One bottle not mentioned is The Sassenach blended whisky. It seems that the actor Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser, Outlander) had a lot of input. Great video and I always enjoy the humour, keep them coming.
Cheers for this Jeff, a good breakdown of celebrity whiskies. Sounds like this one is not a flop, maybe not worth the full price sure but at least it's tasty. Offerman Editions are at the height of this list and I can't see them being toppled for now. Slap on
Great video Mr. Slapper! On the thumbnail I only noticed the one true Slap-brity in the middle, but appearantly the two others hope they once will deserve their star on the Malty Boulevard. And as always: briliant editing❤ Slàinte mhath
It is a good sandwich to be between and that is just the whisky bottles! Proud that no one is as big slapper as in... I think. Cheers and Slàinte mhath
Exceptional video. Glad to see you making more of these deep dives as your thoughts are respected and valued. If there is authenticity and credibility then these bottles become an interesting facet of the industry. Otherwise it is just another form of marketing. Kanpai 🥃🥃🥃
Thanks Mac, really love making this kind of video, got plans for another 3 for this year... Well at least an idea 😂 authenticity certainly is the key! Cheers
Thanks - really interesting video. I agree the Offerman Lagavulin is the only one with some authenticity. I confess that I quite liked the Haig Club as a cocktail mixer - it felt in between vodka and whisky, which worked for me in that context. But I never bought a second bottle…
Cheers for watching Paul, can't see anything wrong with a Haig Club mixer. I never tried it like that but can see the whole middle ground between vodka and whisky vibe. What has become your cocktail replacement from Haig?
@@JeffWhisky typically I use Jameson Original for that. But also I have a bottle of the Hive from Wemyss Malts, which I didn’t get on with neat, but is really nice as a mixer - though too expensive for me to have bought as a mixer. Though it’s been a while now - I should try another dram to see if it’s changed or I’ve changed.
Great video Jeff! I haven't tried any celebrity whiskies. Just because a celebrity is behind it doesn't mean I am willing to pay extra for it. The Sir Davis seems to be one of the better celebrity offerings, but I can buy a good rye whiskey much cheaper. Earlier on in my journey I almost bought the Proper 12 as it was on sale, but then read and watched some reviews and the overwhelming consensus was, "don't buy". A celebrity would have to get behind a good whisky and release it at a good price to get me interested. Cheers!
@@JeffWhisky I've tried several ryes with different rye mash bill content. The MGP rye with 95% rye in the mash bill is used by a number of brands and is probably what most people associate with the flavour profile of rye whiskey. I quite like the Bulleit brand; it has been aged a bit longer than some of the others like Redemption, which is a bit harsh, and it is reasonably priced in my market. Bulleit Rye reminds me of rye sourdough bread and is quite spicy with some licorice and eucalyptus notes. At the other end of the rye spectrum is Rittenhouse Rye which is 51% rye, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley. This is bottled in bond, so 50% ABV and aged for at least 4 years. To me this tastes like Christmas cake without the icing. Very fruity and baking spices. It is reported to be a good rye for bourbon drinkers. Wild Turkey rye has a similar mash bill to Rittenhouse. I've only tried the standard 40% one which is just so-so, but they also do a 101 version which unfortunately isn't available here. It may be available in your market though. The other one I'm enjoying at the moment is Widow Jane Rye Oak & Applewood. I don't know the mash bill of this one, but they use fresh cut applewood staves in the barrels during the aging process which adds apple sweetness and balances out some of the rye spiciness. Hope this helps you on your Rye dabbling journey. Cheers!
Good one again, Jeff! Never bought a whisky because of the celebrity endorsement, However got a bottle of Proper Twelve before I knew a MMA fighter had something to do with it.
Cheers Major Nut! What was your thoughts on Proper Twelve? I have not had the chance to have a real proper sit down with it but had a couple of quick drams of it.
@@JeffWhisky Well, it is a few years ago I had it but what I can remember it was a decent Irish dram, however nothing special. I haven't replaced it. A friend liked it very much, but he drinks his whisky with alot of ice and tonic. 😄
@@JeffWhiskyIndeed. Sadly both these bottles are so expensive in the UK. Are either Hibiki or SirDavis better than 2 bottles of Ledaig 10? ...unless you want a Infinity Bottle 😀
I have been wanting to try Blackened but always feels a little pricey, is there a whisky you would compare it to? Never heard of Traveller so looking into it! Cheers Pete
@@JeffWhisky the one I have is rye finished in Madeira casks and it's a cracker. Very fruity and the spice counteracts what would otherwise be an overly sweet palate. Traveller is Chris Stapleton's blended whiskey, it cost me around $30 and at that price it's OK.
Celebrity endorsement of any products don't tend to carry much weight with me. The Lagavulin/Offerman collaboration was the only one that captured my attention due to how it evolved. On the other hand whisky celebrity endorsements / collaborations capture more of my attention; think the Aqvavitae releases. I'm more apt to take a punt on one of those releases vs. something promoted by a former Destiny's Child singer.
@@TJO1913 now I don't remember Roy being in Destiny's child but I don't doubt it. Cheers for the conversation is there any celebrities that you would be tempted by?
The only one I heard of out of that list was Virginia Black which is why I had to include the Kendrick Lamar slaps! So many Celeb bottles out there, with few gems from the look of it. Cheers!
Brothers Bond is probably the only one that is passable. I'm not a big fan but at least you don't have to drain pour it. OMG that Travellers is a mix with cheap Canadian Mist in with bourbon. OMG
Cheers David, yeah completely understand that so thought by tackling it as a whole would be more accessible than just the one whisky. Is there any celebrity endorsement you think could tempt you? Cheers
Great video. One word of caution. This isn’t a STRAIGHT American Rye. That means it could contain sugar, additives, color and chemicals without telling you
Cheers Steveno! Yeah it was an interesting point I came across when looking into why they are calling it "whisky" without the E as well. Don't think additives have been added going by Bill Lumsden but quite possibly have colouring added. Cheers.
Jeff, the reason why the SirDavis tastes of cherries and ginger cakes has nothing to do with the rye (which is what you seemed to imply), but everything to do with the fact that it's matured in fresh Ex-Sherry casks !!!
I really enjoyed the Guinness cask Lagavulin. However I haven't enjoyed any other Offerman or any other celebrity whiskey I've had. I just ignore them now. I will bunker any Guinness cask I find
Yeah think that was the best release, well from what I have tried it was. Good luck with your guinness cask hoard, hopefully you manage to grab more bottles! Cheers.
Great video, im sure plenty of people try whisky because of these ties but not sure how many stay if the whisky is poor. The biggest cash grab in my opinion would be titanic whisky but thats not quite the same thing.
That is a really good point Scott and something I wish I thought of and included! Yeah is the big drop of bad ties in putting more people off whisky than bringing them in? Cheers.
Not normally a rye man myself aswell, but Sirdavis is actually not too bad. Easy drinker when you fancy a little change from single malt. Probably overpriced though. One of the best looking bottles I own.
Bang on the money Phil, this is a super approachable Rye which I can only assume is from the mash bill. I have reached for it twice since doing this review which is quite rare! Have you dabbled in any other Ryes you have enjoyed? Cheers!
@@JeffWhisky the only other rye whisky I have enjoyed was a Fielden. It was drinkable much like the Sirdavis. But then you go back to a nice sherry cask single malt and wash away your rye sins 😄
Appreciate both yours and Vin's take on this bottle but i'm not a fan of celeb endorsements so wont be buying this. Also its way too expensive and rye is not my jam. Nice looking bottle though. Cheers Jeff. Great vid as always mate.
Certainly sounds like a bottle that is not for you and that is completely fine! Cheers for watching anyway, is there any celebrity who could make you tempted?
You know that Makers Mark is a wheated bourbon, right? :) There is no rye in Makers Mark. Sir Davis has no wheat in its mash bill either :) Thx for the video though, really fun :)
Yeah, Makers Mark is one of my all time favourites as love wheated bourbons but something in the rye really reminded me of it. Maybe it was the softer notes? Cheers for watching and glad to have you here! Cheers
to have a flattened back when doing a Beyonce endorced whisky? It's game over right there, because obviously they missed the chance to be bootylicious!
If you found a positive review for Longbranch I'd hate to know who that is. Longbranch is the bourbon equivalent of Proper 12. Complete crap. And I'm kind compared to others.
I have also discovered I missed the Always Sunny tie in too, is there any other celeb bottles that has been forgotten? Cheers!
One bottle not mentioned is The Sassenach blended whisky. It seems that the actor Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser, Outlander) had a lot of input. Great video and I always enjoy the humour, keep them coming.
There is that Sassenach bottle which does the rounds on social media all the time. Never tried it and don't plan too!
Great to hear your thoughts on this one Jeff!
Cheers for watching Vin and also for the samples and tasty b-roll! Feel like I am very much in agreement with your thoughts on it!
I know two people who brought it and they are very impressed and said it is better than other ryes at similar prices. Will need to try it soon.
It certainly is not a bad rye whisky and can see it out performing some of the cheaper ones I have tried. Have you tried it yet? Cheers.
Cheers for this Jeff, a good breakdown of celebrity whiskies. Sounds like this one is not a flop, maybe not worth the full price sure but at least it's tasty. Offerman Editions are at the height of this list and I can't see them being toppled for now. Slap on
Cheers for watching buddy, yeah a pretty solid mild ground bottle with a slightly too high price tag. True about the almighty Offerman editions!
11:57 "Which just is a mouthful. And I knew it was a BIG company, but they are MASSIVE" Ok, I'm sold. That is high praise...
They are in everything! Cheers for watching
You have hit perfect Jeff. Funny, entertaining and slamming Rod Stewert.
Great video Mr. Slapper!
On the thumbnail I only noticed the one true Slap-brity in the middle, but appearantly the two others hope they once will deserve their star on the Malty Boulevard.
And as always: briliant editing❤
Slàinte mhath
It is a good sandwich to be between and that is just the whisky bottles! Proud that no one is as big slapper as in... I think. Cheers and Slàinte mhath
Exceptional video. Glad to see you making more of these deep dives as your thoughts are respected and valued.
If there is authenticity and credibility then these bottles become an interesting facet of the industry. Otherwise it is just another form of marketing.
Kanpai 🥃🥃🥃
Thanks Mac, really love making this kind of video, got plans for another 3 for this year... Well at least an idea 😂 authenticity certainly is the key! Cheers
Jeff this was a brilliant well paced and hilariously edited essay from the Kendrick slap to the final thoughts
Thank you for the kind words Alex, I did really try on this one to enhance the normal review. Glad you enjoyed the Kendrick Slaps!
Great video, as always! Cheers, Jeff!
Cheers, spent quite a while on this! Thanks for supporting the Slap!
@@JeffWhisky I don’t doubt it! I can’t even imagine the time spent. Keep up the great work 👍Cheers!
More Whisky Deep Dives Jeff! Brilliant content beyond just a review.
Thank you Meuo! It was great fun doing this deep dive and hope to do more! Cheers.
I ignore celebrity Whisky but did watch Ground Force, go Charlie!
Glad I wasn't the only one 😅 cheers
Thanks - really interesting video. I agree the Offerman Lagavulin is the only one with some authenticity.
I confess that I quite liked the Haig Club as a cocktail mixer - it felt in between vodka and whisky, which worked for me in that context. But I never bought a second bottle…
Cheers for watching Paul, can't see anything wrong with a Haig Club mixer. I never tried it like that but can see the whole middle ground between vodka and whisky vibe. What has become your cocktail replacement from Haig?
@@JeffWhisky typically I use Jameson Original for that. But also I have a bottle of the Hive from Wemyss Malts, which I didn’t get on with neat, but is really nice as a mixer - though too expensive for me to have bought as a mixer. Though it’s been a while now - I should try another dram to see if it’s changed or I’ve changed.
Great video Jeff! I haven't tried any celebrity whiskies. Just because a celebrity is behind it doesn't mean I am willing to pay extra for it. The Sir Davis seems to be one of the better celebrity offerings, but I can buy a good rye whiskey much cheaper. Earlier on in my journey I almost bought the Proper 12 as it was on sale, but then read and watched some reviews and the overwhelming consensus was, "don't buy". A celebrity would have to get behind a good whisky and release it at a good price to get me interested. Cheers!
Thanks Simonne! What would you count as a good Rye? It is something I want to dabble with more. Cheers
@@JeffWhisky I've tried several ryes with different rye mash bill content. The MGP rye with 95% rye in the mash bill is used by a number of brands and is probably what most people associate with the flavour profile of rye whiskey. I quite like the Bulleit brand; it has been aged a bit longer than some of the others like Redemption, which is a bit harsh, and it is reasonably priced in my market. Bulleit Rye reminds me of rye sourdough bread and is quite spicy with some licorice and eucalyptus notes. At the other end of the rye spectrum is Rittenhouse Rye which is 51% rye, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley. This is bottled in bond, so 50% ABV and aged for at least 4 years. To me this tastes like Christmas cake without the icing. Very fruity and baking spices. It is reported to be a good rye for bourbon drinkers. Wild Turkey rye has a similar mash bill to Rittenhouse. I've only tried the standard 40% one which is just so-so, but they also do a 101 version which unfortunately isn't available here. It may be available in your market though. The other one I'm enjoying at the moment is Widow Jane Rye Oak & Applewood. I don't know the mash bill of this one, but they use fresh cut applewood staves in the barrels during the aging process which adds apple sweetness and balances out some of the rye spiciness. Hope this helps you on your Rye dabbling journey. Cheers!
Good one again, Jeff! Never bought a whisky because of the celebrity endorsement, However got a bottle of Proper Twelve before I knew a MMA fighter had something to do with it.
Cheers Major Nut! What was your thoughts on Proper Twelve? I have not had the chance to have a real proper sit down with it but had a couple of quick drams of it.
@@JeffWhisky Well, it is a few years ago I had it but what I can remember it was a decent Irish dram, however nothing special. I haven't replaced it. A friend liked it very much, but he drinks his whisky with alot of ice and tonic. 😄
The bottle design is nice...infinity bottle? 🤔
I already know a couple of folk who have said it has become their infinity bottle! I am happy to stick with my Hibiki Harmony though. Cheers!
@@JeffWhiskyIndeed. Sadly both these bottles are so expensive in the UK. Are either Hibiki or SirDavis better than 2 bottles of Ledaig 10?
...unless you want a Infinity Bottle 😀
I really like Blackened and the Lagavulin Offerman editions. Traveller isn't bad either. Celebrity whiskies don't have to be bad or overpriced.
I have been wanting to try Blackened but always feels a little pricey, is there a whisky you would compare it to? Never heard of Traveller so looking into it! Cheers Pete
@@JeffWhisky the one I have is rye finished in Madeira casks and it's a cracker. Very fruity and the spice counteracts what would otherwise be an overly sweet palate. Traveller is Chris Stapleton's blended whiskey, it cost me around $30 and at that price it's OK.
Celebrity endorsement of any products don't tend to carry much weight with me. The Lagavulin/Offerman collaboration was the only one that captured my attention due to how it evolved.
On the other hand whisky celebrity endorsements / collaborations capture more of my attention; think the Aqvavitae releases. I'm more apt to take a punt on one of those releases vs. something promoted by a former Destiny's Child singer.
@@TJO1913 now I don't remember Roy being in Destiny's child but I don't doubt it. Cheers for the conversation is there any celebrities that you would be tempted by?
Other celebrity products: Brother's Bond, Traveller's, Brown Sugar Bourbon, SoHo, Virginia Black, Bespoke Bourbon.
The only one I heard of out of that list was Virginia Black which is why I had to include the Kendrick Lamar slaps! So many Celeb bottles out there, with few gems from the look of it. Cheers!
Brothers Bond is probably the only one that is passable. I'm not a big fan but at least you don't have to drain pour it. OMG that Travellers is a mix with cheap Canadian Mist in with bourbon. OMG
All for celebrity partnerships, no one is forced to buy them but shines more light into the industry.
Hi Jeff, as usual a good put together and enjoyable video 👍.As I said earlier though celebrity bottlings don’t really interest me. Slàinte Jeff.
Cheers David, yeah completely understand that so thought by tackling it as a whole would be more accessible than just the one whisky. Is there any celebrity endorsement you think could tempt you? Cheers
Great video. One word of caution. This isn’t a STRAIGHT American Rye. That means it could contain sugar, additives, color and chemicals without telling you
Cheers Steveno! Yeah it was an interesting point I came across when looking into why they are calling it "whisky" without the E as well. Don't think additives have been added going by Bill Lumsden but quite possibly have colouring added. Cheers.
Jeff, the reason why the SirDavis tastes of cherries and ginger cakes has nothing to do with the rye (which is what you seemed to imply), but everything to do with the fact that it's matured in fresh Ex-Sherry casks !!!
That is interesting and often from sherry casks I don't find ginger cake but seem to always on Ryes. Cheers!
I really enjoyed the Guinness cask Lagavulin. However I haven't enjoyed any other Offerman or any other celebrity whiskey I've had. I just ignore them now. I will bunker any Guinness cask I find
Yeah think that was the best release, well from what I have tried it was. Good luck with your guinness cask hoard, hopefully you manage to grab more bottles! Cheers.
People who preordered are still awaiting for their bottles; instagram is filled with either high praise or demanding updates on their bottle
As long as we make an exception for Ron Swanson.
The authenticity allows it! Cheers!
Great video, im sure plenty of people try whisky because of these ties but not sure how many stay if the whisky is poor. The biggest cash grab in my opinion would be titanic whisky but thats not quite the same thing.
That is a really good point Scott and something I wish I thought of and included! Yeah is the big drop of bad ties in putting more people off whisky than bringing them in? Cheers.
Not normally a rye man myself aswell, but Sirdavis is actually not too bad. Easy drinker when you fancy a little change from single malt. Probably overpriced though. One of the best looking bottles I own.
Bang on the money Phil, this is a super approachable Rye which I can only assume is from the mash bill. I have reached for it twice since doing this review which is quite rare! Have you dabbled in any other Ryes you have enjoyed? Cheers!
@@JeffWhisky the only other rye whisky I have enjoyed was a Fielden. It was drinkable much like the Sirdavis. But then you go back to a nice sherry cask single malt and wash away your rye sins 😄
Appreciate both yours and Vin's take on this bottle but i'm not a fan of celeb endorsements so wont be buying this. Also its way too expensive and rye is not my jam. Nice looking bottle though. Cheers Jeff. Great vid as always mate.
Certainly sounds like a bottle that is not for you and that is completely fine! Cheers for watching anyway, is there any celebrity who could make you tempted?
Not sure about celeb endorsements really!
Surely a Cavil bottle could tempt you? Cheers for watching!
You know that Makers Mark is a wheated bourbon, right? :) There is no rye in Makers Mark. Sir Davis has no wheat in its mash bill either :) Thx for the video though, really fun :)
Yeah, Makers Mark is one of my all time favourites as love wheated bourbons but something in the rye really reminded me of it. Maybe it was the softer notes? Cheers for watching and glad to have you here! Cheers
Beyonce is know to be a whisky drinker so you would hope this is a decent whisky which is sounds like. Nice review Jeff...
Think this certainly has be done well, is it the best? Fair from it but certainly not bad. Cheers for watching!
Slap it good ! ..... Just more choices, really - these do NOT replace standard bottlings . . . let freedom roam, no harm . . .
Brilliant way to look at it. Just enriching the selection and not replacing. Though would rather a Beyonce Ardbeg over the 17.
Feel like the Drake x Kendrick slap was underrated...
I am super glad that someone got the reference... did fear it was a bit niche! Cheers
I love the Lagavulin Offerman 11 Editions and the latest is delicious but no thanks to most celeb whisky. No thanks to Beyonce's booze!
I have not tried the latest one, isn't it a rum cask? Is there any celeb that could sell it to you? Cheers!
to have a flattened back when doing a Beyonce endorced whisky? It's game over right there, because obviously they missed the chance to be bootylicious!
@@maltymission the camera doesn't show below the waist menno... Something to think about 😉🥃
I avoid any and all celebrity spirits.
Overall I think that is a smart choice, more duds than gold especially with the price point! Cheers for watching!
If you found a positive review for Longbranch I'd hate to know who that is. Longbranch is the bourbon equivalent of Proper 12. Complete crap. And I'm kind compared to others.
Really? I saw quite a few folk that said it was solid when researching this. Maybe just big Matthew Mcconaughey fans. Cheers!
You're texting beckham?! 😮 be honest
We go way back ;)
Beyond Beyonce Celeb Whisky is better.