The ultimate beginner’s guide to SCOTCH WHISKY

Get the merch! 👉 Today’s video is a beginner’s guide to Scotch! This style of whisky is considered by many to be the best in the world. Prices reflect that, making purchasing an unfamiliar bottle intimidating. Let’s cover some basics to make this spirit a bit more approachable! We’ll discuss some rules, the different types of scotch, the regions where they’re made, and some general characteristics of the whiskies. I’ll even share some recommendations for those looking to try something! Cheers! My bottle collection at Curiada 👉 New customers use code ERICKSON for $5 off! Use code ANDERS for free shipping on orders over $200! My newsletter: Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨 TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 Whisky vs Whiskey: 0:53 5 Rules: 1:37 5 Types: 2:51 5 Regions: 5:33 Other Recommendations: 13:27 Sign Off: 15:04 THE BOTTLES ON THE TABLE The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Glennfidich 12 Year Single Malt Edradour 10 Year Highland Single Malt Aberfeldy 12 Year Single Malt Talisker 10 Year Single Malt Auchentoshan 12 Year Single Malt Springbank 10 Year Campbeltown Single Malt Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt Laphroaig 18 Year Islay Single Malt Bunnahabhain 12 Year Islay Single Malt THE TOOLS The Glencairn Glass: My workhorse double jigger: My go-to large shaking tin: My go-to small cheater tin: Hawthorne strainer: Fine mesh strainer: My favorite mixing glass: Bar spoon: Julep strainer: Rubber bar mat (6“x12“): As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Special thanks to our top-tier patrons: Adam Greetis Jacob Swain Brandon Carey Randy Calegari Matt Dougherty Michael Cooney Matthew Crowley Kevin Dzomery Derek Patstone Rick Turoczy Silverio Al Gailey Joshua Penley Sheri Muilenburg Connie & Rob Chapin Chris Roberts Howard Pollack Bruce Stark Brian Gordon David Byrne Nate Randall Randall Nick Liana Kangas D Pilaitis Silas Hale Follow Me: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Send stuff to: Anders Erickson 4610 N. Clark St Suite 1051 Chicago IL, 60640 Image Attributions: Glenffidich Distillery(RLH)1979, Richard Harvey, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons River Spey from the old bridge by Jim Barton, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Campbeltown, Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Islay View by Adam Ward, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Peat - Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Ardbeg Distillery, Heikki Immonen, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons