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Scotch 4 Dummies
by Scotch 4 Dummies
Each week, we'll discuss what's going on in the scotch industry, discuss our latest review, a visit from Dr. Scotch, and share a few drams. Visit www.scotch4dummies.com You must be of legal drinking age in your country to listen to this channel. Do not share this content with minors- share it with your friends of age.
Episodes
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Exclusive Interview. Inside Lady of the Glen with Gregor Hannah and Paul McKendrick
In this exclusive episode of Scotch 4 Dummies, we sit down with Gregor Hannah and Paul McKendrick from Lady of the Glen to talk independent bottling, cask selection, and what truly sets great Scotch apart. We dive into how Lady of the Glen finds standout casks, the philosophy behind their…
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Bushmills Tradition, Stranahan’s Innovation: Single Malts Explored
What happens when Irish heritage meets Colorado innovation? We sat down with Alex Thomas, Master Blender at Bushmills, and Justin Aden, Head Blender at Stranahan’s, for a rare joint conversation about their single malt collections.🥃 Bushmills lineup: 10 Year, 12 Year, 16 Year, and 21 Year🥃...
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Eagle Rare 10 vs 1792 + Westward vs Stranahan’s – Bourbon & ASM Blind Showdown! 🥃🔥
Two battles. Four bottles. One hill to conquer.In this week’s King of the Hill 2.0, we’re throwing down two epic blind matchups:🟥 Bourbon Battle:Eagle Rare 10 – Smooth, elegant, and age-statedvs1792 Small Batch – Bold, spicy, high-rye flavor🇺🇸 American Single Malt Showdown:Westward Whiskey...
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Scotland vs The World – Peated Whisky Blind Showdown! 🌍🥃🔥
Is Islay still king of peat? Tonight, we put that to the test in a global blind tasting battle! We’re throwing down smoky single malts from Scotland, India, and the U.S. to see who delivers the best punch of peat. Each dram is poured blind—no labels, no bias. Can we tell the difference? Will...
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Blind Battle: Teeling vs Powers 12 & Rampur vs Indri – Ireland vs India Whisky Face-Off! 🥃🌍
Two epic blind battles, one unforgettable tasting night! We pit Teeling against Powers, John's Lane in an Irish whiskey showdown, then head east for a bold Indian single malt clash: Rampur Double Cask vs Indri-Trini Three Wood. Which whiskies rise to the top? Which ones fooled us completely? Tune...
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KOTH Begins: Eagle Rare 10 vs Russell's 10 & Glenkinchie 12 vs Victoriana
The King of the Hill 2.0 tournament kicks off with two heavyweight battles from opposite sides of the whisky world! 🥃 In the bourbon corner: Eagle Rare 10 faces off against Russell’s Reserve 10 in a showdown of two iconic 10-year-olds. Same age, same proof — totally different styles. Which one...
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King of the Hill 2.0 – Glenmorangie vs Glenkinchie & Eagle Rare 10 vs Widow Jane! 🥃 BLIND BATTLE
Two categories. Two battles. One hill.Welcome to King of the Hill 2.0 — our new weekly blind whisky battle series!Tonight’s episode features two epic showdowns:🥃 Scotch Showdown – Ex-Bourbon Duel:Glenmorangie 12 vs Glenkinchie 12Both Highland and Lowland Scotch matured in ex-bourbon casks go...
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Climate Change vs. Whisky: Who’s Sweating More?
Join us LIVE as we uncork a hot topic — quite literally. Tonight, we’re diving into how rising temperatures and shifting humidity are changing the way whisky is fermented, aged, tasted, and even how it holds up once opened.From sweating casks and shrinking angel’s shares to weird flavor shifts…
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SCOTCH vs AMERICAN Single Malt — Blind Whisky Challenge!
Tonight we go FULLY blind in a head-to-head taste test between classic Scotch and new-school American Single Malts. 🥃🇬🇧🇺🇸 Can we actually tell them apart…or will our palates betray us?What to expect:3 Mystery Rounds — Each pairing matches style (peat, sherry, bourbon-cask)Blind Guesses —…
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The Life of a Whisky Cask: From Forest to Final Pour
Ever wondered how a simple tree becomes the soul of your favorite dram? In this episode, we trace the full journey of a whisky cask—from the forest floor to the final pour.🌳 We’ll explore:How oak trees are selected and harvestedThe craftsmanship of coopering and toastingThe years spent aging...
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Cheap vs Expensive Scotch – Can We Tell the Difference?
Tonight, the Dummies go blind in a head-to-head tasting of budget vs luxury bottles. Can we really tell a $30 whisky from one that costs $300? You might be surprised at what our palates prefer…Featuring brands like Glenlivet, Ardbeg, GlenDronach, Deanston, and Johnnie Walker.🥃 Let us know YOUR...
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Winning at Whisky Auctions – Insider Tips to Score Rare Bottles!
Want to win big at online whisky auctions without overpaying or getting burned? 🥃💸In this LIVE show, the Scotch 4 Dummies reveal how to master the auction game—from spotting deals to avoiding rookie mistakes. Whether you're a first-time bidder or a seasoned sipper, this one's for you!🎯 In this...
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Whiskey Festivals 2025: Plan Your Ultimate Summer Whisky Tour!
Get ready to plan your ultimate whisky-filled summer!From massive music-fueled bourbon blowouts to intimate craft whisky tastings, we’re covering over 30 festivals across the U.S. (and beyond!) in 2025. Whether you’re road-tripping to Kentucky, partying in Pendleton, or island-hopping in…
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🥃 The Ultimate Blind Ardbeg Showdown! Can We Guess Them All? 🔥
It’s time for the ultimate Ardbeg challenge! 🥃 We’re putting our palates to the test in a completely blind tasting of five Ardbeg expressions. Can we identify them correctly? Will our rankings surprise us? There's only one way to find out!👀 What to Expect:✅ Five Ardbeg whiskies tasted…
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The Science of Cork – How It Affects Your Whisky Over Time
Ever wonder how cork impacts your whisky as it sits in the bottle? Join us LIVE as we explore the science behind cork stoppers, oxidation, and how storage conditions can change your dram over time. 🥃We’ll discuss:✅ Cork taint & common issues✅ Oxygen exposure & evaporation✅ Best practices for...
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Spring Into Whisky: Our Top Picks for the Season!
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to shake up our whisky selections! 🌿🥃 Join the Scotch 4 Dummies as we each pick three must-have whiskies perfect for the season. From light and floral to bright and citrusy, we’re breaking down what makes a great spring dram.Plus, we want to hear from YOU!…
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The Whisky Draft LIVE – Build Your Dream Scotch Collection!
Join us LIVE for The Whisky Draft, where we build the ultimate dream Scotch collection! 🥃🔥 Who makes the cut? Which bottles are first-round picks, and which ones get left on the shelf? Tune in as we break down our top choices, debate the best pours, and have some whisky-fueled fun!
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Limited & Exclusive Bottle Release - Live with Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery
Join us live as we celebrate a special moment with Amanda Beckwith from Virginia Distillery! 🎉 We're unveiling our LIMITED & EXCLUSIVE bottle release and sharing the behind-the-scenes journey of this one-of-a-kind cask. Don't miss out on the chance to hear directly from Amanda about the…
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Has Scotch Whisky Lost Its Wow Factor?
Scotch whisky has long been celebrated for its complexity, craftsmanship, and unforgettable flavors. But in a world of endless releases and evolving trends, has the magic started to fade? Join us for a lively discussion as we explore whether Scotch whisky has lost its "wow factor." We'll dive…
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Lost Lantern Whiskey - Shining a light on the independent spirit
Today, we have a special treat for all our viewers. We're sitting down with Lost Lantern, an independent bottler hailing all the way from the picturesque hills of Vermont. Lost Lantern is making waves in the whiskey world with its unique approach to selecting and bottling American whiskey. From...
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Our OSWA Picks LIVE
Join us live as we discuss all the nominations and cast our votes live. Nov 4th 2PM EST OSWAs 2023 - The Online Scotch Whisky Awards Winners' Ceremony 2023 https://www.youtube.com/live/46KFN53c18g?si=e8PlX0HxwgbHyghu
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Unveiling the Alchemy of Scotch Whisky: Still Shapes and Their Flavor Secrets
Explore the rich history and heritage of Scotch whisky, learn about the key steps in its production, and uncover how stills, both pot and column, work their magic.
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Whisky 201: Exploring the Role of Barley in Whisky
The history of barley in whisky production is a long and significant one. Barley has been a key ingredient in whisky-making for centuries, and its role has evolved over time.
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Scotch Whisky 101 - The 5 Categories
In this episode, we'll discuss the 5 categories of Scotch Whisky and how you can identify them when visiting your local liquor store.
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The Language of Whisky: How to Decode Tasting Notes and Articulate Flavor Experiences
In this episode, we'll discuss 10 steps to explore your whisky and learn how to smell, taste, and identify flavors.
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask & Ardbeg Corryvreckan blind re-reviews.
We’re going back in time to re-review some old drams Blind. Will we give them the same score as before?
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Clynelish 14 & Glenfiddich 18 Small Batch Reserve Blind Re-Review
This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score?
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A Dram Good Time: Glen Scotia Victoriana & Lagavulin 8 Blind Review
This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score?
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A Dram Good Time: Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask & Highland Park 12 Blind Review
This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score?
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A Dram Good Time: Macallan 12 & Oban 10 Blind Review.
This is a true test of tasting whisky. Blind! We're huge fans of doing this and in this segment, one of us is choosing past drams to re-review. How will tasting it blind change our score?
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The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission with Special Guest: Steve Hawley
That's right, we're talking about the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission, and look who we got, Steve Hawley! We will discuss the birth of ASMW, The future of American single malt, Westland Whiskey, and many more...
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The 2023 IWSC Awards Review - Best Scotches?
Tonight, we're going to pour a few drams and discuss the 2023 IWSC awards.
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Top 5 Irish Whiskeys to drink on St. Patrick's Day
That's right - we're celebrating SPD a day early and exploring 5 fantastic bottles that we think are perfect to celebrate with.
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Should you buy scotch from Costco?
We recently visited our local Costco store to see what they had available on their spirit isles.
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Virtual Whisky Tasting + Dr. Scotch Quiz
Taste Lagavulin 16 and Caol Ila 12 with us live and stay around for our Dr. Scotch's quiz "Roll out the Barrel".
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Scotch vs Indian Whiskey: An Informative Guide
Tonight, we're exploring the differences between Scotch and Indian whiskey and how it also relates to American Single Malts.
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The Scottish vs American take on Single Malt with special guest: Dan Crowell
We're super excited to have one of our favorite guests back on the show to discuss our favorite topics, Scotch Single Malt and American Single Malt. We'll have Dr. Scotch geek out with Dan on Distillation and more. It's going to be one heck of a show!
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Burns Night 2023 + SMWS Cask No. 68.93 Supper in the Dunnage!
Technically we're a day late, but we're going to celebrate it on our live show anyway. We'll also talk about the SMWS Cask No. 68.93 Supper in the Dunnage!
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The Rise in Craft Distilling
This is a topic that we haven't covered in depth and with the rise of ASM (American Single Malt) all over the US, it's an exciting topic to discuss.
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Whisky Talk with @Dan Crowell The Importance of Wood in Whisky Making
Join Scotch 4 Dummies in a live stream whisky talk with Dan Crowell (Glenmorangie National Brand Ambassador) as we talk about the importance of wood in whisky making, Q&A, and all things Scotch! 🔗Want to help support our channel? https://www.patreon.com/Scotch4Dummies 🔗 Rating Spreadsheet:...
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Whisky Talk - with Patricia Dillon: How To Make Award Winning Scotch!
This is our first official Sunday Live show and we are thrilled to welcome Patricia Dillon from Speyside Distillery - Managing Director and Keeper of the Quaich. For our first-ever Sunday live show, we want to bring her knowledge of the industry and share what it takes to make an award-winning...
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Part Two: Johnnie Walker 4 Dummies (A Beginners Guide)
Mark takes us back with a few updates and answers a few of your popular questions asked. If we missed someone, please comment below and we'll try to answer as soon as possible. 🔗Want to help support our channel? https://www.patreon.com/Scotch4Dummies🔗 Rating Spreadsheet:...
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Scotch vs Japanese whisky an Informative Guide
Last week, we dove into Irish whiskey and had such a great time that we thought it would be great to continue into other whiskies. This week, the boys discuss Japanese whiskies and how they differ from Scotch.
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Scotch vs Irish Whiskey (What's the difference?)
The day after St Patrick's day has us in the mood to talk about Irish Whiskey. The comments we are often asked, what's the difference between the two? That's a loaded question and we hope to get through as many as we can. Please make sure you use the comments below to ask your question or help...
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Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 3 (Mark Remembers....)
We try the Aberlour Casg Annamh and give it a shot. Lower ABV and expectations of sherry bombs....does it deliver? Mark's taste is starting to come back as he remembers something....check out the full review! 🔗Want to help support our channel? https://www.patreon.com/Scotch4Dummies🔗 Rating...
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Sherry Bomb Blind Shootout Part 2 (Revenge of the Grouse?)
After reviewing the Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 3 this week, the question came up during our review how would this compare to the Naked Grouse. I thought it would be a fun experiment to put towards a blind to see if the $30 could hold its own against a few others. 🔗Want to help support our…
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Live Stream Q&A with the Dummies!
Tonight we're answering your questions and more.
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Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso (Surprisingly sherry?)
This week we finally cracked open that Nadurra that Shawn has been raving about. It did not disappoint. Higher ABV + oloroso is a winning combination in our books. Check out our review and leave a comment or two on what you think.
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Find The S4D Blended Scotch
Our friend, Aqvavitae is talking about "Saving Dull Bottles & DIY Blending at Home" on his V-Pub show tonight and we thought it would be a fun topic to add some thoughts and a little experiment of our own in a blind tasting S4D blended test. Roy's show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezD4Vji28nE
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Balvenie 14 The Week of Peat
A couple of years ago, we did a review of the Balvenie 14 Peat Week. We ended up picking up this bottle a month ago to see what the "Week of Peat" was all about. It ended up getting solids ratings. Check it out!
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Each week, we'll discuss what's going on in the scotch industry, discuss our latest review, a visit from Dr. Scotch, and share a few drams. Visit www.scotch4dummies.com You must be of legal drinking age in your country to listen to this channel. Do not share this content with minors- share it with your friends of age.
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