I would definitely like to see Ciara O'doherty do a tasting like this. she absolutely loves anything alcohol and would be a good guest on here

@JamesMcCarty

2 жыл бұрын

You could have stopped at I would like to see Ciara. Period. Doesn't really matter what Ciara is doing, just like to see her.

@austinmanke376

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesMcCarty I mean you ain't wrong. she really excels at drinking and enjoying liquor though.

@ericmcdaniel2719

2 жыл бұрын

These two couldn't hang in there with Ciara. She's a Titan just because of her supernatural drinking powers.

@alanjbennett3733

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmcdaniel2719 agreed

@BrutusMaximusAurelius

2 жыл бұрын

A try channel crossover should definitely happen.

Daniel forgot one very important tip when teaching her how to try whiskey: after the "hot coffee sip" suggestion, it is important that you keep your mouth closed after the sip. Letting air in makes the alcohol 'burn" feeling. I've introduced several people to whiskey using these two steps and have had great success.

@Im_Old_Gregg

2 жыл бұрын

Another thing I suggest to new people when nosing is to open their mouth and breath half through the mouth and half through the nose. It softens the ethanol hit to the nose.

@YoPaulieMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@Im_Old_Gregg I've heard that as well... and I've tried it. Not sure I've figured out how to to it right, it's a little weird. :)

@Emppu_T.

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean Many people can't really sip they're used to just downing drinks

@noahvanderwyst1232

Ай бұрын

@@Im_Old_Gregg you do know that most people can't breath through their nose and mouth simultaneously, right?

@Im_Old_Gregg

Ай бұрын

@@noahvanderwyst1232 no I haven't read or conducted any studies on that topic sir. Where did you get this information?

The double Rex laughing after the Caol Ila was gold.

@gavinmartin7187

2 жыл бұрын

13:38 :-D

@SkankbumJerry

2 жыл бұрын

SPOILERSSS NOOO lol 🤣

@jasonrhome710

2 жыл бұрын

I still want to Caol Ila another go. Was very anti-smoke the first time I tried it, but I have been enjoying those flavors more lately.

Breathing is always the first thing I share with beginners - that’s where the majority of unpleasantness comes from in my experience. Completely swallowing 2-3 times before you exhale through your mouth makes a HUGE difference in the tasting experience

@jjy3k10

2 жыл бұрын

Fully or forcibly exhaling all the ethanol after sipping is the technique I picked up with my first bottle of Elijah Craig. Expelling most of the ethanol dramatically reduces the burn but still leaves a lot of flavor behind.

@mandavaler

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed first time whiskey drinks always exhale through the nose and it tends to over power their senses and burns their sinuses at the same time making for an unpleasant experience

@jeremycrowe4693

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@DusterTIB

2 жыл бұрын

Wait what? I'm trying to find out what I like in terms of whiskey, and was trying to A-B Elijah Craig and Woodford Reserve this weekend and was having a terrible time distinguishing between the two because of the burn. I should be swallowing a lot after taking a sip before breathing out?

@SteamyPickle

2 жыл бұрын

@@DusterTIB IIRC, the burn comes from the excess of ethanol vapors. Think about when you get too close when nosing and it burns - backing off it will let less concentrated vapors hit your nose, making it less unpleasant. Now think about that, except the alcohol is now inside your mouth, and you taste it by exhaling the vapors over your tongue. The more liquid alcohol in your mouth, the more concentrated vapors, hence the more the unpleasantness. Works for wine too :)

I feel like Canadian whisky would actually be the best for beginners who don't like "oakiness". There are no regulations on which barrel Canadian whisky has to be aged in, so beginners can try different Canadian whiskies that have been aged in different barrels to find one they like. I also feel like there's more variety in Canadian whisky than most other whiskies when it comes to flavors/mash bill, so it's a good category to explore all on its own

@elieddy4277

2 жыл бұрын

@sandir toukaev lol Crown Royal ain't the only Canadian whiskey. That's like saying that Bourbon isn't a good type of whiskey for beginners because Jim Beam is trash

@lania3717

2 жыл бұрын

@@elieddy4277 i like Lot 40 rye whisky 🥃

@vinslungur

2 жыл бұрын

@@elieddy4277 Jim Beam was my first and last whiskey lmao

@JackPorter

2 жыл бұрын

@@elieddy4277 what's annoying about that is people always pick the (not quite) bottom shelf anything when trying it for the first time, i understand people don't want to spend a lot if you're not going to drink it all, but it also swipes the legs from under the experience. that being said, i still think bourbon is probably my least favourite type of whiskey, personally.

@onemellofahess

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, would like to see a Canadian on here and sub out a scotch

Angel's Envy might have been more tolerable for her pallette. It is soft, effervescent, and has a sweet streak. Friendly to a delicate pallette.

So confused by the bonus Daniel and Rex in the background

@marcusmanchester1995

2 жыл бұрын

I kinda took them as an angel/demon on her shoulder... but more like they were both demons.

@markwarner5554

2 жыл бұрын

i think that was supposed to be the personification of KZread comments.

I bought monkey shoulder as my first whisky from watching you guys, and really enjoyed it. But it took about half the bottle to just get acclimated to drinking neat. The first bottle that really got me excited was Jameson stout edition. As far as bourbon goes I really liked wild turkey 101. It was such a slap in the face for me but also too interesting to not have another sip

@polymerasiecondens6857

Жыл бұрын

What do you think about coal ila

Eagle rare is the bottle that brought me in to the world of whiskey, however I was fortunate enough to have an experienced friend reccomend the bottle based off of food preferences. He is also the one that introduced me to the tribe. Cheers to you Derber!

It's amazing how important a role breathing plays in enjoying your experience with higher proof alcohol. Yes small sip like hot coffee but right before the sip, take a breath, hold it, sip, taste, swallow then exhale. If I had to make a list of the friendliest whiskeys I would have picked green spot for Irish, Glenfidich 14 for Scotch, Russell's Reserve 10 for bourbon.

@eatsmokedrink

2 жыл бұрын

the whisky can change in a glass, further more, once neckpour is gone, whisky changes in the bottle slightly, not always better or worse just changes. but its cool when a whisky is too fiery, too peaty, sometimes i leave it after neck pour for 1 month and suddenly boom. comes to its own.

A whiskey I use for introducing people is Aberlour 16. Beginners aren’t able to pick up the subtlety but is so mellowed that even if they are sensitive to the burn they tend to like it more.

Laphroaig 10 was my first love (the cs is still my favorite). For beginners, though, my go-tos are: Aberlour 12, Ardbeg Uggedal(not even trying to spell that right), Yamazaki 12 (or glenfiddich 15, they're shockingly similar), and Balcones 1 single malt.

@MrWhangdoodles

2 жыл бұрын

Ardbeg Uigeadail is my favourite Ardbeg. I agree with the others. I personally don't like the Glenfiddich 15 since the taste really lets me down after its scent overpromised. I like adding drops of Apfelstrudel liqueur in there and then it tastes like it smells.

@thevashfan12392

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrWhangdoodles I see how glenfiddich 15 is a bit of a let down. I personally like it but I'm still a novice just trying different things. my next 3 bottles are: glenfiddich 18 (looking to get a bottle of 21 afterwards and finish the lineup), then the 2 newer types of Glenlivet NAS with unique cask finishes.

@Gabriedj1

Жыл бұрын

Laphroaig 10 was my first love too. Smooth with no burn, but you have to enjoy the smokiness that comes along with it or you will hate it

Original Glenmorangie is usually an easy malt for beginners. Seems the slightly sweeter whiskies like the sherry or port matured malts are a little easier to start with as well.

@lettersnstuff

2 жыл бұрын

can confirm Glenmorangie 10 is very friendly,

@eatsmokedrink

2 жыл бұрын

yeah that is definitely a good gateway whisky, easy on the palate. So are glenlivet 12/15 Glenfiddich 12/15/18 aberlour most sherried drams are i find

@aaronsan6488

2 жыл бұрын

I would add Auchentoshan 12 to the mix. It is very sweet

@eatsmokedrink

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronsan6488 yeha, i find auchens too clean . Triple distilled clean, i like hazelburns but definitley the least out of the springbank family due to the triple distilled nature of it. but definitely easy on the palate

@AlexanderRay92

2 жыл бұрын

Macallan also

Eagle Rare. The first time I realized that there was flavors that I could taste other than just "high alcohol taste" that we all remember from college. It was enough for me to slowly overcome that impression over the course of a bottle. Now I'm 85% a scotch guy.

@ALRinaldi

Жыл бұрын

Basil Hayden’s for me…

@fredjones5698

Жыл бұрын

angels envy is what brought me into being able to enjoy whiskey, its very easy to drink and tastes quite pleasant. but i think i'm more of an irish whiskey guy now

Tx blended whiskey and BSB are the 2 whiskeys that opened my eyes to whiskey that I can actually enjoy. I found that for beginners the sweeter Bourbons are a great way to start

Never drank distilled until I watched your videos. My first en second where a Redbreast 12 and an Oban 14. These are my go to bottles ;-) Meanwhile found bladnoch 11, tamdu 12 and a johnny double black. Thank you for your content. I'm loving it.

@marceljohnson2215

2 жыл бұрын

Oban 14 and redbreast 12 are great

I think the first whisky that ever got me interested in further exploration was probably Johnnie Walker Black. Shortly thereafter I discovered Macallan 12 yr Sherry Cask and fell in love. But I really started delving deeper into whisky once I discovered Ardbeg Uigeadail. That stuff was a game changer for me, and I've never turned back.

After not liking bourbon, or Jameson, I found Glenlivet 12 years to be the least burny for me as a beginner.

For me, one of the good intro whiskies was Balvenie Doublewood. Another was Glenfarclas 17, though as a 17yo it wouldn't be a beginners' whisky due to price, but the sherry forward (and lacking in smoke) stuff is very friendly to newcomers.

@romeomatei5692

Жыл бұрын

Balvenie 12YO is the best.

Rex laughing in the back is by far my favorite part 😂😂

For me it was Lagavulin 16, but for a beginner/hater I'd go with things like Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Black, Dewar's White label, Jameson Caskmates Stout, Redbreast 12, Ancnoc 12 or Oban Little Bay. I'd go Laphroaig Select to start the peat/ash adventure. Wouldn't do Bourbon to start. I feel Bourbon needs proof to be good/flavourful and I wouldn't go high proof on someone new to whisky/spirits. Great vid guys

I discovered whisky with Jameson, but it's Glenfiddich 12 that made me actively drink whisky! Retrospectively I feel like Glenfiddich 12 is a great gateway into learning to taste different aspects of whisky. It's kind of malty yet it's kind of fruity and it has a smooth finish, and really kind of "trained" my palate to know what to look for when tasting whisky if that makes any sense!

This was awesome. I personally love each of the whiskeys tasted in this video, so it's so great to see someone experience them in an entirely different way. My very first whisky was a 12yo Glenlivet. It caught my interest and I decided to explore. The moment I realized I was truly into whiskey was when I sat down with a group of friends and a bottle of 10yo Bushmills single malt. So approachable, so easy to sip, so balanced. I enjoy all varieties now, but those were my lovely beginnings.

Love these videos! It helps me as a noob figure out what I like without spending an arm and a leg trying to figure it out 👌🏽

Laphroaig 10 was the whisky that made me fall in love with Scotch and I have converted at least 14 people using that. For those that didn't like it, anCnoc 12 or Balvenie DoubleWood worked well. Before I realised Scotch could taste that good, I used to drink Jameson. The first bourbon I liked was Woodford Reserve.

@joshuafurr6516

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me. What was your follow up to Laphroaig? I’m about to polish off a bottle and looking to try another. Maybe Ardbeg.

@andrewbutler7681

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuafurr6516 Back when I only had 4 bottles of Scotch, they were Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Cragganmore and Famous Grouse... However, I don't like the Ardbeg they make now as much as what they made back then, so maybe Ledaig or Port Charlotte?

@ryanmchenry8654

2 жыл бұрын

I really can't have Laphroaig at all. Or any scotch that I've tasted for that matter but esp Laphroaig. I can't remember which one now though. I seem to be in a minority 😅

Great episode. The whisky that got me into Scotch was Talisker 10 and it remains my favorite 25 years later. So, Daniel has it right. 😊

Balvenie Double wood 12, my first love. Now I own nearly 100 bottles from all the categories, but I still love going back to my first love.

She didn’t like bourbon or smoke, and loves wine. Speyside would be her jam. I would also have her try: Nikka Coffey Malt, GlenGrant 12, Compass Box Orchard House, Red Breast 12 and PX.

@MartinNelson

2 жыл бұрын

Got to agree on this one, it's why I suggest Singleton (really uncomplicated, but can be a real gentle introduction).

Maker's Mark or W.L. Weller. They were the first bourbons I had where I was like "I get why people drink bourbon." I like the cherry notes from the wheat, and the lighter notes eased me into bourbons with higher rye mash bills.

@no_activity

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Four Roses was the first bourbon I liked, but standard Makers Mark is the most accessible bourbon I've tasted. It's a little less complex than a lot of other bourbons, but that's not a bad thing for beginners.

First whiskeys were Balvenie followed by Dalwhinnie, but it was Glenmorangie's Quinta Ruban that got me hooked!

The whisky that truly got me into trying more was Talisker 10, but now, if I were to give some to somebody who is new to the world of whisky, I'd go for Glenmorangie Lasanta. It isn't my favorite Glenmo, but it is so so friendly and pleasant

I moved to Ireland last november and really got into Teeling, the small batch which is finalized in rum barrel and the single malt finalized in wine casks are great. I`m newbie in different flavours of whisky, but i`ve been buying these 2 since I first tasted them

Balvenie 12 year Double Barrel was the first whisky I really enjoyed, still a go to. Yellow/Green Spot also a great go to. With someone struggling with the burn might try it on ice at first.

@davebell4613

2 жыл бұрын

I second this. Balvenie 12 Double Wood as well. Then a local scotch bar showed me the range of taste that scotch can have and I was hooked as a whisk(e)y explorer!

The first whiskey I fell in love with and was able to pick up specific tasting notes Elijah Craig. But my nomination for best whiskey for beginners would be Writers Tears it's extremely simple with no alcohol burn or smell.

The little Rex and Daniel devils in the background were hilarious.

The first whiskey I drank as an appreciative adult was while I was on a tour of Scotland. We visited Edradour, "The Smallest Distillery In Scotland" (at the time). So Edradour 10 was what started my love for whiskey as an adult.

For me it would be Redbreast 12 and Green spot. With the way she reacted I would of tried one of the whiskeys from Japan, a Toki would be a good place to start, less burn and a cleaner more simple experience.

The editing killed me! Arrogant background Daniel is not having it 🤣🤣

This was a great idea for a video. I love how open to the experience she was even though she hasn't previously had good experiences with Whiskey.

Woodford Reserve Bourbon! I had always kind of liked whiskeys but they had always been cheaper stuff that you would find at college (or younger) parties. But then a buddies dad let me try his Woodford, and his Oban, and his Blanton's. Been a whiskey man at heart ever since.

In my experience, The Balvenie 12 seems to be a good introductory Scotch. I've introduced a few people to Scotch with it and it generally goes well. Caribbean cask would probably work, too.

@bjorndirckx9172

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree , especially the Caribbean cask with ice is awesome and very suited to get people in to wiskey

Laphroaig 10 was the first whiskey I really fell in love with.

@robgoesbananas1177

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! this one, if its at the bar im having one

@aaronsan6488

2 жыл бұрын

I salute you! I understand it's not the smokiest whisky ever, but that is some awesome smoke that blew me out of the water

I loved Tullamore DEW and Bushmills in the beginning (still do). The Jameson caskmates Stout was also very kind to me. Now I'm expanding the pallet and tend to favour Scotch every once in a while

First whiskey I had was a blend, either Teachers or Ballantine. Loved it, then discovered The Glenlivet and single malts. I don't get Glenlivet very often, there are still too many more drams to try but it will always hold a special place in my tongue!

Tullamore Dew was the Whiskey that made me fall in love with it! Irish Whiskey is a lot smoother for beginners. Maybe include a Canadian Whiskey as they are easier for beginners to stomach as well.

@ToastbackWhale

Жыл бұрын

And here I am struggling to finish my Tullamore DEW. It's just...such a nothing bottle, for me. Has nothing going on IMO.

She should have tried them on ice as well. For me, I had to go from mixed, and then to on the rocks before I could tolerate anything neat. Templeton Rye was the first whiskey I'd ever had neat and I enjoyed it. Not nearly as much as I enjoy scotch and bourbon now though.

@RocketSauce666

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. This also was a crash course. I'm sure it took longer than the video run time, but this seemed like 40-60 mins in the making which is a pretty overwhelming amount of whiskey on the palette for the uninitiated. I find a cube or two in a rocks glass really smooths out the ethanol and allows some of the flavor to come forward. It does require a little more time to let the ice melt and the booze to get cold.

I was introduced to whiskey through cocktails, but quickly moved to neat pours. My favorites when starting whiskey was Jefferson's Reserve and Larceny. Later on Writer's Tears was a great intro Irish whiskey.

Such a fun video and watching someone new try all the different variations. Thanks and cheers

She needed a low proof, fruit flavored whiskey. Someone mentioned Canadian whiskey and I think Apple Crown is about the best you could hope for. She gave it a good, honest shot.

@inho5737

9 ай бұрын

Honestly apple crown is underrated

I totally understand her reaction to bourbon. For some of us, those medicinal cherry cough syrup notes are just so dominant, it can never taste like anything else. Even now with experience, I mostly have a no new oak policy.

@pyotrilyichtchaikovsky3733

2 жыл бұрын

For me its not really the no new oak. I just tend to dislike whiskey from warmer climates. More oak less age. I just think they punch you in the face with a wall of cinnamon and brown sugar and amazing stuff but then fall immediately flat and dissapoint. Idk

First whisky I fell in love with was Ardbeg 10. First whisky that I could get a whisky hater to enjoy was a Glenmorangie 14 Quinta Ruban

After doing the bourbon trail in Kentucky I became a Jim Beam fan with Buffalo Trace in second and Elijah Craig in third.

The scotch that made me like scotch is Shackleton. Just the cheap blue bottle, never got my hands on the limited run. I'd personally put it on any beginner tasting, it goes down super easily and the salty notes are fun. I also personally find the Glenfiddich 15 more accessible & interesting than the 12 & the bourbon that made me like bourbon was Booker's

@JDs_RandomHandle

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was Speyburn, it was buttery and smooth with a hint of toffee like malt. Then I tried a cheap Islay to see if it was worth spending money. Now I'm a drunk that can't get enough of a slap and tickle from the ISLAY, Must be all caps you know.

Here are some whiskey's that, although didn't initiate my love of whiskey, they definitely solidified my love for it: woodford reserve double oaked (I think it tastes like chocolate), redbreast 12 (my favorite whiskey - no bite whatsoever), angel's envy, and lagavulin 16 (probably not great for a beginner whiskey list).

@Deathmastertx

2 жыл бұрын

Redbreast 12 is so damn good but it's delicate stuff.

@silver924

2 жыл бұрын

These are also my favourite whiskeys (or at least top 3 in each category).

@stevealexander8010

2 жыл бұрын

WR dbl-oak taste like ..BIG WOOD (take that as you will). Then a massive overdose of the banana ((aka Brit: 'pear drop') iso-amyl -alc') . It's true garbage. Beam & MGPI produce lot' better product t lower price. 4roses too,.

@thevashfan12392

2 жыл бұрын

@@Deathmastertx agreed, though glenfiddich 12 kinda wrested my interest then glenfiddich 15 solera vat wrested that. it just goes down so easy for me. the only catch: I like my whiskey as a cocktail (with coke) and it's just enough to reduce the heat whilst getting plenty of the tasting notes which is why I find glen 15 to be.....a bit of a mixed hitter, the bourbon note is repugnant but once I got used to the taste it's like water!

As a whiskey youngin, these videos have helped me understand and appreciate what goes into this amazing creation. That being said, I stay for the antics and editing of the videos. Absolutely top notch, whiskey tribe. 🤣🤣

One thing I do to subdue the burn is to take the smallest amount of whiskey in like a drop or two. Push my tongue to the roof of my mouth and let the whiskey run down and coat my tongue. The whiskey will dilute with your saliva and then I’ll swallow. This prevents that burning sensation and let’s you taste more of the whiskey imo. I’ve had my brother try most of the beginner whiskeys and he didn’t like most of them. One of the whiskies I had high hopes for was Glenlivet 14 Cognac Cask which he actually liked. It’s really fruity / floral with little to no burn. It’s also affordable if you’re going for the 375 ml bottle.

Reminds me of my wife's reaction and she doesn't drink (and also doesn't like coffee, chocolate, cola, or tea - so no bitter notes.) I've had her nose whiskey and two things happen. One, she can smell the alcohol if it's sitting on the table (I can't), and can't even nose the glass with getting overwhelmed. Two, she can't distinguish the smell of bourbon from mezcal because she gets such a strong rubbing alcohol smell. Part of me wonders if that's more than just sensitization and maybe she's genetically more sensitive to alcohol and bitter flavors like coffee.

@vinslungur

2 жыл бұрын

Smell and taste is already super individualistic and varies between people. It's like the Whiskey hater who turned out to really like the smoky whiskeys, he always stuck his whole nose in the glass to smell it probably because his sense of smell is desensitized (the opposite to your lovely wife). Take care. Greetings from Iceland :)

@adambrickley9088

2 жыл бұрын

@@vinslungur Yeah, it's definitely very individualistic, just like taste for spicy food and everything else.

Gina actually has really good tasting techniques and if or when she can finally pickup exhaling forcibly to dramatically reduce the ethanol burn she's banging up against. My hope is she would start to enjoy what we all do on the other side of that wall.

First whiskies I really found approachable were Hibiki Harmony and Woodford Double Oaked. Still keep a bottle of them in my collection years later!

Thanks to this channel - I started on the great whiskies for beginners - Monkey Shoulder, Jamesons and Buffalo Trace are absoloutely the right ones. The list does not need changing, I have to say it took me buying a bottle and having one neat each evening to acclimatise to the tastes. One session like this does not mean the list for beginners needs changing.

One of the perfect entries to a higher quality Bourbon for me was Woodford Reserve. Prior to that it was just JD.

@saschaeggert2148

2 жыл бұрын

WR also brought me back into the whisk(e)y game. It's a good entry to Bourbon, no doubt. You should check out Eagle Rare, it's pretty amazing. My favorite right now is the Town Branch Single Barrel Reserve at 61.3 % Vol. The alcohol in this one is so beautifully embedded, there is almost no burn.

@stickfigureman3D

2 жыл бұрын

@@saschaeggert2148 spot on about eagle rare, it's delightful. Angels envy is great as well, but for a more "budget" option I've been gravitating towards the Russel's reserve. It's kind of generic bourbon tasting, but a really good bourbon so who cares.

@elfberserker

2 жыл бұрын

Glenlivet got me into whiskey, Woodford Reserve kept me there and now Elijah Craig won't let me go.

Based on Gina's taste I think she may like a Japanese Whisky.

@Emppu_T.

2 жыл бұрын

A fruity floral Nikka would be superb.

@posterestantejames

Жыл бұрын

based on Gina‘s taste I think she likes getting drunk.

Holy shit, the doubles in the background had me dying of laughter. lol. Keep that bit around.

After trying the basic level bottom shelf whiskeys, the one that really opened my world to what whiskey could be was Talisker Dark Storm, received it as a gift and fell in love.

Based on my experience with my wife who is not a fan of whiskey, Michters American Whiskey might be the "bourbon" for a whiskey hater (yeah, I know it technically isn't a bourbon, but it is very similar). Strangely , she also liked Cali Riptide Rye, which is 118 proof, so it isn't the alcohol, it's just the flavor.

Y'all frequently say a whisky is "beginner friendly" but not something you'd frequent. I'm thinking TX and Gentleman Jack. If someone's this averse to the full flavor versions why would you not go straight to what you state as beginner friendly?

Jack Daniel's was my first experience with whiskey but Jameson is where I discovered just how much more there is to whiskey. Jameson was also my go to shower whiskey in a different life

Bowmore 12 got me started. Loved the Islay from the beginning. I'm unusual, however, most people I find like the ones you listed as entry whiskies. Excellent video and I'm sharing it with plenty of newbies.

Not the first whisky I got into, but Tamdhu is definitely beginner friendly as it's basically alcoholic vanilla pudding.

I think that, for those that like wine, some of the better ' first' whiskeys would be those finished in wine cask ( ie. Glenlivet 14 or 15); or those that have a ' feel of a wine' ( light or fruity or a ' sparkly' mouth feel ie. Macallan 12)

For me my friends tried to introduce me to whisky with all the classics and nothing worked for me. until i tried Dalwhinnie 15 Yr and it just clicked now i have grown to love single malt and branched off into the rest of Whisky.

Green Spot for me. It wasn't my first whiskey, but it's the first one I LOVED! Pretty sure it's the first bottle I bought twice. It's soft and friendly enough to be "beginner" I suppose, but also complex and flavorful enough to enjoy everytime I go back to it .

I shot whiskey in my twenties and have only drank beer for the last twenty years. Lagavulin 16 was the whisky that started my love for whisk(e)y. I now love all sorts of Scoth, Irish, and American whiskies.

Genuinely Four Roses was the first one that clicked with me as a neat pour. Before that it was purely mixed drinks and Crown Royal and coke was my go to. All the variations of crown. Since then ive added all kinds to my list and shelf. Ardbeg, Laphroig, i even managed to get a bottle of Hibiki Harmony. Ardbeg is a good one also that ive introduced people to and theyve been like wow thats so unique wth.

The first whiskey I can say I really liked and still come back to often is Four Roses Small Batch Select. WT 101 is now the closest thing I have to a daily drinker, but luckiky I have a big enough collection now that I typically don't thr same thing multiple times in a row.

For me I first started with a Benriach 10 year peated speyside scotch whiskey. I love it that peat smoke, with the oak, and Liqurish Anis. It is awesome.

The two bottles that got me into whisky were Makers Mark and Bowmore 12. I got the makers to try my hand making a Old Fashioned so had to try it neat and enjoyed it. The Bowmore I got after I came across the channel and wanted a smoky whisky to try on a Penicillin, after the Bowmore I thought that's smoky but pleasant so tried Laphroaig and couldn't get on board initially but now smoky whisky tends to be my favourite.

The whiskey I first enjoyed was Cardhu Gold Reserve, it’s sweeter with a soft pear or apple kinda flavour. I mainly drank cognac’s so Cardhu really eased me into it. Also Singleton 12 is amazing, sweet honey that I could drink for days

I had tried a few whiskeys before finding you guys. Mainly Jack Daniels and I had tried Johnny Walker Black years ago. I did however try Glenlivet 12 on the recommendation of a friend because it was on of their favorites. That was the one that started it. I also recommend Woodford Reserve, and Wild Turkey 101

Balvenie Signature was the first that really peaked my interest, which my wife had won in a raffle, lol. Until then it had always been Jack & Water.. since then I found this channel, intentionally bought Laphroaig and fell in love, became a proud Magnificent Bastard and have been adding to my collection ever since.

Crown Royal (plain Crown, not a flavored variety) or MAKER'S MARK! How did the one whiskey that marketed as a No Burn whiskey not be the first thing you present?

love the channel! beginner whisky is so hard to quantify but i find sherried ones great as 'gateway' whiskies lol great vid, keep it up!!

As a beginner I found the Singleton of Dufftown (12 year) easy to drink and has a espresso note that I like. Talisker 10 I think it is very interesting and well balanced at the same time.

The first whiskey I fell in love was Johnny Walker Blue. After that I've been trying to find some cheaper alternatives. The ones I always suggest to my friends are Oban 14 and Monkey Shoulder.

Woodford/ Eaglerare were my two intros to bourbon. Scotch is where I started. Love BTAC line but I could never grasp the taste for Buffalo Trace brand. All others were great. Appreciate the channel!.

The first whiskey I had when I was 19 (drinking age in my country is 18) was Tullamore Dew. It was recommended to me in an Irish Pub as a "whiskey with training wheels" and I feel that still holds true. That or Jameson are usually the ones I recommend for people to try if they are just curious and do not want to invest too much money. Also I like to give people Glenmorangie to try as their first whiskey.

When i was new to whiskey, Aberlour 12 was the first one I tried and liked on the first sip. I had a similar experience with Ardbeg.

@kevingray8616

2 жыл бұрын

Aberlour 12 was my gateway scotch. I tried others, but had a hard time. Once I got through that first bottle of Lagavulin 16, whoa momma!

I'm impressed how seamlessly the "angel/devil" Rex/Daniel are composited into the cense. Ignoring how hilarious it is, on a technical level it's just impressive!

The one that made me fall in love with whiskey was wild turkey rare breed, for some reason I didn't feel a burn like I did with anything else despite it being cask strength. But the concentration of flavors finally made me able to pick out some of those flavors I kept hearing should be be in the whiskeys.

I started my whisky journey the same way most Aussies did. with a Johnny Red. and it was terrible. The first whisky I enjoyed was a Glenfiddich 12. but the one that turned me into a whisky lover was the Cragganmore 12.

The first whiskey that caught my interrest was Bushmills 10. I fell in love when soon there after I first tasted Bunnahabhain 12.

@artvandelay3922

2 жыл бұрын

Bushmills 10 is very underrated

The whiskey that made me fall in love with whiskey was Aberlour A'Bunadh. After following your channels and learning quite a bit, I started dipping my toes in the water. After I had tasted a few whiskies, I suspected I might really like ones with a heavy sherry influence. I did an internet search and discovered the term "sherry monsters" and haven't looked back.

Jack Daniels Single Barrel was the one that got me into the whisky liking and exploring. Now, around 8y later, I'm into all the different scotch flavors I can have.

Glendalough double barrel. I give that to beginners and it seems to go well. Glen Grant 12 and Arran 10 as well.

Paddy’s Irish whiskey..... absolutely changed my life man it was the first “drink” with my dad and his biker buddy we drank the bottle in less than 2 hours. The color, taste, and bottle are perfect for my tastes. If you ever see it buy a case!!!

@stanimirivanov4052

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like it. Single malt only. (Maybe some top class blend and bourbon/tennesy)

It was Dalwhinnie 15 at a Robert Burns Night party hosted by the Irish-born priest at our church! We loved it straight away, and it's our go-to when we travel. I agree with eli eddy that Canadian might be the best starting point for beginners.

I had the same experience as Gina - tried JW Red, Balantines, Four Roses and Jameson, all of it was just pain and burning. I then just said screw it and thought maybe whisky just isn't for me. I bout a bottle of rum for my birthday (Diplomatico Riserva Exclusiva) and I REALLY enjoyed it. By drinking sonething I liked, I finally got used to ABV higher than beer or wine. One day I decided to try whisky again, went to a pub, and ordered Glennfiddich 12. I really liked that stuff. Loved the pear and apple notes, and really liked the black pepper (spaghetti carbonara is one of my favorite dishes). Later I tried a whisky called Two Doves, it's produced here in Serbia and again - loved the black pepper and waxy walnut notes I got from it. So my suggestion - every once in a while try a new type of spirit. I found spirits with a bit more sweetness to be easier to drink, maybe that works out for some.

First whiskey I ever drank on the rocks was Macallan 10y. That's when I knew I wanted to try more. I've liked pretty much everything else neat. Only whiskey I haven't liked has been Crown Royal, Buffalo Trace and Makers Mark (Makers 76 is fantastic though).

I know it's not what some would call "affordable " but Glenlivet 21 was the whisky that started my journey into scotch and then bourbon many years later. Glen 12 was the first bottle is purchased.

It's just hilarious and so honest,))))) My wife is no whiskey drinker and she really really liked Redbreast 12 and Four Roses small batch and single barrel)))))