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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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Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original (1 of us is Right, 3 of us are Wrong)

Scotch 4 DummiesOct 30, 2020

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Our OSWA Picks LIVE

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

Oct 13, 202301:16:24
Unveiling the Alchemy of Scotch Whisky: Still Shapes and Their Flavor Secrets

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.

Oct 13, 202301:06:32
Whisky 201: Exploring the Role of Barley in Whisky

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.

Sep 15, 202301:01:28
Scotch Whisky 101 - The 5 Categories

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.

Sep 09, 202358:49
The Language of Whisky: How to Decode Tasting Notes and Articulate Flavor Experiences

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.

Sep 01, 202301:05:02
Laphroaig Quarter Cask & Ardbeg Corryvreckan blind re-reviews.

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?

Jun 16, 202301:05:54
Clynelish 14 & Glenfiddich 18 Small Batch Reserve Blind Re-Review

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?

May 19, 202358:17
A Dram Good Time: Glen Scotia Victoriana & Lagavulin 8 Blind Review

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?

May 15, 202301:04:17
A Dram Good Time: Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask & Highland Park 12 Blind Review

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?

May 12, 202301:04:39
A Dram Good Time: Macallan 12 & Oban 10 Blind Review.

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?

May 12, 202301:06:22
The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission with Special Guest: Steve Hawley

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...

Apr 21, 202301:04:41
The 2023 IWSC Awards Review - Best Scotches?

The 2023 IWSC Awards Review - Best Scotches?

Tonight, we're going to pour a few drams and discuss the 2023 IWSC awards.

Apr 14, 202301:01:15
Top 5 Irish Whiskeys to drink on St. Patrick's Day

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.

Mar 17, 202358:49
Should you buy scotch from Costco?

Should you buy scotch from Costco?

We recently visited our local Costco store to see what they had available on their spirit isles.

Mar 14, 202301:02:08
Virtual Whisky Tasting + Dr. Scotch Quiz

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".

Mar 03, 202301:19:22
Scotch vs Indian Whiskey: An Informative Guide

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.

Feb 17, 202301:01:44
The Scottish vs American take on Single Malt with special guest: Dan Crowell

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!

Feb 10, 202301:00:01
Burns Night 2023 + SMWS Cask No. 68.93 Supper in the Dunnage!

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!

Jan 27, 202359:56
The Rise in Craft Distilling

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.

Jan 20, 202301:01:16
Whisky Talk with @Dan Crowell The Importance of Wood in Whisky Making

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: https://tinyurl.com/yanjbner 🔗Join our Chat room using discord: https://discord.gg/u7HjJYQ  🛍️ Merchandise: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/Shop/  ★ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scotch4Dummies Twitter: https://twitter.com/scotch4dummies Web: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/  #whiskyfabric #whiskytube #scotch  You must be of legal drinking age in your country to watch this channel. Do not share this content with minors- share it with your friends of age!  Please drink responsibly! Never drive under the influence of alcohol.

Apr 20, 202101:10:56
Whisky Talk - with Patricia Dillon: How To Make Award Winning Scotch!

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 scotch.  We'll have Q&A from our live audience to interact with Patricia and hopefully answer all of your questions.  We're super excited and looking forward to having a few drams with you all.    #whiskytalk  🔗Want to help support our channel?  https://www.patreon.com/Scotch4Dummies 🔗 Rating Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/yanjbner 🔗Join our Chat room using discord: https://discord.gg/u7HjJYQ  🛍️ Merchandise: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/Shop/

Apr 12, 202101:07:21
Part Two: Johnnie Walker 4 Dummies (A Beginners Guide)

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: https://tinyurl.com/yanjbner🔗Join our Chat room using discord: https://discord.gg/u7HjJYQ 🛍️ Merchandise: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/Shop/

Apr 12, 202111:10
Scotch vs Japanese whisky an Informative Guide

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.

Apr 12, 202101:03:05
Scotch vs Irish Whiskey (What's the difference?)

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 answer for us :-)     🔗Want to help support our channel?  https://www.patreon.com/Scotch4Dummies 🔗 Rating Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/yanjbner 🔗Join our Chat room using discord: https://discord.gg/u7HjJYQ  🛍️ Merchandise: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/Shop/

Apr 12, 202101:02:52
Aberlour Casg Annamh Batch 3 (Mark Remembers....)

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 Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/yanjbner🔗Join our Chat room using discord: https://discord.gg/u7HjJYQ 🛍️ Merchandise: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/Shop/

Apr 12, 202115:04
Sherry Bomb Blind Shootout Part 2 (Revenge of the Grouse?)

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 channel?  https://www.patreon.com/Scotch4Dummies 🔗 Rating Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/yanjbner 🔗Join our Chat room using discord: https://discord.gg/u7HjJYQ  🛍️ Merchandise: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/Shop/  ★ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scotch4Dummies Twitter: https://twitter.com/scotch4dummies Web: http://www.scotch4dummies.com/

Apr 12, 202151:11
Live Stream Q&A with the Dummies!

Live Stream Q&A with the Dummies!

Tonight we're answering your questions and more.

Mar 05, 202101:03:04
Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso (Surprisingly sherry?)

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.

Mar 05, 202113:37
Find The S4D Blended Scotch

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

Mar 05, 202154:48
Balvenie 14 The Week of Peat

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!

Feb 22, 202114:10
Can You Taste Scotch Regions? (Blind Tasting Test)

Can You Taste Scotch Regions? (Blind Tasting Test)

We've talked about regions before with Dr. Scotch, but tonight we'll put it to a test to see if we can truly taste each region.  Scotch in the news,  Dr. Scotch talks about chill-filtering and outside temperatures, plus some extra fun.

Feb 22, 202101:08:42
Glenlivet 4 Dummies (A Beginners Guide)

Glenlivet 4 Dummies (A Beginners Guide)

Glenlivet has been around since the early 1800s and has been making great Scotch Whisky since.  Join Shawn as he goes through most of their lineup and a bit of the history of this famous distillery.

Feb 22, 202119:18
Glenmorangie Signet Re-Review

Glenmorangie Signet Re-Review

The boys reach way back (August 2017 to be specific) and are happy to give Glenmorangie Signet another try and see if it holds up to the great memories from back then.  It does not disappoint.  This is a bottle that you should own if you're a scotch drinker.  Check out our review for more details.

Feb 22, 202112:54
Royal Salute 21 Year Old (Better than JW Blue?)

Royal Salute 21 Year Old (Better than JW Blue?)

Andrew, Shawn, and Drew sit down and try this fancy Royal Salute 21-Year-old scotch whisky and were pleasantly surprised...could this give JW blue a run for its money?

Feb 22, 202154:52
Johnnie Walker Blue Blind Tasting Shootout

Johnnie Walker Blue Blind Tasting Shootout

After our recent review of The Royal Salute 21, it made us think about how it compared to JW Blue.  It had a great nose and palate with that smooth subtle taste that we all know JW Blues has.  Therefore, we thought it would be fun to put it and a few others (Dewars 18,  Royal Salute 21, and a mystery bottle that Mark is putting in to mix things up) against each other in a massive blind tasting.  Will JW Blue stand out?  Will price end up being a factor?  Let's find out!

Feb 22, 202150:23
S4D Whisky Tube Celebration (Aqvavitae, Scotch Test Dummies, Whisky In the 6, and Mash & Drum)

S4D Whisky Tube Celebration (Aqvavitae, Scotch Test Dummies, Whisky In the 6, and Mash & Drum)

Please join us as we celebrate some major milestones with our good friends.  Pour a glass and enjoy the banter.  Plus, if you're not a Patreon, use the link below to go sign up.  We're doing a huge Patreon Only after-party to celebrate even more with some surprises.

Feb 19, 202102:01:04
Whisky Rating Systems (The Good, the Bad, and then Ours!)

Whisky Rating Systems (The Good, the Bad, and then Ours!)

We're going to do our best to discuss rating or ranking systems for reviews in general and discuss our system.  We'll have some Q&A, discuss our recent review, and chat more about some upcoming changes to our programming.

Feb 19, 202159:40
Dr Scotch, Does Caramel Coloring Change Your Whisky?

Dr Scotch, Does Caramel Coloring Change Your Whisky?

Streamed on October 8th, 2020.  Dr. Scotch and the dummies go in-depth about E150A and are put to the test to determine if they can smell and taste the difference.

Jan 25, 202119:36
The Best Whisky Glass For You in 2021 (A Beginner's Guide)

The Best Whisky Glass For You in 2021 (A Beginner's Guide)

Curious about whiskey glasses and which one to choose?  Fear not, Dr. Scotch and the dummies are here to help.  Whether you drink Bourbon, Scotch, Mixed Drinks, or straight-up Jack Daniels, we'll walk through reasons to use each type of glass and the pros and cons.

Jan 25, 202109:37
DEWAR'S DOUBLE DOUBLE 21 (Little Bottle, Big Taste?)

DEWAR'S DOUBLE DOUBLE 21 (Little Bottle, Big Taste?)

looks can be deceiving. When we picked up this bottle, we didn't even notice the size of the bottle at first.  However, we did notice the taste and what is packed in this perfectly marketed bottle.

Jan 25, 202114:04
The GlenDronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

The GlenDronach 21 Year Old - Parliament

Hard to believe that since we've started reviewing scotch over 5 years ago and having multiple bottles of this ourselves, we completed spaced ever doing a review of this bottle.  Guess what time it is!  This should not disappoint...

Jan 25, 202117:10
S4D's #1 Scotch of 2020

S4D's #1 Scotch of 2020

The boys sit down and reminisce about 2020 and discuss their number one bottle of scotch for 2020.   Make sure you watch the entire video!

Jan 25, 202111:25
Andrew's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

Andrew's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

Each dummy will publish their own top 5 for 2020 with a combined #1 scotch at the end of the year.  I hope you enjoy Andrew's top 5.

Jan 25, 202107:09
Shawn's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

Shawn's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

Shawn drops his top 5 scotches of 2020 and a few extras for bonus points. 

Dec 07, 202008:22
Drew's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

Drew's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

This is our first round of top 5 videos coming out in the next few weeks.  Each dummy will publish their own top 5 for 2020 with a combined #1 scotch at the end of the year.  I hope you enjoy Drew's top 5.

Nov 30, 202009:39
Mark's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

Mark's Top 5 Scotches of 2020

This is our first round of top 5 videos coming out in the next few weeks.  Each dummy will publish their own top 5 for 2020 with a combined #1 scotch at the end of the year.  I hope you enjoy Mark's top 5.

Nov 30, 202008:13
Top 10 Scotches Under $50 Blind Bracket Shootout Week 2

Top 10 Scotches Under $50 Blind Bracket Shootout Week 2

Holy COW!  We had our first blind top 10 and it did not disappoint.  We lost a few big hitters right out of the gate.  Who will make it out of round two to make it to the finals?  let's find out!   New trademark = #speeddramming

Nov 20, 202056:05
Glenmorangie A Tale Of Cake (It's a Celebration!)

Glenmorangie A Tale Of Cake (It's a Celebration!)

We're big fans of Glenmorangie and what they produce each year. From their foundation of The Original 10 all the way to Signet and many others.  Their newest bottle does not disappoint either - find out as we open the bottle and review it live during our review of A Tale of Cake.

Nov 20, 202019:24
The Macallan Edition N0 6 (Last but not least...)

The Macallan Edition N0 6 (Last but not least...)

Thanks to a great friend and Patreon of the show, we were lucky to get our hands on the new Macallan Edition N0 6.  The last of the edition series and we're pretty excited to give this a try.  Did they save the best for last?

Nov 03, 202017:15
Top 10 Scotches Under $50 Blind Bracket Shootout Week 1

Top 10 Scotches Under $50 Blind Bracket Shootout Week 1

We're going to follow our good friends over at Whisky Mystery (Make sure you subscribe to their channel)  and do a blind shootout of the top 10 scotches that you all voted for to find out which one will come out #1.   The winner will continue on to face the other bottles each week until one has been crowned #1.

Oct 30, 202056:22