Decanters were originally used to separate sediment from wine. In the old days, wine wasn't filtered of sediment as well as it is today. So you would slowly pour the wine into the decanter, leaving the sediment in the original wine bottle.
@paulcorrona3564
2 жыл бұрын
Agree and then all the wine gurus started selling folks on how it helps it breathe..pfttt pls
@maximumcaffeine6003
3 жыл бұрын
You're right, it does look cool! I just started collecting decanters. I like the variety of shapes and patterns they have. The only problem is I have to keep refilling them!
@vioricacosmetics1989
Жыл бұрын
And storage might be a problem
@aparise1
8 жыл бұрын
Great video! My experience is when people don't know they are drinking a inexpensive whiskey or bourbon they tend to have a more favorable opinion of that spirit than if they knew what it was lol.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
8 жыл бұрын
+AaronP Thanks Aaron! I totally agree. Especially if you tell the person it's tasty. Classic misdirection
@ninocraven8860
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've judged homebrew contests for years. In general, people who haven't trained their palates to detect characteristics of beer (or in this case, whiskey) judge by the label. The labels reputation can be an end-all-discussion gavel.
@lonefather
4 жыл бұрын
I would say that whatever that comes out from a decanter tastes better than the same think being poured from it;s original bottle.
@lonerider92
7 жыл бұрын
Okay I'll put my red label in a blue label bottle, problem solved.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+lonerider92 would be a fun experiment
@alphasalazar2490
6 жыл бұрын
I've done this when partying with girls. They were impressed and couldn't tell the difference.
@arthurflegenheimer4020
6 жыл бұрын
Friends did that to me. They put red label in bottle of KILCHOMAN. I noticed with first sip.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
That's hilarious
@superbird6176
5 жыл бұрын
Put your Blue Label in a Red Label bottle if you don't want anyone to drink it..
@slippinslidewayz
Жыл бұрын
I have a beautiful antique crystal decanter from my Grandfather, who passed it to my parents, and then to me. The main reason for a decanter from tradition I've heard is that each whiskey poured in creates a small aroma and taste, when a new whiskey is poured in, it adds to the aroma and taste. You only wash the outside, never inside. Gradually and overtime, your whiskey becomes uniquely your own, like no other made before. Think of it like a cast iron skillet for whiskey.
@7thNoteOfficial
4 ай бұрын
What about the lead and how do you leave it in there?
@richardgillette5759
3 жыл бұрын
The Whiskey Dic is the best reviewer on KZitem. No nonsense, short, sweet, and to the point.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that man!
@TheMDGeist66
6 жыл бұрын
Decanters are infinity bottles. It's where you blend the leftovers of bottles you like.
@arctic3032
3 жыл бұрын
But I rarely have leftovers if I like them 😄
@riseoflugia
3 жыл бұрын
@@arctic3032 If you put a bare minimum of 2 ounces of that favorite into an infinity bottle along w others you'll make nice blends you never could imagine
@arctic3032
3 жыл бұрын
@@riseoflugia I'll do my best 👌
@SoapAcademy
3 жыл бұрын
My flask is where the leftovers go.
@captsirl
7 жыл бұрын
Everyone knows you put the cheep shit in the decanter so you friends only see your good stuff in sealed bottles
@conorwellman8592
3 ай бұрын
gona start putting my JTS Brown in a decanter.
@JamesMartin007
7 жыл бұрын
Props for the channel name. Got a chuckle out of me.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+James Martin Thanks! I always feel funny telling people in person about it
@charlescalvert8647
Жыл бұрын
Decanting spirits should be temporary. Scotch, whiskey, brandy in decaters should be used for serving and atmosphere only then return to a better sealed bottle. Don't leave spirits in leaded crystal for more than a couple days. Keep the cheap stuff in your fine decanters for guests. Any questions, ask your butler or house servants.
@mjanovec
6 жыл бұрын
I would decant Johnnie Walker Red... straight into the toilet.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+mjanovec poor toilet
@FishTheJim
6 жыл бұрын
So no gastro-intestinal trip first then because basically most of what is whiskey ends up there or in a field somewhere.
@kenparnell4297
6 жыл бұрын
I'm not a scotch drinker either.
@krazypeople4
6 жыл бұрын
You just made my night.
@HDitzzDH
6 жыл бұрын
I would decant the Red Label into my car as fuel.
@Mojoman57
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Anton LaVey.
@VIVI1337
7 жыл бұрын
ROFLOLOL
@bruswane9771
6 жыл бұрын
Mojoman57 holy shit it's that satanist guy reborn
@bruswane9771
6 жыл бұрын
Holy shit whiskeydic is a satanist
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Marlon sigh...
@facilegoose9347
5 жыл бұрын
_"Decant what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law."_
@louisc.gasper7588
6 жыл бұрын
I deeply suspect that the danger from lead contamination is vastly exaggerated. If the decanter is filled with vinegar and allowed to set for a month, then emptied and rinsed, the lead that is available to be leached is very greatly reduced. It becomes negligible. A decanter that has been used for 20 years likewise has had the lead near the surface leached; the lead is less available the deeper it is in the glass matrix. And, while lead is a cumulative poison, the body does eliminate it, although slowly. The half life in an adult has been found to be about a month. I don't think it's ever been tested, but my guess is that before you could drink enough from a decanter to get symptoms of lead poisoning, you would pickle your brain with the alcohol.
@mrtimjitsu
5 жыл бұрын
You would consume more lead in a single glass of tap water than you would the entire bottle of whiskey stored in a lead crystal decanter. Also a good decanter will have an airtight seal.
@LouisJasper
3 жыл бұрын
No point in exposing yourself to more lead if you can avoid it.
@mrtimjitsu
3 жыл бұрын
@@LouisJasper ever heard of the term "splitting hairs"? You'd be better off just not drinking alcohol all together.
@misham6547
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrtimjitsu at least alcohol isn't cumulative
@P-XIII
7 жыл бұрын
I have a question.... Is this guy a vampire?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
Not last time I checked. Are you asking because of the mirror behind me? (btw, I love one punch)
@P-XIII
7 жыл бұрын
Its because you look paper white in this video and the decanter and goatee makes you look a bit aristocratic.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+P XIII Ah, gotcha. Well, thanks for taking the time to be the way you are. My lighting has gotten better in my newer videos
@P-XIII
7 жыл бұрын
=)
@anrich213
4 жыл бұрын
of course he is. He also talks like one.
@zogzog1063
6 жыл бұрын
It may be a good idea to have a (sealed) decanter of, say, 500 ml. Now after you have consumed half of your one Liter bottle and want to put it away, then you can use the decanter that will have a negligible amount of air to oxidise the Scotch.
@RenanJeffrey
3 жыл бұрын
Well then I guess it can be used to be more presentable. Saw the globe decanter with matching glasses and it looks beautiful to have on the bar or table top when you are drinking with friends. 🙂👍
@henryv443
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see someone be honest in opinion for use, and knowledgeable
@whiskyandspiritreviewsbooz2469
6 жыл бұрын
I love how your videos are short and to the point! great info!
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Whisky and Spirit Reviews Booze and the Hound Thanks!
@mikel5801
4 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a small 33 ounce decanter for my infinity bottle. I don't buy a lot of whiskey but do enjoy making an infinity bottle every now and then figured a 33 oz size may be better than a larger one.
@Draknareth
6 жыл бұрын
If you do decant it should at least be kept out of any direct light. Light does change the quality of whisk(e)y. It's why it's a good idea to keep the cardboard tube things that most Scotch whiskies come in.
@mattthomas4026
7 жыл бұрын
I don't decanter whiskey. I put whiskey in my fuckin stomach
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Matt Thomas Good. That's where it goes.
@erimemrebaran1206
6 жыл бұрын
I enema mine is it not the rigt way?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Erim Emre Baran Although there are things WRONG with that... if it makes you happy, do it uo
@secordman
3 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome, exactly. Like in old movies.
@lonewanderer3603
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure I 100% agree with this. I've found from my own experience that the flavor can change from sitting in a decanter. Especially if it sits in there for a long time. Wouldn't the extra space allow some ethanol to leave the liquid and start changing the flavor? My own decanter does have an actual cork and if I buy something that tastes hot or has one note that overpowers the rest, I'll often throw it in the decanter and let it sit for a while.
@piperfect
3 жыл бұрын
It is also good if you are doing a tasting where you don't want your guest's opinions influenced by the lable.
@1973retrorabbit
5 жыл бұрын
You were closer to the truth on your second reason... The original reason for decanting whisky (since I'm Scottish and you're talking Scotch whisky) is simple, you take a cheap and nasty whisky put it in a decanter and then add a little sherry or some other sweet product like maybe brandy and then you brag about what a special bottle of fine single malt you managed to buy... Personally, when I'm serving a nice malt, I always pour from the bottle and then let anyone who's interested, have a look at that bottle. That way they know exactly what they're drinking and can read the distillery blurb on the label (saves me trying to remember all the details too). The only legitimate reason to decant a good malt is blind tasting, maybe if you're having a tasting notes party, you hand out a flavour wheel diagram and play the 'guess the malt/ distiller' game. All other reasons are being a bit nobby or dishonest... (as you definitely touched on). 😉
@davidchrisp3418
7 жыл бұрын
if it dose not contain lead isn't it just glass not crystal?
@carafesanddecanters1160
7 жыл бұрын
Not quite. There are decanters made of crystal containing lead, or made of lead-free crystal. Lead-free crystal decanters are definitely the better & healthier choice. Read all about it and find the right decanter fitting your needs & expectations here carafes-and-decanters.com/whiskey-decanters/#lead Cheers! :)
@Halbmond
7 жыл бұрын
David according to Wikipedia there's still a difference. The lead oxide is just replaced by other oxides: "One alternative material is crystal glass, in which barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide are employed instead of lead oxide. Lead-free crystal has a similar refractive index to lead crystal, but it is lighter and it has less dispersive power.[4]" en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_glass I never understood the advantages of crystal glass to be honest. It seems to me that the only advantage is that it is more transparent than normal glass, making it look prettier. Personally, I care more about how glass looks after it comes out of my dishwasher ...
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Willi Kampmann May just be good marketing!
@seigeengine
7 жыл бұрын
There are regional differences in terminology here. In the EU, for example (if I recall), something can only be called crystal if it contains lead. +Willi Kampmann There are two advantages of lead crystal. It is stronger than normal glass, allowing you to make the vessels thinner, and that refractive index part. That is, in simple terms, it bounces around the light inside it more, so it's more sparkly. It's the same reason diamonds are sparkly.
@JD-ph1dz
5 жыл бұрын
Black label is my favourite whiskey of all time. It literally cheers me up.
@michaelwoods7854
2 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel from all the way down here in the land down under. Decanters look cool but personally when I buy a nice bottle of whiskey part of that experience is the look of the bottle it came in. A nice looking bottle of whiskey better looking then a decanters way and I rather show of the nice bottle it came in
@excelsiortrading8050
7 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first decanter because I drink about a liter of whisky a week and it's cheaper in the giant 1.75 liter or bigger bottle and I don't feel like grabbing that monster bottle to fill my wee whiskey glass each time, so hello fill the decanter and pour from that :-)
@willianmkd909
3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Then the song from Midland - "Drinking Problem" should be your daily tune!
@joeninety4740
6 жыл бұрын
Old leaded glass decanters can be used. The leeching takes place if you leave it in there, a long time. If you drink it in a week or so, there is no harm. Your stopper should not be lose like that.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Most Whisky Decanter tops I've seen fit loosely. As for leaving things in there a while... I tend to, but I get that most won't. Either way, lead is bad.
@joeninety4740
6 жыл бұрын
I buy old deacnters and the test I use, is to twist the stopper a little in the decanter and then lift it of off the ground with my hand underneath, to see if it is a snug fit. If I can lift it clean off the ground, it's a good fit and probably was the original stopper.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Joe Ninety interesting! Thanks!
@mikerobinson883
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It answered my question. On a side note, the company I work for gave me a bottle of red label for Christmas last year. I was like, thanks? Lol
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
Жыл бұрын
Thats so sad... it's like getting domino's pizza for your pizza party
@mikerobinson883
Жыл бұрын
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary hahahahaha!
@bcmitchell1
6 жыл бұрын
If you are serving really good whiskey, you should serve it first while your palate is fresh for the best enjoyment, just as you should lead with the best wine. Your palate falls off after the first few drinks, so its not as keen or discernable in later drinks, use the more common stuff later.
@AlexDraut
Жыл бұрын
I would offer another reason too. If you have a bad cork and some gets into the whiskey (which even if you ingest it, no harm, no foul) I like to decant it through a coffee filter to remove the cork flecks. Happened when I had to salvage a cork from Johnnie Walker XR21 where the heat melted the adhesive in shipping. Disappointing for a $180-200 bottle.
@twilliams9362
5 жыл бұрын
My issue is solved, I will not purchase a decanter. The bottles or looking really nice anyway.
@mikejacobs7464
Жыл бұрын
Well when you break the cap or cork on your bottle or at the very bottom of a bottle, decanting isn’t a bad idea.
@edingtonvilleonsea
2 ай бұрын
As far as I know decanting red wine and port improves the flavour by oxigination. An open bottle of whisky is not the same as a decanted bottle of whisky since the act of decanting will impart oxegen into the whisky. Whether decanting improves or changes the flavour of whisky I have no idea.
@edsalisch4322
6 жыл бұрын
Red label is tried and true. Is it my favorite whisky, no but it works in a pinch. It is also a great extender. You have a bunch of pals over and you have a 3/4 liter of red and 1/3 liter of some single malt, you can mix the two to get a nice sipper.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
You're not wrong. My constant bashing of red label is more a joke at this point than true seriousness.
@m0ath
3 жыл бұрын
I got a decanter as a gift and I have to say it's nicer to use than some of the oddly shaped/hard to pour from bottles out there.
@conorwellman8592
3 ай бұрын
2:50 For sure should start putting my JRS Brown in a decanter then tell them its an ultra rare bourbon I am saving for a special occasion then offer them some generic buffalo trace.
@outstandingcruise3613
5 жыл бұрын
Rule number 1 Never Decanter Crown 👑 Royal because the bottle is already a Decanter!Rule number 2, follow rule number 1...!!!!!
@howard7379
6 жыл бұрын
Don't know how professional his answer is, but at least there are some honest thought s in this video
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+杨皓天 This was shot a while ago. Ive gained some knowledge but my points are still valid I think
@TheCrimsonIdol987
Жыл бұрын
The best part about buying Hibiki Harmony: the bottle comes with a free decanter. The whisky inside of course is very nice, but after it's gone, those bottles are pretty and classy enough to be a decanter. Best part about decanters: they're infinity bottles! This is where you dump the last 2 ounces of the whisky you're drinking into the infinity bottle. As you drink more stuff, you can start coming up with amazing blends, and it's an ongoing whisky experiment! :D That said, I personally never saw a point in decanting (exception being infinity bottles), because the whisky already comes in a perfectly good container: the bottle it came in.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
Жыл бұрын
Agree completely! And yes, Hibiki Harmony is an awesome bottle!
@LostSoul3699
6 жыл бұрын
What I heard is if you have a Expensive bottle of scotch bourbon and so on and you're not drinking it very fast after you get halfway through the bottle it will start evaporating so it would not hurt to put it in a small bottle
@rubenproost2552
5 жыл бұрын
I do find that the last 20% of a bottle of Scotch tastes best, so there must be something in this airing business. My last bottle of Ardbeg was almost undrinkable when I opened it but, again the last bit: nectar of the gods. Maybe I should try a wine decanter on the next bottle.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
5 жыл бұрын
It's certainly a way to go. Something like Ardbeg is pretty strong for most people. May want to try out a speyside and see how you like it
@AdrianR.A
5 жыл бұрын
This is Oct 16 man. And Im still watching it lolz
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad its helping!
@IsaacMartinez-zi1mx
7 жыл бұрын
love your authenticity... keep up the vids!!!
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Isaac Martinez Thanks Isaac!
@InItForTheParking
7 жыл бұрын
Decanting is also a problem if you don't finish it. Ever fall asleep with the cap off a bottle? Next day it tastes like water. You need to be able to seal it or else the alcohol will evaporate.
@jonathanedwards6366
6 жыл бұрын
Just bought a beautiful Waterford crystal decanter and on the outside there was a label that read "fill with 50/50 vinegar and water and store overnight before use". This is to help leach out the lead before storing an alcoholic beverage in it. If you do some research on the matter it depends on the actual spirit involved as to how much lead gets leached out if the crystal. Also, Red Label is a mixing whiskey. It's designed for cocktails. Their website even states this. If you use it as it was designed it's really not that bad. And who would use a distinguished single malt in a cocktail anyways? Not this guy...
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Jonathan Edwards The whole JW Red thing is mostly a joke. And I've gotten a lot of comments from people telling me they drink it straight
@jonathanedwards6366
6 жыл бұрын
The Whiskey Dic I understand the whole Red Label joke. I have many friends who drink Red Label on the rocks and some who drink it straight as well. I have as well, but don't prefer it. There are worse Scotch Whiskeys out there, that's for sure.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Jonathan Edwards without a doubt
@Asoka-great
Жыл бұрын
Just got few large bottles (Costco), gets tough to lift them during parties - thinking of going decanter route for this reason.
@WhispyWoods.
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a few years late to this vid, but your hate for red label endures and gave me a smile 😆
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
3 жыл бұрын
Hah! Its been one of few consistent things across all the years
@Von_8
2 жыл бұрын
Decanters are good for infinity bottles, if you have a few ounces left of a bottle pour it into a decanter and keep adding to it with your next bottle eventually youll have a unique blend of bourbon or scotch.
@davidgabrie1302
2 жыл бұрын
JWB comes corked, I had a cork disintegrate and had cork in the Whiskey. Had to filter it out. Putting it in a Decanter could solve the problem.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
2 жыл бұрын
For sure. Hate when that happens
@SmokeRingsPipeDreams
5 жыл бұрын
I like the last reason, that was funny.
@Allangulon
6 жыл бұрын
Jonnie Walker! The Man behind the man behind the Bar!
@SharkFisher592
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I’ve often wondered this. The obvious retort from me (respectfully of course) would be: does it make it look awesome? Does it really? How are your friends going to know they’re drinking Pappy (or whatever bougie bottle you have) if you take it off the labeled bottle and put it in a decanter? Seriously though part of the draw or all alcohol to me has been the bottles: the shapes and colors and marketing, etc. So I’m anti-decanter obviously 😂
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
9 ай бұрын
Funny thing, when this video was made I probably could have bought Pappy for 80 bucks. I agree with you now, the bottles are half the fun.
@TTko4KKmo
3 жыл бұрын
My brother uses Johnny Walker Red Label for washing his feet to kill the fungi.
@BackLooking
5 жыл бұрын
I think that most of the time the original bottle looks better than any decanter.
@slimysmiles8979
2 жыл бұрын
Only if you want to drink it in the very near future. Sunlight and oxygen do not assist in keeping your whisky for its optimal shelf life.
@skippityblippity8656
3 жыл бұрын
One factor to consider is uv light destroys heavy molecules
@rorrt
7 жыл бұрын
I think with cheaper whiskys it makes sense.. I get that opening a bottle makes it basically a decanter. But you still need to pour some, just opening it does nothing. Its like letting a wine breath does next to nothing because the there is next to no air exchange going on in the neck of the bottle. Which is why most restaurants nowadays hyperdecant by putting wine in a blender.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+rorrt i didn't know about the blender thing. I've never heard of that
@travisnapoleansmith
3 жыл бұрын
You would be getter off to pay about the same amount as Red Label and get Jameson or any of the Irish whiskeys. They are in the same price point and they taste way better than the Johnnie Walker Red Label!
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
3 жыл бұрын
Agree completely
@travisnapoleansmith
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I prefer my Jameson with Ginger and Lime. It seems to bring out the nice flavor of it. I do sometimes drink it neat but I would rather go for a scotch neat then any of the Irish whiskeys that way.
@MartinMcClellanGT
6 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks !
@homie-gtv322
4 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@maksuree
7 жыл бұрын
are there decanters made of sapphire glass? i'd imagine not, but that would be really cool
@joeyjuandiaz6195
11 ай бұрын
Idk i my decanter is lead but i pur my James balllc barrel it i doont think it will affect me much after 1 bottle
@vrudy6
6 жыл бұрын
I agree and disagree. The decanter that you have there is more or less the same size as a bottle of whisky, so I do agree that there is no difference. However, when I decant my whisky I use a wide bottom decanter, with a bottom width of about 10 inches. There is where the decanter makes a difference. Since there is far more spirit making contact with the air than with a narrow bottle, the time in which it oxidizes is much faster than with a narrow decanter or whisky bottle. Contact with the air means there more contact with oxygen. Oxygen oxidizes the spirit, hence, breaking down the molecules within it and making the whisky settle, therefore, bringing out the more subtle flavors and nuances come out, making the whisky have more complexity. And with the wider bottom, as I mentioned, it’s much quicker. I tried it with hundreds of different types, from single malts to bourbons and it does make a difference. Some more than others, but there’s always a significant difference in terms with speed of oxidation.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I haven't seen a whisky decanter with a wide bottom. Typically those are wine decanters. Most people try not to oxidize their whisky, but I suppose if you're experimenting, it can't hurt.
@wildernessman760
6 жыл бұрын
Lmao that was really funny. Ty for the humor. You could use the red label to light a bon fire lol.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+wildernessman Bon fire would smell too good. I say, tire fire
@bEjk21O
7 жыл бұрын
Cool channel, Sir. I really like the videos.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Milan Polívka Thanks Milan!
@matthewmclaughlin4609
5 жыл бұрын
You should sell the Whiskey Dic-anter
@monstercommenter9587
7 жыл бұрын
Only if you're going to drink it in a timely manner.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Monster commenter Bingo
@marsmat
7 жыл бұрын
"Churchill’s favourite whisky was, perhaps surprisingly, not a single malt but a blend. Johnnie Walker Red Label formed the basis of his daily whisky and water; a drink which his children called a 'Papa Cocktail’. This consisted simply of a tipple of Johnnie Walker covering the bottom of a glass, then filled with water and sipped throughout the day."
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
It's funny you mention that, I talk about that exact thing in my Johnnie Walker Red video.
@cgavin1
7 жыл бұрын
Red Label used to be amazing. Back in the day few people drank Scotch. In the 70's for example Red Label was amazeballs. Now its pish. Times change, brands don't so much ..
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+wozzlepop That's interesting. Beer kind of has the same effects. Bud is swill now, but I could see it being great years ago
@cgavin1
7 жыл бұрын
I think its just the economy of scale. In the 70's in the UK most scotch was hard to shift. Exports hadn't yet become the thing and a lot of UK people didn't drink scotch whisky. That mean't the quality of the stuff going in to the UK market was considerably higher. As demand grows, production capacity has to increase and inevitably standards are compromised. Look at the bourbon industry with once great bourbons being watered down lower and lower to the minimum 40% and aged closer and closer to the minimum.
@andrewescocia2707
5 жыл бұрын
'70s the ' replaces what you take out
@tuanluu20902
7 жыл бұрын
Does decanting compromise the taste of the whisky negatively?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Tuan Luu It can because of exposure to air
@arvitkopliku7232
6 жыл бұрын
That last part is me hahaha people who don’t drink much can’t tell
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Arvit Kopliku Enjoy the cheaper booze while you can!
@RobertSeviour1
7 жыл бұрын
Since so much effort goes into making packaging and accompanying blurb attractive, I reckon that whisky has more showing-off appeal in its original bottle and wrappings, not in a rather kitch bottle with badly fitting stopper.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Robert Seviour That's a good point as well, although I'd guess that there are some reeeeally nice looking decanters
@RobertSeviour1
7 жыл бұрын
Fair enough - ideal for putting cooking quality booze in and kidding the snobs. (In German supermarkets you can buy Scotch whisky at $6 for 700ml )
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Robert Seviour Is love to try that some day but I don't know enough real whiskey drinkers in person. My friends may just as soon think bad whiskey is fine
@martin.m4306
6 жыл бұрын
A decanter that is not airtigth is a waste of money, one of the main reasons people decant whiskey is so that when they've drunk half the bottle or so they can put it in a smaller bottle to keep the exposure to air as small as possible
@MickeyD2012
7 жыл бұрын
You missed an important reason for decanting, as a natural product, wine is also sometimes has a tendency to form sediments. Decanting allows you to separate the wine from those sediments, which can impart a bitter, funky, and altogether unpleasant flavor. As far as I can tell, that's the only "legitimate" reason to decant anything.
@Sergiovsousa
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I´m the only one but JW Red Label is a good whisky in his price category, together with J&B, Cutty Sark, William Lawsons etc. There are even cheaper whiskies, so the best you can do is buy 4 or 5 cheap whiskies, blend them in a decanter and make them a social drink for friends who care shit or a nica game/poker/rpg night
@tonefish3825
6 жыл бұрын
I just save a few bottles that I find attractive and have good cork. I remove all of the labeling and use them for decanters. I put some of my blends in them. I currently have a 80% Tullamore Dew and 20% Laphroaig 10 mix.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Sturat5150 Its a good plan. How does that one taste?
@tonefish3825
6 жыл бұрын
I love it. I used the Irish because it was basically a blank canvas. The Laphroaig covers it almost completely. The Laphroiag is then toned down to a perfect level. Still all the great peaty taste, but now not so much to taste like a medicine cabinet. It costs me about $22 to make a 750ml bottle, making this cheap enough to drink everyday.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Sturat5150 awesome! I love home blends that actually work!
@marsneedstowels
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea, I love peaty scotches but can't afford the most flavourful Islays. Blending a super peaty Laphroaig sounds like a good compromise.
@tonefish3825
6 жыл бұрын
I used the Tullamore Dew, because I had it on hand. I have since used Teachers Blend and it is even better.
@mosttemp
5 ай бұрын
decanters are to put cheap whisky or fine whisky in a bottle to stop people from judging you and just enjoy a drink with each other .
@madake7779
5 жыл бұрын
If you make a second channel call it the whiskey thesaurus
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
5 жыл бұрын
Whiskey encyclopedia would be more fitting. If it werent for the whiskey dick joke I'd have changed the name already
@Abu_al-rrub
7 жыл бұрын
I hear you talking about whiskey and how you should smell it and feel the blended flavors and how it's delicious even! I can't stand it smell or it taste either and I've tried good trades like blue label but never works with me! Can you tell me how to feel what you feel about whiskey please?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
My best advice would be to start with something less expensive and well known... try Johnnie Walker Black. It's a good starting point. Honestly, there isn't a ton of complexity to it... it's almost boring, but because of that you can pick out some of the more obvious flavors... Another way to go would be with a bourbon. Bourbon is very flavorful, but it always has the same few flavors... vanilla, oak, honey, occasionally cinnamon or fruit. If you can't learn to like bourbon, you probably won't have much luck with scotch... but not necessarily. You could also try going for some highland scotch. They tend to be fruity. Just think about how you first started to enjoy alcohol... even the most manly beer / whiskey drinker probably started off with something fruity or easy to drink (like a mixed drink) when they were getting going. For example, I started with lots of Jack and Coke before I even realized that I liked whiskey neat. Good luck!
@DillonHuffmanOutdoors
6 жыл бұрын
You've said in your other videos that if you were to drink 75% of a bottle, that it would only be good for a few months do to the exposure of air inside the bottle. What if you transferred that whiskey to a smaller bottle (preferably with a cork)? Would that increase the lifetime of the whiskey? I was thinking about getting a couple small 250 - 375 ml bottles for a couple of those bottles I don't quite want to finish off yet. Thanks!
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely that will help. The issue is exposure to oxygen. If you were to consolidate into smaller bottles, that will fix the issue for you :)
@Linkinbird617
7 жыл бұрын
My best friend told me the other day that he un-ironically regards Red Label as his "Favourite Scotch". He's eighteen.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Linkinbird617 With age comes wisdom... when I was his age, I had a bowl cut with highlights, thought it looked good, and wasn't alone... he'll figure it out in time.
@briand13522
6 жыл бұрын
I'm going to put as much red label in decanters as I want home boy. Don't tell me how to live.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+Brian You do you
@jonathanedwards6366
6 жыл бұрын
This had me rolling....and I decant my Red Label as well.
@atuljoshi1990
4 жыл бұрын
if you had a really expensive bottle...wouldn't you want to keep it in their bottle to make sure people know? I would assume you'd only use it for cheap stuff...
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on the bottle, but yea. That makes sense
@AdamPFarnsworth
7 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video. So now I've Liked and Subscribed!
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Adam Farnsworth Thanks!
@Boredaff
7 жыл бұрын
Love the name of the channel is the whiskey dic intended to be a double entendre
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
7 жыл бұрын
+Boredaf hah thanks!
@colmivers
6 жыл бұрын
I have that exact wine carraffe!
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+colm ivers Nice! It's a good one.
@freddieslaughter1107
3 жыл бұрын
I'll been hearing that whisky is better below the shoulder, if true then why not just decant for an hour and then put it back in the bottle.
@PalJoey-rm2yh
6 жыл бұрын
Decanter question: I have an old I.W. Harper decanter. Etched glass with the gentleman bowing to the lady. Sentimental old school. But it needs a new stopper cork to be put into service. Anyone know where I can get one or get it done?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
+PalJoey1957 Sadly, I don't personally know
@Yulfi
2 жыл бұрын
From what I was able to gather, I can pour some cheap whiskey into a decanter to make it look fancy for my guests, but I still wonder if I can let some 1910 bourbon sit in there for a week. Another channel claimed that whiskey can only sit in a decanter for a day, but your point about an opened bottle of whiskey and a decanter being the same thing makes more sense to me. Can you please clear that up for me?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
2 жыл бұрын
A week won't make a difference as long as your decanters top is fairly tight. If it's loose and just kind of sits on top it'll be an issue faster. Regardless, a week in a decanter will be fine
@Yulfi
2 жыл бұрын
@UCCAcYAt--HOIUhv0kbN0Cxg Nice. Thanks for the quick reply. I have one more question-my set is made of glass, not crystal, and the brand says that it’s lead-free; I’m assuming I can trust what they’re saying and not worry about lead, right?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I can't comment on that. I don't know where you bought it. What the laws were like when you did, or anything like that. If it were me, and it said lead free? I'd be cool with it
@Yulfi
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary ok, thanks!
@rahulspeaking
3 жыл бұрын
Which brand of whiskey is this?
@stvnsanders7
5 жыл бұрын
the Ford ad that was on before this stole a phrase from Sheamus and Cesaro.
@dallen3000
Жыл бұрын
But what if I liked rhe bottle the whiskey came in?
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
Жыл бұрын
Then use it :)
@joeyjuandiaz6195
11 ай бұрын
How long is it good to finasih whiney in lead decanter bro
@steel8231
3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what the point of a whiskey decanter is beyond being decorative. I cant afford the overly expensive stuff but some decanters look pretty cool. That said, the cheap brands spend a lot of their revenue trying to replicate the taste of the expensive ones for a lower cost, in wines it's gotten to the point that all but a few people can't tell the difference between 50 year old French estate and 1 year old California crap.
@BrandonRideout135
6 жыл бұрын
Why does everyone hate red lable it was the first scotch i tried and i enjoyed it im fairly new to drinkong whisky but its what got me liking it
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
Lots of people had it as their first whisky. That's totally fine and it's fine as a first whisky... but it's something most move past, and looking back on it, they think to themselves how much better whisky can get. That's really it.
@bluesmanen1
2 жыл бұрын
In my humble opinion...if I see whisky in a decanter, the first thing I think is....It looks cheap!!! I would never ever consider to serve whisky from a decanter🤔
@skippy8696
6 жыл бұрын
I found this really cool, retro/old school looking decanter amongst my mother's glassware, I think it was a gift at my parent's wedding, not sure (yes, THAT old...). Anyway, I was planning to use it as my 'infinity bottle' seeing as no one has touched the thing in over a decade, might as well use it...It isn't crystal, so what makes the glass different from any other bottle? It was made in Italy if that helps... It's entirely glass but the 'cork' part that connects to glass lid to the glass bottle is a thick, transparent plastic of some kind. I tested it to see if it was air tight and it was. You can fill it up, close it, then hold it upside down and nothing leaks, it functions like a normal bottle, just with a cooler design. Are you saying it could be dangerous or alter the taste? That seems odd...I mean, I thought storing whiskey was its entire purpose?
@skippy8696
6 жыл бұрын
Nevermind. Kinda drunk and my attention was slightly divided; the lead issue only arises with crystal decanters, not all decanters. Not quite sure why I thought that. Safe to say mine should be good to go, I wonder what it'll end up with.
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
6 жыл бұрын
Hah, I was a bit drunk too when you sent this. Either way, your decanter will be fine
@skippy8696
6 жыл бұрын
I've since learnt the plastic is actually silicone, which according to the guys on the whiskey tribe/vault channels, is preferable to real cork when making an infinity bottle. Which makes sense, since organic cork would eventually degrade with that much usage. Now the fun part: buying and drinking more bottles so I can actually fill the thing :D Basic rules to mine will be standard: 50-100mls from each bottle I drink, and only using bourbon, Irish and blended/single malt scotch. I'm avoiding ryes, anything flavoured (bourbon-based liqueurs, Drambuie, etc) and anything too smokey or too peaty. Apparently adding these, even in small amounts, can dramatically change the composition. I'm also going to keep a list on the side naming what whisk[e]y was added, the amount and the date it was added. It's sort of like a whiskey journal except one you can drink. I'd love to see your take on one actually.
@antonioartis6778
8 ай бұрын
Hownlong can inleave my whiskey in this newnthin glass decanter? Christmas gift
@TheWhiskeyDictionary
8 ай бұрын
Tough to say as I don't know much about it. If it seals pretty well, it should be good for a really long time
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