlammenzee - My dad drank Red Label for most of his life then found/tried/was introduced to Lagavulin. Never went back.

    • @DekarNL
      @DekarNL Před rokem +4

      Same but I prefer it over Jack Daniels. I can't stand that charcoaly garbage. Some of my current favs are Dimple, Glenfiddich and Aberlour.

    • @LeatherDaddy97
      @LeatherDaddy97 Před rokem +1

      ​@@Vlammenzeewhile i agree green label is pretty good, smoothness has nothing to do with quality

    • @notsosecretsnacker5218
      @notsosecretsnacker5218 Před rokem +1

      ​@@DekarNL Aberlour is one of my favourites. I prefer the 12 over the 14 but haven't branched further than that!

  • @patrickdgarez86
    @patrickdgarez86 Před 9 měsíci +1

    More of these please. I love my wine but love to have your take on spirits, even the fun ones. Thank you.

  • @scottboyle4596
    @scottboyle4596 Před rokem +18

    Evan Williams BiB is one of the best buy’s out there. Great pour for a bargain price. That is the bourbon drinker’s budget pour and it’s great neat or in cocktails. Always on my shelf with the Old Grandad Bottled in Bond

    • @JLajos
      @JLajos Před rokem +4

      Yup! Sorry, I commented similarly above before reading your post. As I said there, too, one probably has to include Wild Turkey 101 in this conversation. We have to appreciate how lucky we are in the States getting such high quality whiskeys at such affordable prices!

    • @milkshake2022
      @milkshake2022 Před rokem +1

      @@JLajos Wild Turkey 101 is my go to, usually the bourbon but the rye is good as well.

    • @briansmith5083
      @briansmith5083 Před 3 měsíci

      I would agree and maybe add Early Times Bib. Evan Williams bib is great in a whiskey sour too.

  • @iainmacdonald7034
    @iainmacdonald7034 Před rokem +4

    I really enjoyed this world tour - thank you! For medicinal-tasting whiskies, the one that stands out for me is Lagavulin. Bought a quite expensive bottle some years ago and had to almost “learn” to enjoy it. A tough job but I managed it 😅.

  • @tmurchjr
    @tmurchjr Před rokem +5

    Favorite Bon App Series! Always a great surprise in my feed.

  • @rolanddeschain6265
    @rolanddeschain6265 Před rokem +274

    Glad to know my excessive Jim Beam habit isn't as trashy as I think lmao. That was glowing praise for a 20$ bottle.

    • @Cosm1cCream
      @Cosm1cCream Před rokem +5

      I hate Jim Beam, got a half of pint in the ice box, I bought it by accident

    • @nicks8026
      @nicks8026 Před rokem +23

      @@Cosm1cCream what the heck is it doing in the ice box?

    • @drerod8543
      @drerod8543 Před rokem +11

      Omg i was shocked at how much i loved jim beam once i started getting into whiskeys

    • @binyominfranks2910
      @binyominfranks2910 Před rokem +33

      Jim beam is a totally solid bourbon, it’s cheap because the company can make it so cheap, the reason why so many whisky drinkers overlook it is bevaise it fees “cheap” and basic

    • @sgttrue
      @sgttrue Před rokem +32

      😂😂😂 best whiskey is the one you like to drink, the way you like to drink it

  • @liamjordan2112
    @liamjordan2112 Před rokem +53

    Andre does such a good job of making this content consumable for us non-aficionados, I really enjoy listening to him discuss the beverages like a normal person and not like a 3 Michelin star snob

    • @liamjordan2112
      @liamjordan2112 Před rokem +4

      *He is definitely an exemplary sommelier, I really appreciate the way he makes his content down to earth and understandable for us who are not.*

  • @PhilthyCards
    @PhilthyCards Před 6 měsíci +3

    I love watching Andre talk about drinks. So knowledgable and approachable. Would love to have a night at at bar/restaurant to do a tasting with.

  • @SlappytheNinja
    @SlappytheNinja Před rokem +21

    watching a sommelier describe jack daniel's as the taste of memories is pretty great, haha

  • @KennethRathburn
    @KennethRathburn Před rokem +8

    Woof at identifying peat on Glenlivet, an unpeated scotch...

  • @patz6689
    @patz6689 Před rokem +19

    PLEASE DO WORLD SHERRYS! I’d love to see sherrys put on the tasting block!😊

  • @mikedipeppino2248
    @mikedipeppino2248 Před rokem +7

    What is useful for many about this overview is that 9/10 of these whiskeys can be found in any well-stocked bar and restaurant in the USA and better hotels, inns, etc. around the world.

    • @hadesjanitor9680
      @hadesjanitor9680 Před 7 měsíci

      Eh there are better ones that they could have included at the price poin that would meet that standard.

  • @cwflad
    @cwflad Před rokem +6

    I'm a Powers Irish Whiskey drinker myself. Love the stuff

  • @bobcat409
    @bobcat409 Před rokem

    A really great job of taking us around the whiskey world. Thank you.

  • @LJ_S1K
    @LJ_S1K Před rokem +21

    Suntory Whiskey is great! Our family always keeps a bottle

  • @thecloofer1255
    @thecloofer1255 Před rokem +5

    Toki in a highball or ginger highball is just a flat out delightful drink.

  • @Jestersage
    @Jestersage Před rokem +9

    Question: Why is the tasting done in rock glass instead of ISO glass/Glencairn, like master distiller does? It really does make a night-and-day difference.

    • @tiodjati6894
      @tiodjati6894 Před rokem +1

      exactly my thought when i saw the rock glass.

    • @milesforwin
      @milesforwin Před měsícem

      Because he's unfortunately very wrong, and you are correct.

  • @stephenfarrell6794
    @stephenfarrell6794 Před rokem +20

    Even though I am a Scotch drinker out of the products listed here I would have to choose the Jameson. I tend to lean to The Macallan 12 or some others that are finished in Sherry casks. Good video, maybe do more along this line at slightly higher price points?

    • @avgaming4093
      @avgaming4093 Před rokem

      What is a good Scotch that you'd recommend? In my shelf, my first Scotch I bought was Laphroaig select which is pretty delicious and am running low haha

    • @davidschwartzman2986
      @davidschwartzman2986 Před rokem +3

      @@avgaming4093 Try Balvennie Doublewood.

    • @lolzguyl
      @lolzguyl Před rokem +4

      @@avgaming4093 The exception! It's not everyday you ear someone enjoy laphroaig on their first go! There are so many directions to go within scotch alone. An interesting one I can recommend is bunnahabhain 12, an unpeated sherry cask islay single malt. Or, if you want to contiue down the smoky route, you can't go wrong with Ardbeg. I am partisan to the uigeadail myself.

    • @mhedden033
      @mhedden033 Před rokem

      ​@@davidschwartzman2986 I second Balvenie double wood. Such a good scotch, especiallyfor those who like malt but dont love peat. At $100, the best peated scotch I've had is Ardbeg Uigeadail. Hints of bacon BBQ sauce, so unique. My next scotch purchases/tries will likely be Talisker storm, Aberlour abunadh, and a Dalmore cigar malt

  • @LucSulla
    @LucSulla Před rokem +7

    Peat in Glenlivet? And the main malt in Johnnie Red is Cardhu, which I don't believe is peated much if at all either. There may be a little Talisker or Caol Ila in there too, which are peated (Caol Ila much moreso). The other malts in there are probably Linkwood (non-peated) and Clynelish (which is peated slightly more than just showing it a picture of a peat fire).
    Basically, like others said, Glenlivet has no peat at all, and Johnnie Red has almost none. The only distilleries that actually still use peat smoke to dry the the barley are in Islay and Orkney these days with maybe just a few others.
    Odd review.

  • @pod7450
    @pod7450 Před rokem +5

    I am a new(ish) bourbon drinker. Finding an episode like this that has all kinds of whiskeys is fantastic. You not only grab a vast array.....but you explain everything about them. Very well done and very knowledgeable.

    • @stevenreyna3437
      @stevenreyna3437 Před rokem +2

      Check out the Whiskey Vault! Biggest whiskey channel and super knowledgeable, fun, and cool people!

  • @vincients569
    @vincients569 Před rokem +6

    Every time this man is posted I get confused thinking a new E-40 music video dropped.
    Jokes aside though I'm a chef who rarely drinks and love learning more about various alcohols for my cooking.

  • @elferrous
    @elferrous Před rokem

    I hope you do more episodes on spirits! I always drink the cheapest stuff but recently after trying something noticeably better I've wanted to learn more

  • @donovanwick9278
    @donovanwick9278 Před rokem +22

    i just found out about the peanut butter whiskey a couple of months back and love it. it's like an upgrade to the fireball during my college days. also, kinda sad maker's mark isn't featured

  • @peter_kelly
    @peter_kelly Před rokem +9

    Great vid, would've liked to have seen Wild Turkey included in the bourbon category. Loads of very respectable single malts for under $50 out there too.

    • @tewtravelers9586
      @tewtravelers9586 Před rokem +5

      For me, Wild Turkey 101 bourbon is on par with anything you can find under $100. It's dangerous at its price point.

  • @classicredwine
    @classicredwine Před rokem +5

    Andre is the ONLY reason I still watch bon appetite

    • @t.martin3179
      @t.martin3179 Před rokem

      💯... Something got lost in the whole fallout. I know the really good video editor left.

  • @kevwwong
    @kevwwong Před 7 měsíci

    Learn something new every time I watch one of Andre's tastings

  • @Rz8agkfak
    @Rz8agkfak Před rokem +2

    These videos just make me happy....i see this man, i click.

  • @caseyrogers573
    @caseyrogers573 Před rokem +4

    I love a bottle off Glenlivet 12. It’s a solid speyside scotch.

  • @kalenamichele3114
    @kalenamichele3114 Před rokem +12

    YES!!! He's back!!

  • @jennyhunt
    @jennyhunt Před rokem +5

    His descriptors are nice. Marzipan, bandaid etc. are so specific. I wish I could sit and have a glass with him.

    • @David-en6jg
      @David-en6jg Před rokem

      He said bandaid, I say latex gloves lol

  • @goshiamhandsome
    @goshiamhandsome Před 9 měsíci

    this guys is the mozart of drinking, always a pleasure to hear him hold court

  • @fabe61
    @fabe61 Před rokem +15

    I would’ve preferred to see a whisky expert do this tasting. I like Andre’s wine content but he got a lot of quite important stuff wrong here, including describing the main flavour of the Glenlivet being peat despite the whiskey not being made with peat at all.

  • @865TN
    @865TN Před 6 měsíci +13

    I loved this review - I knew Andre was unbiased and based af when he gave Jack Daniels a fair review, whereas most of the whiskey and bourbon snobs just write it off immediately
    Awesome job Andre I enjoyed all your interpretations on these spirits

    • @SanctuaryADO
      @SanctuaryADO Před 6 měsíci +2

      I do think that Jack is more popular than it maybe should be because of the branding, but I also think that whiskey snobs write it off completely because of how common the brand is. It's not amazing, but it isn't garbage. I'm very used to drinking inexpensive whiskeys on the rocks, and Jack is a perfectly acceptable pour for me in that regard.

    • @benderbendingrodriguez6697
      @benderbendingrodriguez6697 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@SanctuaryADO definitely not as overhyped as Jamison

  • @NTMD8
    @NTMD8 Před rokem +4

    Great video, but some of the flavor notes like for Jameson and Suntory seemed biased. It would be great to do this again as a blind taste test.

  • @jdraven0890
    @jdraven0890 Před rokem +22

    I've tried quite a few Japanese whiskeys. For the price (around $60-$65 a bottle) it's hard to beat anything made by Nikka distillery. Kaiyo is also good.

    • @rhubarbpie2027
      @rhubarbpie2027 Před rokem +3

      Suntory and Kirin also make fine whiskeys.

    • @isaacsmind5575
      @isaacsmind5575 Před rokem +2

      Japanese whiskeys are so refined, almost as if it was made by a man in a suit, speaking to you softly about his creation.

    • @gideonsochay.2098
      @gideonsochay.2098 Před rokem +4

      nikka is such good value. the suntory single malts are great but god the prices are ridiculous

    • @realbroggo
      @realbroggo Před 10 měsíci +1

      As a long time scotch drinker I ignored Japanese whiskey for a long time. About 10 years ago a friend finally pushed me into trying a couple and clearly I had been missing out. They make great whiskeys. The best way I usually describe them is 'modern scotch'. They've taken the scotch method and purposely refined it as only the Japanese could. Easy to recommend for seasoned drinkers and newcomers alike.

  • @farmshedharvest9225
    @farmshedharvest9225 Před rokem +4

    Tawny and/or ruby ports/fortified wines of the world? Would love to learn your take on them.

  • @connoremery9521
    @connoremery9521 Před rokem +10

    Pretty surprised to not see Maker's Mark here - usually my go to

    • @shirazbopp
      @shirazbopp Před rokem +1

      Same here

    • @RYTF5
      @RYTF5 Před rokem

      He already had a few Beam products which is probably why he skipped. Wanted to diversify

  • @Jimmy-gd5ho
    @Jimmy-gd5ho Před 7 měsíci

    Canada club with gingerale is fantastic. Especially if you like them strong with a lime. Probably the best mixer spirit

  • @kudakwashemwashayenyi4752

    Happy to see Andre tasting some whiskey.....thank you brother

  • @inbedwithhomer
    @inbedwithhomer Před rokem +192

    Onlly a few actually good whiskeys here. Also important to note that the Glenlivet 12 is NOT peated. Lots (most?) of Scotch is not peated.

    • @jonmeyrick
      @jonmeyrick Před rokem +44

      Definitely most Scottish whisky is not peated, and it's really odd to say that it is. The by far the region most synonymous with peating is Islay, and not all Islay whiskies are peated.

    • @primordial_platypus
      @primordial_platypus Před rokem

      @@jonmeyrick But on Islay I bet the water runs through a peat bog.

    • @isthisdom
      @isthisdom Před rokem +26

      "The best whiskey is the whiskey you like, the way you like to drink it" don't be a snob with "only a few good whiskeys"

    • @danhitchcock124
      @danhitchcock124 Před rokem +7

      Neat how the glenlivet 12 description advertises the glenfiddich visitor center.

    • @inbedwithhomer
      @inbedwithhomer Před rokem +8

      @@isthisdom don't get hung up on the word "good." Things aren't only good and bad. This slate is full of perfectly fine, drinkable whiskeys. There are just better examples of several of the exhibited styles, and no I'm not talking $200 bottles.

  • @bringonthemonsters
    @bringonthemonsters Před rokem +3

    There is zero peat in Glenlevit...

  • @mr-vet
    @mr-vet Před rokem +1

    I remember when I was a kid (1970s/80s), the go-to drink for my parents and their friends was 7 & 7 (Seagram's 7 & 7-Up)

  • @markweidemann4641
    @markweidemann4641 Před rokem

    Well Done Sir... Amazing Beginner's Retrospective!!!

  • @Alex-zi1nb
    @Alex-zi1nb Před rokem +5

    Andre would be great guest on the whiskey tribe. Brianna might scare him away tho lol

  • @orlovsskibet
    @orlovsskibet Před rokem +63

    Glenlivet 12 is NOT peated, and has no peat aroma or flavor whatsoever.
    Great dram however.

    • @BridgetWirth
      @BridgetWirth Před rokem +14

      Thank you! Dude lost all credibility when he described Glenlivet as peaty; there is zero peat involved in the production of that scotch. I'm sure he is well educated on wine, but clearly doesn't know anything about whiskey that can't be looked up on wikipedia. Actually, if you looked up Glenlivet on wikipedia you'd know it's not peated so... I laughed out loud when he said "I'm a geek, I'm a nerd!" moments after labeling all scotch as "peaty".
      Andre seems like a nice guy and does great on camera, but BA is seemingly forcing him to make content far outside of his wheelhouse. Describing scotch as universally peaty is wildly inaccurate and may turn a lot of people off to scotch, as really only Islay scotch is peaty.
      The gross history of BA the last few years required them to rebrand, and I have been willing to give them a shot in that respect, but this is just straight up bad information and is kind of the nail in the coffin for me as far as taking them seriously as authorities on anything.

    • @theyreMineralsMarie
      @theyreMineralsMarie Před rokem +4

      Give the guy some Ardbeg and see if he gets any peaty notes.

    • @aaronsan6488
      @aaronsan6488 Před rokem +2

      ​@@theyreMineralsMarie He might say it has a clean, floral profile with notes of honeysuckle.

    • @peteryang3680
      @peteryang3680 Před rokem +2

      @@BridgetWirth Yeah, also when he said suntory toki reminded him of japan.... It's made in Scotland...

  • @tsarkist1
    @tsarkist1 Před rokem +1

    Just started watching......
    First of all a tulip shaped glass is best for nosing whiskeys. A glencairn preferably.

  • @noahozer8252
    @noahozer8252 Před rokem +1

    I’d love to see Andre do this video format for other spirits, brandy would be a good one

  • @meltz911
    @meltz911 Před rokem +9

    How about a blind taste test between low and high priced whiskeys? Pappy vs Old Thompson, that sort of thing.

    • @THE-SE7EN-SINS
      @THE-SE7EN-SINS Před rokem +2

      Pappy is over rated

    • @meltz911
      @meltz911 Před rokem +2

      @@THE-SE7EN-SINS That's why I used it in the example, I think it tastes like Old Thompson lol

    • @RYTF5
      @RYTF5 Před rokem

      ​@@THE-SE7EN-SINS Stitzel Weller Pappy surely isn't. Buffalo Trace Pappy is meh though.

  • @GreatThemeParkAdventures

    Huge fan of rye!! Bullit rye is awesome!

  • @j_rosenberg
    @j_rosenberg Před rokem +1

    You should do a video with the Whiskey Tribe. I love your videos on wine, your knowledge being an invaluable resource, but, as a whiskey lover, there is a number of things noticeably wrong with the whiskey information in this video which other whiskey drinkers have been quick to point out. I can tell that you know some things about whiskey but there is so much more to learn. Cheers brother 🥃

  • @AmahdBreazell
    @AmahdBreazell Před rokem +1

    Andre is such a cool guys fr. Seems really chill

  • @RedLightBlackBox
    @RedLightBlackBox Před rokem +586

    Not all Scotch whisky is peated...

    • @gTuya11
      @gTuya11 Před rokem +62

      Red maaaaybe has like 1% peat, the green label is their smokey offering. And im certain glenlivet is unpeated.

    • @JOyo246642
      @JOyo246642 Před rokem +129

      Lol 9:27, most identifiable thing is peat, on an unpeated scotch….

    • @yomuthabyotch
      @yomuthabyotch Před rokem +85

      yeah he kinda lost street cred.

    • @void.reality
      @void.reality Před rokem +78

      ​@@JOyo246642 And saying that the main difference between Irish whiskey and scotch is that scotch is peated. This guy clearly doesn't know the basics about whisky. Embarrassing.

    • @octo_contra
      @octo_contra Před rokem +13

      @@void.reality connemara notwithstanding, I agree. I love ya andre and you pass whiskey 101 but there are some details left to be learned

  • @GreyDevil
    @GreyDevil Před rokem +27

    Andre should've been given a better tasting glass for the whiskey. The glass he was given is pretty subpar for nosing whiskey, hoping the BA folks take note and give him proper tools next time

    • @david8393
      @david8393 Před rokem +13

      I get what you mean but I think the intent was to be more approachable considering how people usually treat whiskey

  • @otroflores91
    @otroflores91 Před rokem +1

    I remember the peanut butter shots at Ocean Beach noodle house .Owner went on to make screwball whiskey.The marketing was strong when it came out locally.

  • @connorvanzant594
    @connorvanzant594 Před rokem

    lol drinking the jim beans and speaking that highly of it was awsome im gunna start doing this whenever someone tells me im drinking to much

  • @sebasd.o.1414
    @sebasd.o.1414 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Such a funny and entertaining guy, but I would definitely not describe a Glenlivet as a peated whisky, as the drying process of that distiller (and every other Speyside distillery) does not involve peat

  • @PapaYeetos
    @PapaYeetos Před rokem +41

    I’m a big fan of Suntory Toki. It’s great neat and definitely worth a try.

    • @kirdot2011
      @kirdot2011 Před rokem +1

      Im sure ill never try it in my whole life

    • @billgormley1936
      @billgormley1936 Před rokem +1

      I definitely will try it. Sounds well worth it.

    • @QuickQuips
      @QuickQuips Před rokem +3

      Absolutely. Nikka Coffey Grain and Suntory Hibiki are good locally available follow ups. Though the best stuff is usually hoarded in Japan or stupid expensive.

    • @tsarkist1
      @tsarkist1 Před rokem +3

      Hibiki Harmony is deliciousness 🤤🤤🤤

    • @easylife3001
      @easylife3001 Před rokem

      Have a bottle now and trying to find Iwai

  • @tracielucaslord2924
    @tracielucaslord2924 Před 7 měsíci

    Great info as always Andre

  • @impact-go9086
    @impact-go9086 Před 5 měsíci

    At one of the bars I used to go to, they used screwball was used to make a pb&j shot. Equal parts screwball and Welch's grape juice with a tiny splash of creme de cacao.

  • @Tomatohater64
    @Tomatohater64 Před rokem +3

    I enjoy Woodford Reserve over crushed ice. Very mellow and tasty.

  • @andysorrel6354
    @andysorrel6354 Před rokem +5

    I know it may not be as diverse (or popular for that matter) but I’d love to see Andre explore different gins

    • @lxxwj
      @lxxwj Před rokem +1

      id say gin is more diverse than bourbon

    • @realbroggo
      @realbroggo Před 10 měsíci

      Gin is very diverse! The flavour palettes and styles are wide and varied and less constrained. I'd be up for a gin vid!!

  • @supejc
    @supejc Před rokem

    Yes, more of this man please

  • @kevinbakos8097
    @kevinbakos8097 Před 9 měsíci +1

    love andre. could we get one with more unique whiskeys?

  • @christophe9602
    @christophe9602 Před rokem +6

    Johny Walker Red label is suitable for cleaning your sink. But only barely.

  • @0723liam
    @0723liam Před rokem +8

    I would watch a 30 minute video on Andre telling me how to file taxes. He is so engaging and knowledgeable. Tequila and mezcal next!!!

  • @McShag420
    @McShag420 Před rokem +2

    Andre is certainly the best person BA added since the exodus. PERSONALITY means everything on camera.

  • @sparkleloofy
    @sparkleloofy Před rokem

    This was great! Thank-you!

  • @kanagawakenji7
    @kanagawakenji7 Před rokem +4

    1.) Might be better to use a Glencairn to taste whiskey
    2.) Not all Scotch uses peat, not sure where you got that idea [Islay is famous for using peat, but not even all Islay Scotch uses peat]

  • @jedaniels94
    @jedaniels94 Před rokem +18

    Screwball is actually super good in hot chocolate, it’s like drinking a Reese’s cup. But I don’t know what you use it for outside of that. I’ve heard it mixes well with root beer.

    • @TheeJoieDeVivreGarden
      @TheeJoieDeVivreGarden Před rokem +4

      I used to drink it on the rocks… 💯💯💯

    • @tehrickles1447
      @tehrickles1447 Před rokem +11

      It's pretty amazing if it's mixed with Chambord. Very dangerous combo, we call it a peanut butter and jelly shot.

    • @TheeJoieDeVivreGarden
      @TheeJoieDeVivreGarden Před rokem +1

      @@tehrickles1447 NICE!!

    • @chandlerhamilton3710
      @chandlerhamilton3710 Před rokem +1

      Cream soda

    • @jdraven0890
      @jdraven0890 Před rokem +1

      I've added it to White Russians, adds the peanut butter flavor nicely. Not a fan of it straight.

  • @isrexinsane
    @isrexinsane Před rokem +2

    They should consider having Andre review the best -and worst- non-alcoholic beverages to pair with food or liquor in restaurant or house party scenarios

  • @alexanderchaplin2459
    @alexanderchaplin2459 Před rokem

    So smart, brilliant and amazing descriptor. Anyone who uses the word Sasporella in everyday conversation you got my vote

  • @Vlammenzee
    @Vlammenzee Před rokem +7

    Red Label?, for under $50 you can get black or green label (green is just under $50), they are like 10 times better then Red Label, honestly it's paint remover, with how sharp it is, it's only drinkable as a mixer, with like coke.

    • @freighter1097
      @freighter1097 Před rokem

      They didn't say it was the best for under $50. Just ten bottles and his thoughts.

    • @KingDevTheGreat
      @KingDevTheGreat Před rokem

      Green is over $70 where I live, but definitely black 39.99, and double black 49.99.. of course, this is in my state that has state run ABC stores. Interesting how prices can be so different

  • @ayokel9194
    @ayokel9194 Před rokem +4

    Could do an entire video on Japanese whiskies. So many great ones. Not cheap though.

    • @AutoAbsolute
      @AutoAbsolute Před rokem +1

      I'm a massive Japanese whiskey and wine fan

  • @AlejandroPDX
    @AlejandroPDX Před rokem +1

    Best BA series. Andre is awesome

  • @RonSmith472
    @RonSmith472 Před rokem +2

    Yeah bro I'm all about that Woodford and you should've had Sexton Irish Malt in there very tasty.

  • @339Ryan
    @339Ryan Před rokem +3

    A Glencairn would be a better vessel for tasting/nosing.

  • @alextheflame8733
    @alextheflame8733 Před rokem +5

    I feel like andre should try some romanian wines, lots of pearls

  • @wineupwithnaniso
    @wineupwithnaniso Před rokem +1

    I worked for a distillery company based here in Ohio. I learned a lot about whiskeys and tasting (yes we had alcohol in the office😅).

  • @CorvetteBill364
    @CorvetteBill364 Před měsícem

    Great insight into these sprits .

  • @Vanithoth
    @Vanithoth Před 7 měsíci +4

    Choosing Johnnie Walker Red Label instead of Black Label for the video should be a crime.

  • @AlexFischbachMusic
    @AlexFischbachMusic Před rokem +52

    A rocks glass is definitely not the glass that should be used for nosing. Tulip shape is a must. Also, not all scotch is peated. I absolutely love the wine videos. This one was kinda rough.

    • @mikemitchell9157
      @mikemitchell9157 Před rokem

      Glen carin is the type of glass you speak of

    • @AlexFischbachMusic
      @AlexFischbachMusic Před rokem +1

      @mikemitchell9157 yes, Glen's are one of the tulip shaped glasses I was talking about. They aren't the only ones, but they're certainly better than a rocks glass.

    • @mikemitchell9157
      @mikemitchell9157 Před rokem +1

      @@AlexFischbachMusic I thought the name refered to the shape of the glass. Hmph learn something new every day.
      Edit im really not being sarcastic I really thought they were all called Glen carin so forreal honestly thankyou for schooling me on it

  • @ever2gut1
    @ever2gut1 Před rokem

    Sipped on Skrewball on a camping trip, goes down smooth but the next day was not enjoyable haha

  • @mattdock7346
    @mattdock7346 Před 14 dny

    I actually quite like Skrewball on rocks for a dessert drink. Also great with a splash of Irish Creme. Rye is definitely my go to sipper because it's better bottle to bottle in the under $50 category than most bourbons or scotches. Whistlepig Piggyback is a great buy when you can find it for under 50.

  • @delvesdg
    @delvesdg Před rokem +3

    No Makers Mark or Wild Turkey? Hmm?
    For the Suntory and the Screwball to be at the same price point is madness. Screwball should be as cheap as Fireball.

    • @LeatherDaddy97
      @LeatherDaddy97 Před rokem

      The prices listed here are inaccurate at best, even including the differences across the country

    • @delvesdg
      @delvesdg Před rokem

      @@LeatherDaddy97 The prices shown do not indicate the particular volume of the bottle. I would assume all the bottles in the video were the same to show a true price/quality/favorable comparison, but that may not be the case. I happened to patron a local liquor store store yesterday. A 750ml bottle of Toki is about the same as a 1 liter bottle of Screwball. That price similarity is still criminal in my eyes.

  • @cptjeff1
    @cptjeff1 Před rokem +4

    FYI, Tennessee Whiskey is defined in federal law as "straight bourbon made in Tennessee". It's not like bourbon, it is bourbon. Jack has their own style for sure, but plenty of very different style bourbons out there.

    • @jsb2277b
      @jsb2277b Před rokem

      Yeah people have a really hard time understanding this. Even the "Lincoln County Process" is not unique to Tennessee whiskey. Evan Williams also uses a charcoal filtering process

  • @TheSmallTownExlorer
    @TheSmallTownExlorer Před 2 měsíci

    Another great video... though I would have loved to hear what he thought of Dewar's.

  • @AM-du6ud
    @AM-du6ud Před rokem +6

    André needs his own show/channel, ASAP.