What is a good whisky for a complete beginner? 🥃

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  • Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2022
  • Richard Patterson discusses what a good whisky is for a complete beginner.
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Комментарии • 405

  • @causticgrip8329
    @causticgrip8329 7 месяцев назад +506

    "Sir, we didn't ask you any of that. We only asked you to blow into this tube."

  • @ollie3428
    @ollie3428 Год назад +597

    This man is a true gent and really appreciates whisky. Would absolutely love to have a dram with Richard Patterson while he shares his stories

    • @Lee-yn1by
      @Lee-yn1by 6 месяцев назад

      He’s a great salesman

    • @supadopemex9245
      @supadopemex9245 4 месяца назад +3

      He’s retired from The Dalmore as master distiller and he’s passed the reigns to someone who he really like. I think he’s still the master blender though. Correct me if I’m wrong.
      Regardless, I’ve been a huge fan of The Dalmore and all of their expressions since I tried it for the first time in 2019.

    • @youtubesnamingpolicysucks
      @youtubesnamingpolicysucks 13 дней назад

      Him and Jim McEwan

  • @Karl-me4mh
    @Karl-me4mh Год назад +547

    and never forget to throw half of it up the wall

    • @Katrina-we3wv
      @Katrina-we3wv Год назад +7

      😂😂

    • @gavhinds8190
      @gavhinds8190 Год назад +3

      Lmfao..brilliant..

    • @fan.80s_90s
      @fan.80s_90s 11 месяцев назад +14

      Actually he threw most of the whiskey on the carpet. He said the reason he does that is to clean the glass from odors.

    • @ShaneO-nm2hh
      @ShaneO-nm2hh 11 месяцев назад +5

      😂😂. The funny thing is I’ve seen people do the exact same thing when changing from one brand of whiskey to another. To remove any residue and odors from the last whiskey they where sipping. It’s normally the tiniest amount of the next whiskey they are going to sip. And yes it gets swirled around the glass and normally thrown onto the ground or over your shoulder.

    • @sowhat...
      @sowhat... 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@ShaneO-nm2hh you mean when they're gonna have one whiskey after another in the same glass? why not just change glass? or at least change glass?
      so they are only about to drink a bit of the next whisky but throw away even more than they drink?

  • @Mikemobacasual
    @Mikemobacasual Год назад +397

    Dude is like a pro whiskey drinker. How can you dislike this guy, he's great.

  • @scottclarke1350
    @scottclarke1350 4 месяца назад +8

    Monkey shoulder blended malt is a great one to start with. Other options would be glenlivet 12 yo, glenmorangie 10 yo or a chivas regal 12 yo. Remember to add enough water so you can drink it comfortably and try a few different ones to discover what you like!

  • @slickstrings
    @slickstrings Год назад +25

    For anyone genuinly wondering how to start with whisky, dont stress too much about what particular whisky.
    I would say start with something low abv. 40%. You want to train yourself to get used to the alcohol burn so its no longer an unpleasant distraction.
    Perhaps add a teaspoon or 2 of spring water (not chilled) and take a sip, roll it over your tongue gently and swallow. Focus on the flavours, not the burn. What did you notice? Was it floral? Fruity? Did it remind you of citrus or perhaps xmas cake or were there whisps of a campfire?Eventually you wont notice the burn very much and will be able to 'see through' it to the flavours, but as richard said, dont rush it! Have a dram when you feel like it. Share your journey with a friend and compare notes. Its not a competition, its an experience that we are lucky to have the opportunity to enjoy.
    As far as what bottle? Theres no rules but id say start with something decent but not expensive (ie better than johnny walker red but not too expensive). It doesnt have to be a scotch either. There is great whisky made all over the world but you can find decent quality and affordable scotches at most bottle shops. You want something thats meant for savouring but if you are inexperienced you might not be able to appreciate the nuances of an expensive bottle and that would be a a shame for the whisky and your wallet. You can build up to that later!
    Later on, go halves with your whisky pal on a more fancy bottle and enjoy it together. Welcome to the wide world of whisky.

    • @Yinyankstank
      @Yinyankstank 8 месяцев назад

      Ur gay

    • @agat611
      @agat611 8 месяцев назад +3

      Your comment is so inspiring and a Realy serious guidance to newbies in whiskey. Thank you sir.

    • @Suno-ta-sei
      @Suno-ta-sei 7 месяцев назад +4

      Id recommend john dewar and son's white label blended scotch whiskey. Its smooth no burn and you can keep it in the mouth and enjoy the notes of something not sure what.
      Either its smooth or i am a official alcoholic 😅

    • @esoterictrinitarian1990
      @esoterictrinitarian1990 6 месяцев назад +2

      Fantastic input. This is how articulate I’d like to be describing whiskeys.

  • @rc121crx
    @rc121crx 5 месяцев назад +15

    He and the My pillow guy should collaborate

    • @corvoattano9303
      @corvoattano9303 2 месяца назад +1

      Duuuude 😂 Mike Pillow's new career

  • @genYsurvive
    @genYsurvive Год назад +85

    got it, chew the whisky to extract the flavours

  • @tnsaturday
    @tnsaturday Год назад +172

    - Sir, this is a wendy's.

  • @misfitbrothers776
    @misfitbrothers776 7 месяцев назад +2

    This guy is bringing classy back and elevating it to a whole new level.

  • @Circuitssmith
    @Circuitssmith Год назад +72

    I’d love to hear this guy describe something mundane like chocolate milk.

    • @sowhat...
      @sowhat... 9 месяцев назад

      you should see that RUclipsr that analyzes the simplest things or something like that. I watched one and a soda can pour hack and he made it seem life changing lol

  • @LimoneneDaddy
    @LimoneneDaddy Год назад +12

    Just found this guy, great stuff. My dad was born in scotland and came over to the US when he was 17, this guy sounds like my dad when hes drunk 😂😂😅😅 ❤❤

  • @bigpompano1659
    @bigpompano1659 8 месяцев назад +2

    I love that this man is trending right now

  • @Joe-Dirt579
    @Joe-Dirt579 Год назад +44

    Chew your whiskey! Got it!

  • @Tennisisreallyfun
    @Tennisisreallyfun 17 дней назад

    There is a phrase I go with that always helped me whenever I was around products I did not have an intimate knowledge of that would guide me to “the good stuff”. My mother taught it to me and I think it came from Coco Chanel, and I think it’s perfect for that time when you’re out and about and you don’t have someone around to guide you to the right decisions. It goes like this: “If you don’t know what is good, ask what is expensive”. I have, of course, greatly developed my tastes and my knowledge of many things since childhood, but this mindset never failed me whenever I encountered something new as I was growing up😉

  • @phoenixguild8375
    @phoenixguild8375 Год назад +3

    His explanation is excellent! Experiment, and learn what you like, and sits well with you.

  • @drakewarnock1239
    @drakewarnock1239 7 месяцев назад +2

    For what it's worth, the first scotch that I started with that I really liked was Glenmorangie so that's what I always recommend. It's not too expensive and not too strong and a little fruity so it's easy to drink.

    • @bluemarlin8138
      @bluemarlin8138 7 месяцев назад

      That’s a good one to start with. So is Balvenie. Or even Glenlivet or Glenfiddich for that matter, although they have a bit less character (but then again, a beginner probably won’t mind that). I’d say a Macallan too, but some people taste a lot of sulphur in it (I don’t) and find that off-putting. I’d definitely recommend that beginners hold off on some of the more “interesting” scotches until getting some experience, and then finally try the peated stuff, if that’s something they like.

  • @yanliu3223
    @yanliu3223 Месяц назад

    Truth, my man.

  • @brianmcgoldrick9529
    @brianmcgoldrick9529 8 месяцев назад

    This is the best channel I've ever seen, peak british humor. Its totally ironic, i realized its was a schtick in a different video where he threw out the first pour then jammed his nose in the glass. I love it

  • @gavhinds8190
    @gavhinds8190 Год назад +1

    Top bloke.. love his advice..

  • @alexanderlunkov864
    @alexanderlunkov864 Год назад +4

    such a nice gentleman

  • @MemekingJag
    @MemekingJag 5 месяцев назад

    the best way i found is a whisky tasting set. find which regional variety you like the best, and then you can try other specific malts.
    also, often given advice for scotch is neat with just a few drops of water in your dram - not any amount that would 'cut' it. maybe folk advice, but i find it opens up the flavour surprisingly well for such an insignificant dilution.

  • @rozzer666
    @rozzer666 Год назад +1

    This guys a legend

  • @analogueoverdigital929
    @analogueoverdigital929 4 месяца назад

    This is so true. As someone who is new to whisky, bourbon and scotch, and loves them all, its intimidating. I have found that many 20 - to 30 dollar bottles are just as good as some high-end brands.

  • @jedolson6015
    @jedolson6015 Год назад +24

    Me during the whole video: “That’s what she said!”

  • @akizenx
    @akizenx 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you Mr. Patterson.

  • @frobro2250
    @frobro2250 5 месяцев назад

    Glad to see you are still at it

  • @user-vu9ei3gy6w
    @user-vu9ei3gy6w 8 месяцев назад

    Love this fella

  • @Tmaster361
    @Tmaster361 10 месяцев назад +1

    The two best ones to start are right behind him. The laphroaig 10 and the highland park 12. I would recommend the glenmorangie port roban as well

  • @Mike-pr1mz
    @Mike-pr1mz 6 месяцев назад

    This man should be king

  • @TreeGod.
    @TreeGod. Год назад +35

    I feel like this is a really advanced way to mask being an alcoholic

    • @andresmcjr
      @andresmcjr Год назад +1

      How is it not everyone who drinks in a alcoholic 🤡

    • @TreeGod.
      @TreeGod. Год назад +5

      @@andresmcjr does everyone who eats food, eat until they get fat?

    • @Iamthesenateiwillmakeitlegal
      @Iamthesenateiwillmakeitlegal 7 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@andresmcjrso if I buy a knife that automatically makes me a serial killer

  • @alucard0712
    @alucard0712 8 месяцев назад

    okay there is fourth video of this gentle man and I'm subscribed!

  • @albionparrot5607
    @albionparrot5607 Год назад +2

    I’m in love with the Speysides.

  • @twopapitas9667
    @twopapitas9667 8 месяцев назад +2

    “Sir I just asked for a double Jack and Coke”

  • @gibran.ferreira
    @gibran.ferreira 7 месяцев назад

    Professor 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @myleneacaylar9157
    @myleneacaylar9157 11 дней назад

    Great guy

  • @kahbakahba2108
    @kahbakahba2108 4 месяца назад

    Im a bartender and i always try to keep a good range of what i would serve in cocktails or even straight up if the coustomer asks for it but its so hard to recommend whiskey because it has so many styles and many people dont like smoky and many people want it on the rocks which makes it hard for me to give a good recommendation when they say “i like whiskey” and at home i like to drink bourbon or from sweden since its my place of origin. When im standing behind the bar i rarely know what to recommend. I can only say what i like

  • @arjenlaan4103
    @arjenlaan4103 8 месяцев назад

    Tried some out, thought I'd have to be snobbish about only single malts, then I stumbled upon a malt/grain blend that fit my taste so perfectly that I just stick with it (although I hardly drink anything alcoholic anymore these days. But it's nice to know that there is that one whiskey that can always increase my happiness by just that little notch :-) )

  • @LordBlk
    @LordBlk Год назад

    I love this guy..awesomeness

  • @maskedmilkythe0G
    @maskedmilkythe0G Год назад

    FINALLY I HAVE FOUND THE LEGEND!!!

  • @gladesucks7907
    @gladesucks7907 7 месяцев назад +1

    First I get the video of him throwing whiskey all over his floors, now he’s taken over my algorithm

  • @DR.Detroit11
    @DR.Detroit11 Год назад

    Thx for the lesson!

  • @nicke3908
    @nicke3908 Год назад

    Bless you🙌

  • @Mike1614b
    @Mike1614b Год назад +18

    Recommending a couple reasonably priced bottles seems like a good idea

    • @TitanRL1
      @TitanRL1 5 месяцев назад

      It's pretty easy to pick one and start. recommendations are better when given on a taste preference. for a beginner, asking your local total wine or specs employees is going to provide about the same result as asking someone who has been in the industry for decades, because a beginners palette hasn't developed and evolved to recognize certain notes that will make a Jameson different from a Grangestone. a beginner will be able to pick up on things like heat, smoothness, and general flavor, but not enough for it to make a significant difference between price ranges, types, and ages. What this gentleman did was elaborate on how a beginner should develop their pallete, and effectively said "you can start wherever you like, but make sure you taste it well to find what you truly enjoy."

  • @BlackSeedCH
    @BlackSeedCH 8 месяцев назад

    doing a tour in scotland is a good start, did mine in 2007, 2 weeks in the highlands, 1 week in inverness...

  • @enochthewitness-2023
    @enochthewitness-2023 8 месяцев назад

    I like this guy

  • @adarshom4255
    @adarshom4255 7 месяцев назад +1

    The best thing a complete beginner can do is stay away from smoking drinking

  • @cleanerben9636
    @cleanerben9636 8 месяцев назад

    nice advice

  • @bobrocks8387
    @bobrocks8387 Месяц назад

    I had no idea that Whisky was such an adventure.😮

  • @Armageddon2077
    @Armageddon2077 9 месяцев назад

    Johnny Walker Green Label was my Beginner-Level Scotch. Before drinking Scotch, when I was much younger, I started with Southern Comfort bourbon, eventually moved on to Wild Turkey, and over to Jameson's, and then got into various types of Johnny Walker blended whisky before I started regularly drinking Scotch. The bottle I'm currently working on is Glenlivet Captain Reserve.

  • @George_Shonia
    @George_Shonia Год назад +1

    Really knows what he is talking about

  • @felipeseguraiv2578
    @felipeseguraiv2578 23 дня назад

    I need this mans voice when I sleep and some whiskey ofc

  • @joshandkorinna
    @joshandkorinna 11 месяцев назад

    When I picture a whiskey expert in my head this is the guy that shows up.

  • @serdj_50618-P
    @serdj_50618-P 8 месяцев назад

    Lovely!

  • @danieljpollack1814
    @danieljpollack1814 5 месяцев назад

    Dude shows up to an AA meeting:

  • @FrederikAbramson
    @FrederikAbramson 8 месяцев назад

    The healthiest advice ever!😂

  • @hotsalami278
    @hotsalami278 5 месяцев назад

    I like the part where he told us a good whisky for a complete beginner

  • @fonz-ys6xu
    @fonz-ys6xu 5 месяцев назад

    "Don't knock it back like a cowboy"
    - This Guy

  • @rinkurakesh
    @rinkurakesh 11 месяцев назад +1

    Scotland is great

  • @bobocpe
    @bobocpe 7 месяцев назад +1

    I showed this video to my wife. She didn't catch the innuendo😑

  • @FedUpVet
    @FedUpVet 8 месяцев назад +8

    This gentleman has become my spirit animal no pun intended

  • @bretttownsend6495
    @bretttownsend6495 8 месяцев назад

    AA before starting your drinking journey is the best place to start

  • @stanlee5413
    @stanlee5413 7 месяцев назад

    "Remember to hold it long in the mouth"
    ... My new pickup line for the clubbs

  • @christopherwojtan750
    @christopherwojtan750 8 месяцев назад

    Thought he was a meme at first but this guy is a character who looks his whiskey.

  • @Dducksquad
    @Dducksquad 6 месяцев назад

    "sir, im going to ask you one more time, license and registration"

  • @CesarGonzalez-xl7fc
    @CesarGonzalez-xl7fc 7 месяцев назад

    Advice that applies both to whisky and women. 👍

  • @nix-cipher
    @nix-cipher 8 месяцев назад +1

    A good start is Admiral Nelsons finest!
    😂

  • @Whatcyberbulling
    @Whatcyberbulling 8 месяцев назад

    I went down this rabbit hole years and years ago. I like any single malt scotch, chilled and over a little ice. Now I still say my all time favorite is a tequila. Cava de oro extra anejo. It will change your life.

  • @ZOCCOK
    @ZOCCOK 8 месяцев назад

    Bring this guy, Brewzle, and Tipsy Bartender together, you would have one of the greatest videos on alcohol ever 😂❤

  • @pennstate21
    @pennstate21 Месяц назад

    Okay gonna chew the whiskey! Thanks sir!

  • @SilenceSupreme
    @SilenceSupreme Год назад +1

    How to level up as a novice alcoholic 101

  • @robd4361
    @robd4361 Год назад +1

    “And remember: if it’s no’ah Scottish, it’s crap!”

  • @twanpilich7861
    @twanpilich7861 29 дней назад

    My first , i was 16. Almost 50 years ago...and the first was Dimple (if i remember)

  • @_Beard_life_
    @_Beard_life_ 2 месяца назад

    I just had scotch for the first time, and I like it. I'm getting bourbon next to see what I like better. I'm tippicly a cognac man, but I want to expand my palate

  • @strideytidey8665
    @strideytidey8665 Год назад +1

    I really like that he didn't answer the question

    • @jcarry5214
      @jcarry5214 Год назад

      I'm amazed that he didn't even accidentally give a starting point. I feel like he could have said don't start with one start with a variety so you learn what the ballgame is about. But nope.

  • @CrabbinFever
    @CrabbinFever 6 месяцев назад

    When I was younger i'd just drink to get drunk and thought ingesting as much as possible was the cool and correct way to drink.
    Now i enjoy an Oz. Of bourban or whisky every now and then. Just sipping it.

  • @MartinsChanny
    @MartinsChanny Год назад

    Reminds me of my grandad legend

  • @gruffstroog444
    @gruffstroog444 7 месяцев назад

    For a good blended malt for under 50 USD, I highly recommend Monkey Shoulder from Speyside

  • @dipintamang4547
    @dipintamang4547 8 месяцев назад

    "Don't be in a hurry, take your time... remember to hold it long in the mouth, that's what it is. The more you keep it in your mouth, the more you'll ingest the flavours..."
    Boy the Scottish got that right.

  • @GBOCJordan
    @GBOCJordan 8 месяцев назад

    What’s the best whiskey for beginners? “Just chew it” 😂

  • @yourdrinkingbuddy
    @yourdrinkingbuddy Год назад +20

    Buffalo Trace. Maker's Mark. Russell's Reserve 10 year.
    You are all welcome.

    • @drakorising5253
      @drakorising5253 Год назад +3

      The man was talking bc about scotch but for American whiskeys your rite forsure I think Buffalo trace is over rated I like a wheated bourbon like makers mark and Russell reserve is rite along the line if what an American whiskey should be I opened a bottle of wild turkey rare breed on Thanksgiving and I'm slowly sipping it mite open a redirect 12 cask strength for Christmas I have 2 atm or I mite open up one of my scotches I've got maybe the dahlwhinnie 15

    • @jan-paulvanderhoeven1639
      @jan-paulvanderhoeven1639 Год назад +1

      These are bourbons. He’s talking about whisky…

    • @yourdrinkingbuddy
      @yourdrinkingbuddy Год назад +4

      @@jan-paulvanderhoeven1639 Bourbon is a type of whiskey.....

    • @Cadillac-my3ys
      @Cadillac-my3ys Год назад

      The real question is what do u do after u drink everything lol

    • @chubbygallasso
      @chubbygallasso Год назад

      Scotch whisky not diesel

  • @Intentionally_Inflammatory
    @Intentionally_Inflammatory Год назад +1

    This guy could be Q in James Bond movies 🧐

  • @bengreen171
    @bengreen171 5 месяцев назад

    start with some TCP, or other anti bacterial surface cleaner - then gradually add more and more mouthfuls of soil.

  • @Koshionos1
    @Koshionos1 Год назад

    For me, Lagavulin and a 15 yr Dalmore are my favorites. But as the saying goes, the best Whisky is the one *you* enjoy.

    • @slickstrings
      @slickstrings Год назад

      Dalmore 15 is delicious. I havnt been able to get a bottle for a while. Toffee, orange and dried xmas cake fruits are my memory of it. Really goes well woth a couple of bits of good quality chocolate as well.

  • @tuvout6844
    @tuvout6844 7 месяцев назад

    This was a masterful way of saying ' Shit, I don't know'

    • @GodfatherOfGloss
      @GodfatherOfGloss 6 месяцев назад

      I think you don't know who he is. Look for Richard Paterson 😉

  • @insomniacbritgaming1632
    @insomniacbritgaming1632 Год назад

    I love Shackletons single malt.

  • @josiahlowe21
    @josiahlowe21 8 месяцев назад

    I’ll never be in a hurry again!

  • @Da_Publick
    @Da_Publick 8 месяцев назад

    He said "when you go to a restaurant" not restroom. 😂
    He's the only expert I've seen who recommended beginners starting with a Lowland Single Malt.

  • @eightpenny6379
    @eightpenny6379 6 месяцев назад

    Complete beginner…. You aren’t just a beginner you are a complete beginner… know your place.
    The left handed phrases are so ingrained in their lives…

  • @ljchampion7952
    @ljchampion7952 7 месяцев назад

    Top guy, I really want a whiskey 🥃

  • @Jeeksters
    @Jeeksters 4 месяца назад

    Gentlemens jack
    As a beginner myself who’s just trying to start off with whiskey I heard That one is perfect for the rookies

  • @Itsfilthyy
    @Itsfilthyy 8 месяцев назад

    No clue why these whisky videos have been in my feed.. but im not complaining

  • @donphilp7511
    @donphilp7511 8 месяцев назад

    If you want an intro to s touch, try a lagavulin And then try a delwhinnie. One is a main body, and the other is a dessert. And that's all you need to know. Everything else is in between to suit your palate. Just do not try blended scotch of any kind. That's only good as an expensive pain thinner😂

  • @kingzaire2444
    @kingzaire2444 Год назад +2

    For a beginner I’d give them something unpeated, 40% abv, chill filtered, with e150 food colouring. Least offensive whisky for a beginner.

  • @BidenIsKing
    @BidenIsKing 6 месяцев назад

    Laphroig is the best for a beginner! If they don’t like that, they just need to stick to bourbon and enjoy popsicles with Granpa!

  • @mrrebel5150
    @mrrebel5150 8 месяцев назад

    I tried telling my wife that but she wouldn't listen😂

  • @Dave1854
    @Dave1854 8 месяцев назад

    Simply question and he lectures… another bucket of beer please!!!

  • @martinogle4509
    @martinogle4509 11 месяцев назад

    A good Speyside single malt for me.

  • @alsteiner7602
    @alsteiner7602 7 месяцев назад

    He has a point but I still would like his recommendation

  • @XscarpettaX
    @XscarpettaX 2 месяца назад

    glenfiddich 12 yr is good to start with. blends like monkey shoulder have some peated flavor that you don't get with glenfiddich