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 28, 2008

Dr. Lance Aoyagi
Scotch! What a great surprise! I was into Scotch before I was into wine. I do, however, follow Gary’s credo of trusting your own palate, and I definitely tend to like the more Sherry Oak-influenced Scotches such as the Balvenie–although I have not tasted the Balvenie 17yr. I usually drink the slightly more pedestrian Balvenie Doublewood. My favorite Scotches to date are the Macallan 18 and 21 year olds, as they are also aged in Sherry Oak casks and are just wonderful. I guess my palate leans more towards dark caramel and honey than peat and smoke. After viewing this episode of WLTV, however, I am very interested in sampling the Talisker 175! I am not a fan of the standard Talisker(s) but Gary’s description has sparked my curiosity. Finally, I think that Apple will not be the same without Jobs.
July 28, 2008

Dan
Definitely more scotch shows sprinkled in… great episode. Next time how about some Macallan??? Maybe once a month? Would also love to see a big Australian Shiraz show as the new vintage comes out this fall

Keep up the good work!
July 28, 2008

Rick O'Shea
Nice show. Expanding the mind.

QOTD: Apple will die without Jobs
July 28, 2008

DFC
Hey GV,

Loved the episode. I wanna leave work now and go home and home some scotch!!

HEY, I HEARD THE JETS ARE LOOKING AT BRETT FAVRE!!! What do you think about that??

QOTD: Apple will survive….
July 28, 2008

argus
another epic show! excellent guest, amazing insights

qotd: it would survive as just another boring tech company, somewhat similar to what apple computers was during the 90s
July 28, 2008

Dave Cynkin
Gary and Matt, this episode was really enjoyable. It made me want to join you in the tasting, and I’m not a Scotch guy!

Best,

Dave Cynkin
CMO, Sleep Deprivationist & Thrillseeker
BlogWorld & New Media Expo
July 28, 2008

Jaybird
There was an article recently about that topic, and three years while he was gone the lowest revenue increase was 107% and the highest was greater then 300%… I wish I could find it so I could post the link. The stock will dip briefly but will have no problem making superior products.
July 27, 2008

BobMac
QotD: Without Steve Jobs, Apple will slowly die. Again.
July 27, 2008

Withnail
You might have to do another single malt scotch ep.
I e-mailed the link to my Dad and he loved the show.
July 27, 2008

Darrell T.
Great Show Single Malts!!
I was drinking Scotch before I got into wine, I have had the scotchs you tasted and many others. BTW, i drank Balvenie before all the changes to the brand, different age statements and woods for aging and the bottle shape, at one time Balvenie SMS hab the most distinctive bottle in all Scotchdom.
Your, future tastings must include Blends, there are some killer blends that will appeal to some vayniacs also, and pairings with food, especially chocolate!!
July 27, 2008

Colin Nicol
Gary,

Thanks so much for doing a scotch show, I’ve been waiting a long time for one of these. I was so pleased you did the Laphroaig, a friend of mine recently visited Scotland and brought be back a bottle of the 10 year old you drank. It was awesome to drink it with you guys, it was definitley a forrest fire in my mouth.

QOTD: I think they will be fine post Jobs. Surely there are other people there coming up with the great ideas they go with and its not entirely him. Maybe they need somebody like Gary to take over when he’s finished!?
July 27, 2008

Lenny
Great show.

I have been yearning for a scotch show.

Would love to see one every few weeks or so.

I am a fan of the highland scotches though. Mot much for the speyside, etc.
July 27, 2008

EastTennesseeChris
Great show. I like that you mixed it up and covered another topic that interests me as much as wine. I enjoy single malts, especially Laphroaig, which I was happy to see you give some props. I was able to taste several single malts on a trip to Scotland a while back, and this brought back some find memories of that great trip. I wouldn’t mind seeing the occasional episode on other noble spirits. Strong work, Gary!
July 27, 2008

DougO
Good show. I did learn a little about Scotch. Have you ever considered doing a Bourbon show?
July 27, 2008

Roberto
hey MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m a big Astros fan as well… bad time to be one….

RR
July 27, 2008

manonthemoon
Now being a huge scotch lover this has to be the best WLTV ever, hands down. You should really look into doing more of these since you dig scotch and there are so many out there to try. Plus I am sure the buzz is much better than from the wine. Maybe next time my fav, Oban, will get a shot since you like the peaty types.

QOTD: It will survive, but its hard to tell if it will thrive or not. All depends on who the new guy is.
July 27, 2008

Little Jonny H
Fantastic Show, Matt, GV, and Mott! I’ve been waiting for this one, and I finally got it!

QOTD: Steve can’t possibly be doing it all… There must be at least 10-20 peeps at app. that could replace him.
July 27, 2008

Scott EJ
Don’t know too much about SMS, but now that I’m 40, I guess I should start learning. At least that’s what I said about wine @ 30.
July 27, 2008

Andrew L.
QOTD: If Steve leave, Bill Gates will swiftly take power.
July 27, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun Show!
July 27, 2008

Stephen Rees
Sherry does not come from Portugal but Spain!

Sorry, but you lost a butt of credibility there
July 27, 2008

Evan R.
It was fun watching you two sit there and get ripped, you know you got buzzed.
QOTD- Jobs… Meh, I’m a Windows guy and I don’t really care either way… But the i-phone is frikkin’ awesome.
July 27, 2008

Rafael
Concerning the show, I should try more scotch and whiskey, as I’m in Ireland for work and my family is in Switzerland each time I come back I bring a new whiskey and we taste it together so that each one can tell if they like it or not.

Concerning Steve, he’s such an iconic figure I don’t think he will ever retire, or if he does the price of the apple action will loose easily half it’s value or more.
July 27, 2008

Jim Lovgren
Wow! Fantastic episode. I’ve so been looking forward to this.

I’m currently taking your approach to exploring and experiencing wine and applying it to single malt scotch instead. Each time I buy 2 new bottles I pick a scotch I’ve never had before. So far I’ve tried The Macallan Fine Oak 12yo, The Glenlivet 15yo, Laphroaig Quarter Cask & Ardbeg Uigeadail.

My current 2 bottles are Lagavulin 16yo and Bowmore 12yo. I’m not that big of a drinker so it takes me a while to go through 2 bottles

QOTD: No idea. Probably. Who cares ?
July 27, 2008

Jason Schermerhorn
Hey Gary,

Thanks for branching out and trying some Scotch. Good show – a lot of us wine drinkers also enjoy Scotch whiskey and other trappings of “the good life” – like cigars. Know you won’t be doing any cigar tastings any time soon.

Just like Ron Burgundy said “Scotch, Scotch, Scotch, I love Scotch, Scotch in my belly, Scotch, Scotch, Scotch”.

Have a great day.