The Single Malt Scotch Episode

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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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

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July 25, 2008

Robin C
I never knew there was so much to say about scotch. All I know about it is that my father drank Chivas Regal – 80 proof. It tasted like gasoline to me.
QOTD: If Windows survived Bill Gates’ retirement I guess Apple can survive Steve Jobs’.
July 25, 2008

JJ
Wow, a birthday present for me from Gary V. Today is my birthday and I get the show that I’ve been waiting for for a while, and one I’ve suggested to Gary at least once. I’m a big scotch fan so this was awesome, thanks Gary, more beer and spirits eps please, thanks.
July 25, 2008

Plminer
You guys are DRUNK! GV, where’s my B-day shout out, it was on the 22nd, what gives?:) Good show, lots of fun!
QOTD: Yes. He’s done such a good job at branding it will run it’s self.
July 25, 2008

JSun
Scotch, nice twist for a Friday. Never been much of a fan myself but who knows what the quality of the scotch was. Maybe I will give it another shot in the future.

QOTD: I think Apple is on the right path now and it would be hard for them to screw it up w/o Joby-Jobs. The Apple fanatics will keep it going for several years at the least. Microsoft definitely has not been getting the love lately and who knows if/when that will turn around. Finally, I agree with hasbeen, people want a choice, that is one reason there are tons of Linux distros.

Keep it up
July 25, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: No. Apple is already heading down a slippery slope.
July 25, 2008

Orion S.
QotD: I certainly hope so. They didn’t seem to do too well without him before, but Apple has a new direction and a new size now that might soon become unstoppable in the way that Microsoft has. Which brings another question…will Microsoft survive Steve Ballmer? That’s yet tbd.
July 25, 2008

Jack
QOTD: Apple will survive Steve Jobs because of the incredible power of brand, especially with Apple’s popularity. With that said, the day Jobs leaves Apple will be a very sad day and Apple will not ever be the same.
July 25, 2008

Alastair
I really enjoyed this episode, so thanks for doing it. To my palate, the intense peat flavour of Laphroaig, even the TCP chemical element, is highly seductive and I agree with the insights from the show, the finish on Laphroaig is very, very long. I would love to see Gary do an episode over here in Scotland some time. I’ve not seen the 175th anniversary Talisker before, but will seek it out now – it must be available somewhere here in Edinburgh.
July 25, 2008

Lord Nouda
Excellent episode. Though, this was the first episode I actually sat down to watch with a glass of wine myself. Anyway, I wasn’t going to be dragged down by a different beverage. And since I’m very much into scotch (and irish whiskey at that) I loved the episode. When are you getting yourself into coffee?

QOTD: Steve leaving may actually give someone else the chance to be ingenious and broaden the perception of technology in our lives. Well, at least as long as they don’t pick a manager to be head of the corporation. It cannot be about the money. Matt knows this well and Apple has some history on that topic.
July 25, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: I say yes. He’ll stay into retirement.

Loved the Scotch and watching you really enjoy that 175th anniversary brand. Got a buzz by just watching…..
July 25, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: Apple will survive if for no other reason than people want a choice.

I have been unable to find a scotch I can enjoy.
July 25, 2008

Mark E.
OK, I’ve got a lot to say on the matter of Steve Jobs and Apple. I believe there are enough smart, passionate, hard-working, and innovative people to last the company through another few decades, at least. Steve Jobs is seen as so important because he has worked to put himself in that position. For the last decade he has dominated each and every public Apple keynote address. He is the top marketer and the top businessman, and the top aestheticist (master of aesthetics) at the company. He’s been great because he isn’t a CEO who is just concerned about the bottom line. He puts his passion and a boatload of hard work in everything he does. But, you will notice that in the last year, he has had more and more subordinates handle more and more of the keynotes. He knows he is not immortal, and he might be looking forward to a relaxed retirement.
The truth is, Apple will do great without Steve Jobs. There’s just too many great people working there, at all levels of the company, who share his passion and have their own enthusiasm and talent and hard working attitude for it to Fail. … Now, the shareholders may think different, but thats because too many shareholders are a bunch of windy Farts who make decisions based on emotions and incorrect assumptions/perceptions and not the facts that Apple is a rocking company with extremely solid foundations like the Talent, passion and other things I mentioned above.
July 25, 2008

Terrance
Scotch! And the Talisker, Laphroaig double punch thunder to boot. Laphroaig is my desert island scotch but Talisker- even though it’s not from Islay- was my bridge to peat and to Islay whiskies such as Caol Ila, Lagavulin, and of course Laphroaig. And Matt brought the laid back lightning.

QOTD: Apple is such a brand/identity/lifestyle wrapped in one company that it’ll be hard to have the current character of the company survive Steve Jobs but if they stay tight on their business philosophy they should survive (and maybe thrive). But it’ll never be the same without SPJ.
July 25, 2008

Ed Salonia
GREAT show today! Looking forward to more of these.
July 25, 2008

BobbyTiger
Don’t do the hard stuff Gary. QOTD…………….huh?
July 25, 2008

Mark Tolerico
Not sure if apple will, they almost didn’t before…
July 25, 2008

TomW
ok dark knight I meant. still pretty thoughtless comment.
July 25, 2008

TomW
Gary, I cant believe you just said Heath Ledger killed it in Black Knight.
July 25, 2008

KyBoy
Since I’m from Bourbon Country I don’t drink much scotch, however, really enjoyed this episode. I’m just happy that one of Gary’s guests finally brought up how well a fine cigar would pair w/ their drink…whether it be scotch, bourbon or wine, the combo is off the heeezz!
July 25, 2008

Neil
What’s with putting water in the booze? Johnny Black for me you single malt jerk offs.

QOTD: Apple survived without him once before. Granted it was going nowhere until he came back. He should get some good people around him right now (like Bill Gates did) and then stay on the board for goodwill.
July 25, 2008

Dale Cruse
QOTD: Yes. Every company eventually outlives its founder. Believe it or not, one day Wine Library will outlive GV!

Great episode!
July 25, 2008

Michael Mohammadi
I have the Tallisker and Laphroaig sitting at home! I probably average one glass per week, usually a weeknight after a long day at work.

QOTD: Apple will be fine without Steve Jobs. He’s put a great infrastructure in place and if he were to leave, step down, pass, whatever, someone would step up and carry the torch.
July 25, 2008

Peter Wood
If you are ever in Scotland Gary, get in contact! Aside from having a look in my store (800 single malts and 2500 wines) I’ll happily guide you round some distilleries!
July 25, 2008

Smahlatz
QOTD : As they say – what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. If apple has managed to survive despite Steve Jobs, it should thrive without him. Hopefully they can start making software a little less viral also
July 25, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Not into Scotch myself, but it looked like you were having fun!