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 29, 2008

Ryan
GV glad you enjoyed the talisker, but I have found that many of their other expression offer much better QPR. You should check out the distiller edition and the 18 yr, I find the 175th anniversary to be tired and boring compared to the two I suggest.
July 29, 2008

SmokeyUST
Loved the episode guys. Great job!!!

QOTD: I believe so, but hopefully he has trained someone well, or I think they will become a very very late second player.
July 28, 2008

Paulie D
A ‘wee bit’ of water with scotch is the way to go, but skip the Balvenie and go for the Glenmorangie Sherry Wood. Yes, Apple will survive but it will not be the same growth engine without Jobs – history already proved this.
July 28, 2008

Blake W
QOTD: I believe that Apple will survive, Steve Jobs has just created an grand slam with the iPhone and I see no end in the near future. Can he manage to mess up a good thing? You bet he can (cough cough..Bill Gates…VISTA).

Fantastic episode GV! I’m a big scotch drinker and love that you incorporated in this into your show.
July 28, 2008

Robert Fulkerson
Great episode guys, if there was one more thing I want to get into besides wine it is scotch. Question of the day though; can Apple survive without Steve Jobs? I think at this point in their life after the iEverything yes. They have spawned a culture of not just niche geeks or digital artists but college students in droves are out there using MacBooks and wearing iPods and talking on their iPhones. Soon Apple will e bringing you their iCulture in homes, cars and fashion and then it transcends tech, computers and a brand to become the way we integrate high tech and our everyday lives.
July 28, 2008

rebew
Great show. I can’t wait until the day I start enjoying scotch.

QoTD: Apple will become a boring company. Survive? yes. But not thrive.
July 28, 2008

Trey
really enjoyed the show and the explanation on why people put water in their scotch.
July 28, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – Apple will probably die with, or without Jobs.
July 28, 2008

Johan Ronnestam
You’re the shit Matt!

Love wordpress and whisky!

Great!
July 28, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
QOTD Steve Jobs is the driving force, the apples would prune up
rither and decompose a slow death.

Scotch fun show… Desert wine Show? next.
July 28, 2008

Deano
WOWZ Gary this episode KILLED it!!! I don’t drink scotch often but a buddy of mine does. He had me taste that Laphroaig and it was good stuff. I found that if you put 2 ice cubes in and let them melt it is the perfect balance

QOTD:
-I think they should be fine if Jobs leaves. They are gaining market share and now with the iPhone i think they are gaining more. Plus the apple computer world is solid as well. They should be fine without him.
July 28, 2008

Scottie P
Fun show, now I need a scotch! That’s a little hard get get during work hours.

QOTD: Apple will tumble pretty far without Mr. Jobs. But Apple will rebound. Some new hero will take the reigns. Things are usually cyclical. COME ON ECONOMY!!!
July 28, 2008

Jay
I’ve just gotten into scotch so this was a great show. Those price points are a little rough though…
July 28, 2008

brainpain
Great show Gary… expanding your mind and your PAL!
July 28, 2008

LennyR
Top 200!
July 28, 2008

Derek
Excellent show. I’ve been a fan of Laphroaig for a bit now, but Talisker is also great.

QOTD: Apple will survive Steve Jobs, but it will change drastically. Wouldn’t be surprised if they go down the road of cheaper gear. Of course, that could spell Apple’s end, but may also make it just another technology company.
July 28, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: Not likely – they tanked when he was gone and look what they’ve done since he came back. Track record speaks for itself.

Fun show today! You really should get into some single cask bottlings, where each barrel is different from the next. I love the infinite variations in scotch!
July 28, 2008

Pete
great show.

re. QOTD – Apple’s survival post-Jobs is entirely dependent on the future leader. The entire culture at apple is command and control. When Jobs left the first time it lost its way pretty quickly. When (and I hope it is a long time away) he leaves this time it will have to be run by a pretty amazing substitute or it will fade away. OR, Steve will have to start creating an organization that is designed to live without him. Thus far, he has seemed very uninterested in this.

My best guess, it will quickly fade but won’t die post Steve.

Love the scotch discussion. Problem with Scotch for me is that the cost of entry is just too high to do frequent samplings from different providers at home and too many bars stock the 3 standards. There are places that have deeper, more varied lists but they are few and far between.
July 28, 2008

Harry
Awesome show Gary. Also just finished watching the linked up match classic stuff with names like The body, Gorrilla, and Mean Gene. Apple will be ok without Jobs
July 28, 2008

Colin Lukens
GV – Nice to see the scotch branch-out. QOTD – Fairly ignorant on this one – but maybe the personality of the company would change.
July 28, 2008

Neener
I am new to the vlog…having just signed up last week (after viewing you on Mahalo). I’ve already seen 18 episodes though. Anyhow, I love that you are doing Scotch (my fav, after wine of course) too! I would highly recommend the Balvenie Doublewood or Dalwhinnie. Those are the two that I habitually keep on my shelf, with one or two other single malts that I’m trying for the first time.

Yes, Apple will survive Steve.
July 28, 2008

Daniel
hey, im a big scotch fan. i really like the oban 14 yr, nice and even flavored with an underlying sweetness, and not overly somkey. I highly suggest seeking it out! keep the scotch shows coming!
July 28, 2008

pawncop
An interesting show. I am not nor will I ever be a serious Scotch drinker. But it was very interesting to learn the differences.

QOTD – I do not think Apple will survive in the present form without Mr. Jobs.
July 28, 2008

Sarno
Great show, wish you would do more liquor shows. Love to hear what you think of the Crown XR and other liquors like it.

QOTD: Apple will go right into the toilet just like before without Jobs, unless he can find someone to train to think like he does before he steps away. I just hope he steps away on own his time and not because of some illness.
July 28, 2008

MB Dallas
GV – Thanks for doing the Scotch Episode, and especially for tasting Laphroaig! Glad to see that it delivered.

Couple interesting Laphroaig facts:

1 – Laphroaig was legally imported during prohibition for either medical use or disinfectant, because no one expected anyone to drink it!

2 – I can confirm Matt’s suggestion that this is not a good scotch to drink on a date. My wife will not sit anywhere near me when I drink Laphroaig!