The Single Malt Scotch Episode - Episode #509

July 25, 2008

WordPress creator Matt Mullenweg visits and Gary Vaynerchuk delivers the Scotch Episode he’s been saving for just this occasion.

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  • “I would be very interested to see many more Scotch tasting episodes. T…” by Pallavi
  • “Whenever I raise a glass in someone’s honour, I raise nothing less tha…” by Doug
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Balvenie 17yr Sherry Cask play
Talisker 175th Anniversary play
Laphroaig Malt 86 10yr play

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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  1. about 2 days ago

    Pallavi

    I would be very interested to see many more Scotch tasting episodes. There are way too many wines out there for me to stay monogamist, but with Scotch - I can say, “this is what I fancy” and not feel – I am missing out! Unlike wine, with Scotch I can be very satisfied sticking to what I like.

    Try Glenmorangie [Port Wood Finish, Sherry Wood Finish and my favorite Nectar d’Or] and Macallan next time.

    Lagavulin, Oban, Caol Ila are great if peat is your thing, if not, stick with the Macallan and the Dalwhinnies…

  2. about a week ago

    Doug

    Whenever I raise a glass in someone’s honour, I raise nothing less than a glass of 30 year Glenfiddich.

  3. about 2 months ago

    Rohit

    Get some Bruichladdich in the mix next time. It consistently rocks my world.

  4. about 2 months ago

    yowens

    I’m bettin scotch is huge among wine lovers given the ability to analysze flavors and noses just like wine. Sweet show. I know nothing about Apple other than their stuff looks cool.

  5. about 2 months ago

    CBone

    Great show! I love Highland Park, and Caul Ila (I think this is how it is spelled. Very smokey and peaty. Yum.

    QOTD: I can’t get too excited about international corporations.

  6. about 3 months ago

    Marshall

    Rad show. Please do more with whisky

  7. about 3 months ago

    Pardus

    QOTD: I remember what happened to Apple the first time Jobs left. Anyone remember the Newton? It was revolutionary it had handwriting recognition and was a complete rethinking of the personal computer all the way back in 1993. It should have been the a huge hit, but John Sculley couldn’t make it happened. Matter of fact until Jobs agreed to come back, it did not look like there would be an Apple Computers much longer.

  8. about 3 months ago

    Sharon

    Hey, good episode. No spitting from GV of the single-malt Scotch, interesting. Both yer cheeks are starting to look a bit *rosy*. I’ve enjoyed a flight of single-malt scotches up at the Scottish Lion Inn in NH. I’m also half Scottish and my name starts with MAC. My ‘clan’ started in 1039 or something. I can’t stand wrestling but Randy Savage was pretty frickin’ funny.
    QOTD: I’m sure Jobs will hand-pick an acolyte when he retires so there will be no probs.

  9. about 3 months ago

    Louis Simoneau

    Dried apricot is right on the money. I had the tail-end of the flavour on my palate when you said that, and you nailed it.

  10. about 3 months ago

    Jeff

    Wow. This episode was seriously great! We need more Scotch episodes.. or else!

  11. about 3 months ago

    Byzandula

    +1 to the bourbon show comment. I’d definitely be interested in seeing a few of the heavy hitters up against one another. Perhaps a blind tasting?

  12. about 3 months ago

    g4vinho

    I think the reason Gary didn’t like the Balvenie as much with the water is that you added far too much. I usually use a pipette to add water (when it wants it) to control how much I add (a few drops is usually right). As for adding twice as much water as there is whisky…not sure WHERE your guest got that!!!

    Best approach is to add a drop (from a pipette) at a time - tasting each time - until it tastes how you like it. It should taste more or less as it does with no water but just a little more open.

  13. about 3 months ago

    John

    I think Matt should have rocked the FIGHT CLUB Tee via za vie the cover to Linux Journal.

  14. about 3 months ago

    Russ J

    Yeah, Sherry, from Portugal….yeah. You were drinking before the show!

  15. about 3 months ago

    GR8wine

    OMG!!
    I was way into single malt scotch before I got seriously into wine. I could talk to you hours about it but will keep it short here. Talisker is indeed awesome and provides a fantastic balance of the honey and wine overtones of the highland scotches with the peaty/smokey flavors of the Islays. If you like the Talisker you might like Oban too. The Laphroaig is great too but if you like the peaty Islay scotches, the Lagavulin is supreme. Also, more aged versions of Laphroaig, like the 15 and 25 year olds are more refined and smoother with yet more concentration.
    Enough said - I’m a fan of your single malt scotch episodes.

  16. about 3 months ago

    Harry

    GV - I’m curious that your fear of the oak monster didn’t translate into your scotch preferences. I recently met with Marko Karakasevic of Charbay, who with his father has been making some really interesting spirits up on Spring Mountain in Napa. Marko loves distilling, and getting the cleanest consecrations of flavors from his base into his spirits - and he is vocal about minimalizing the oak to let the natural flavors shine through (like you push for in wine). He made this fascinating Whiskey made from Pilsner beer (real beer from a local brewhouse). It was dark, complex, and a touch of a sweet caramel on the finish that reminded me of some other great small batch producers (like Michter’s US*1). If you’re really thinking about featuring liquors more often, I hope you’ll focus on the smaller artisan producers, rather than just another review of the big name spirits out there.

    QOTD: Sure, he didn’t invent the ipod or do all the marketing himself - he has a great team of innovative designers. Wall-E ran OS X, don’t forget.

  17. about 3 months ago

    */^_^\*

    qotd: who is steve jobs?

    LAPHROAIG quarter cask…..srsly

  18. about 3 months ago

    ChezJim

    Scotch! Outstanding. I glad you tried the water. Most master distillers recommend adding a little water to the single malt to bring out more of the flavors. I loved the show. Nice solid guest, too.

    QOTD: I’m sure Jobs has picked the right management to head the company in the direction he wants it to go. It could get interesting as the years progress and he gets farther and farther away.

  19. about 3 months ago

    david h.

    Interesting show. I’ve never actually had a single malt scotch and probably won’t for some time. I’m not into whiskey and single malts are a little too expensive for me. I think it would be interesting to have shows for other hard liquors. I’d be really interested in a show on Anejo Tequila (which I actually find more drinkable that whiskey).

    Being from Houston myself I’m somewhat disappointed in the lack of enthusiasm that Matt had for the Astros.

    QOTD: I don’t think Apple will survive after Steve retires.

  20. about 3 months ago

    garfinkel

    A scotch and bourbon lover, but have within the past few years, embraced the beauty of fine rums. Would love to see a rum show. Some amazing things happening out there. Wish Wine Library had a better selection, too.

  21. about 3 months ago

    Kristen

    Tried scotch, it’s just too much for me. But really good show!

    QOTD: Sure Apple’ll survive, so long as they continue to have great innovators.

  22. about 3 months ago

    Dan-o

    GV - I got to tell you - Great Show!
    I was a huge Single Malt fan in my earlier (pre-wine) days.
    I still have ~10 bottles in my collection including Dalwhinnie (my favorite), Oban, Lagavullin (rich man’s Laphroig), and others.
    I have always been a “neat” single malt drinker, but I may need to try some with water after seeing your reaction.
    Very good guest!

    QOTD - Great question. Jobs will go down in history as Bell, Edison, Ford and other great inventors or commercial geniuses. Apple may not survive as a company with its founder gone. However, his name will endure forever. Life will move on to the next technology advance.

  23. about 3 months ago

    Dr. J

    Gary, You needed the Reidel single malt glasses for this episode. Seriously. I just attended a tasting hosted by George Riedel and I was blown away by how these glasses, just as with his wine glasses, direct the aromas and flavors to the correct areas of your nose and palate for maximum enjoyment. Give it a whirl. Compare the taste of your favorite single malt in a regular glass and then in the Reidel scotch glasses and you will become a true believer. Also, the glass design corrects for the alcohol burn so that you don’t need to add water to get at the true aromas and flavors.

  24. about 3 months ago

    Matt Wright

    Hi Gary,
    I’ve watched WLTV for a while now and really enjoy most of the programs. I have to say this was one of the best episodes ever, good co-presenter. Give him a job.

    I’m currently working in Bordeaux, and I have to say that there are enough appellations to keep me going for the year I have left before I return to the UK, but I will try to extend my palate, but I do love France.

    All the best
    Matt

  25. about 3 months ago

    JayZee

    Interesting show, but it ain’t wine.

    QOTD: No. Well, Apple will survive, but it won’t flourish.

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