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

KenP
Good show, but, what! no Caol Ila?! Best Scotch I know.
July 25, 2008

Ken
I would cerntainly hope so(qotd)
Cool different show,I used to be in scotch but ever since wine I havent been there for a while.
My favorite used to be Buchanans Red Seal,good nice,sweet and perfect with a Partagas Limited edition cigar.
sorry mind drifted a little bit
July 25, 2008

Brian
Gary,
I loved the scotch episode! Please keep doing these. You rock.
July 25, 2008

Pauly
its friday! how come you are not sitting on the couch? this seems like the perfect leather couch episode. Otherwise, must say that I loved the ep. Awesome change around here, I’ve always been interested in single malts. Lets see some more of these and other alcoholic beverages every now and then!!!!
July 25, 2008

Anrew Zander
QOTD: (Great question, btw) Absolutely! Here’s why:

1. Steve Jobs is no fool. He’s already grooming his replacement(s) (Ive, Oppenheimer, Cook).

2. He’s put together a phenomenal team (mentioned above) that can work together to produce great products, leaving the company in good hands.

3. Investors will be scared of the transition and Apple’s stock may drop at first, but it will recover with Apple’s continued success.

4. Apple will continue to be Apple, just a different guy giving the keynote presentations at Apple Expos and conventions.
July 25, 2008

bh
ok good show. although i’ve *never* heard of adding 2x the amount of water to a single malt, so i’m not sure what that’s about.

one other thing… the comparison of laphroaig to a fruit bomb, and talisker to an old world wine. i’d almost reverse that comparison. talisker delivers those wonderfully smooth flavors, always permutating, always suprising, but it’s so integrated and so well presented it’s almost polished and fresh. laphroaig is more of the old world, take no prisoners, f-u if you don’t like it delivery of it’s array of amazing flavors, everyone be damned attitude.

but vayniacs if you’ve never tried a scotch, and aren’t willing to roll in at some of the higher price points, you can absolutely score with the entry expressions of laphroaig and talisker – the 10 years. both are amazing, amazing malts, and it’d be a great change of pace to go and seek them out.

qotd: geh. whatever.
July 25, 2008

John R.
Man great show… this makes me want to go out and taste scotch! (of course i’m still underage so that will have to wait)

QOTD: I feel Apple will survive Steve Jobs, however I feel it will not be near as good. By good I mean maybe as innovative in products or marketing.
July 25, 2008

Mark
The Laphroaig is a long-time fave of mine. And if I feel like jumping into a peat bog, there’s one even peatier, Lagavulin.

Judging from friends and critics alike, I might be the only defender of Balvenie on the planet. But it’s the Doublewood I like.

I think Talisker is sold sometimes in a sampler with Oban, Glenkinchie, and some other Scotches. The plain vanilla Talisker didn’t do much for me. Guess I need to find some 175, huh?

Now everyone will be after you to do other hard liquor tastings! I’d like to see you take on some Bourbons and possibly gins, but I’m not sure if I’d be down with frequent tastings of products from the far side of the 40 proof divide.

Will Apple survive Jobs’ eventual departure? If Jobs vision extends far enough past then to see them through, and if Microsoft continues to falter, sure.
July 25, 2008

sam
I’m not a scotch drinker but still…great show! Variety is the key. What about a brandy show? Thst would make me happy.
July 25, 2008

MattUD
Interesting show, not really into scotch, but nice to mix things up.

QOTD: Apple will pull through. It might dip at first, but it will be fine.
July 25, 2008

David Troyer
Umm, Gary… you should know that SHERRY IS NOT FROM PORTUGAL.
July 25, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Of course Apple will survive, there are a lot of techno genius’ in the world today.
July 25, 2008

Colin Komar
Great show. I love scotch. So far Chivas Regal is my fave (it’s in my price range!). I will have to try these out now.

QOTD: I should admit first that I am a big Mac Nerd, but honestly I do not know what Apple will do after Jobs. He has certainly been a huge marketing force for the company. We are finally seeing Apple products taking a larger market share away from Microsoft. I have to admit though, that Steve Jobs has been a big force for marketing products that are way ahead of their time to a market that really does not need the product, and people still scoop it up! I think that he has made a good market brand (with superb marketing strategies), but I honestly do not see it being as successful once he leaves.
July 25, 2008

Jason M
Great episode, love the change up. Quick question, Isn’t Sherry from Spain?

Keep up the good work!!
July 25, 2008

M
Great show. Perfect flow. Interesting. Although I’m still not ready for Scotch.

QOTD: I’m a big Apple fan but I don’t know. Who knows?!
July 25, 2008

brorjace
Great show, I love Scotch! The Laphroag and Talisker (not the one you guys tried) are 2 of my favorite brands. The Balvenies are just too sherrified for me, as are a lot of the highlands.

QOTD: Yes, apple will survive, unless they mismanage it horribly like they did the last time Steve left.
July 25, 2008

Ben Janssen South Australia
Great show Matt and Gary.

QOTD: Hopefully Apple are searching the globe for another Steve Jobs. Someone with the craziest ideas but ideas which excite people. Maybe time for Gary to step up… or over.
July 25, 2008

Yvette W
That was an absolutely fantastic show, and I think Matt totally made the show! I will look into learning more about scotch now too.

QOTD: Apple will survive without Steve only because there are so many talented people working there, and new talent is always cropping up.
July 25, 2008

neutron212
great change of pace loved the show. As far as one of the greatest matches ever you have to give it up to Sabu vs Terry Funk The “born to be wired” match from ECW (before vince bought them out and made it a shell of its self) check that out on youtube
QOTD: Apple is a very niech company and has changed the game with the Ipod but the company will live on with Steve Jobs by the time he lets go of the company who knows what the new IT thing will be
July 25, 2008

Oakmon's BF
Follow up to my earlier comment:
Iâ€™ve gotten myself all worked up over armagnac (or cognac). When one does finally introduce some of the liquid to the mouth, one shouldnâ€™t do all of that swishy-swish. You donâ€™t take in too much; tilt your head back; hold it in the back of your mouth; turn off your mind relax and float down stream. If youâ€™re thinking â€œwhen should I swallowâ€ youâ€™re not doing it right. You neglected to turn off your mind. The future will come. There will be a point in the future when you donâ€™t have this wonderful stuff in your mouth, and the bottle and glass wonâ€™t be there. You donâ€™t need to worry how youâ€™ll get from point A to point B. Just enjoy point A. Maybe you should invite me to the armagnac show. If you want Iâ€™ll bring my own.
July 25, 2008

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Hey Gary! Nice curveball with the show on Scotch! I am not very familiar with Scotch at all (other than it being really harsh to the taste).

I always love the everpresent respect and attention given to sports entertainment (WWE)! It fits so well with this show!

Answer to the Question of the Day: Apple will handle a changing of the guard if and when the need arises. Mr. Jobs has been an effective leader of the company, but everyone, over time, can be replaced.
July 25, 2008

bh
oh man, i haven’t even watched this and i am beside myself. if all these vayniacs start buying the nectar, i’m screwed! noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok now to watch
July 25, 2008

amgryger
Cool show today.
July 25, 2008

FolsomMike
Fun show but I have to say you guys made me shake my head a few times. First, you put way too much water in the scotch. You really only need to put a few drops in otherwise you totally delute the flavor of the scotch. Maybe a small ice cube at most. 2nd, you can’t really compare a 10 year old Laphroaig with the 175th anniversary Talisker. It’s like comparing a 2006 Cab to a 10 year old Bardoux. The 15 year old Laphroaig would give the Talisker a run for it’s money. Lastly, you have to mention where the Scotches are made. Talisker and Laphroaig are island scotches and Balvenie is a Spayside. Island scotches are peatier and spaysides have a hint of fruit in the taste. The region impacts the taste big time. Thanks for the show gentlemen. I’m going to open a bottle of Lagavulin in honor of the two of you.

As for the question of the day, Apple will survive without Jobes. He’s done so good of a job setting their strategy and direction that it can flourish without him.
July 25, 2008

Jim Miranda
I wish I could know in advance what was going to be tasted so I could run out to my local store, get some and taste along with you.
Great show, although I’m into the wine scene, I’d like to see additional shows on different spirits because you have such an excellent take on smelling and tasting.