What is a good whisky for a complete beginner? 🥃 #shorts

Richard Patterson discusses what a good whisky is for a complete beginner.

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[causticgrip]

"Sir, we didn't ask you any of that. We only asked you to blow into this tube."

[VictorianBob]

This man is a true gent and really appreciates whisky. Would absolutely love to have a dram with Richard Patterson while he shares his stories

[Mikemobacasual]

Dude is like a pro whiskey drinker. How can you dislike this guy, he's great.

[misfitbrothers]

This guy is bringing classy back and elevating it to a whole new level.

[Karl-memh]

and never forget to throw half of it up the wall

[slickstrings]

For anyone genuinly wondering how to start with whisky, dont stress too much about what particular whisky.
I would say start with something low abv. 40%. You want to train yourself to get used to the alcohol burn so its no longer an unpleasant distraction.
Perhaps add a teaspoon or 2 of spring water (not chilled) and take a sip, roll it over your tongue gently and swallow. Focus on the flavours, not the burn. What did you notice? Was it floral? Fruity? Did it remind you of citrus or perhaps xmas cake or were there whisps of a campfire?Eventually you wont notice the burn very much and will be able to 'see through' it to the flavours, but as richard said, dont rush it! Have a dram when you feel like it. Share your journey with a friend and compare notes. Its not a competition, its an experience that we are lucky to have the opportunity to enjoy.
As far as what bottle? Theres no rules but id say start with something decent but not expensive (ie better than johnny walker red but not too expensive). It doesnt have to be a scotch either. There is great whisky made all over the world but you can find decent quality and affordable scotches at most bottle shops. You want something thats meant for savouring but if you are inexperienced you might not be able to appreciate the nuances of an expensive bottle and that would be a a shame for the whisky and your wallet. You can build up to that later!
Later on, go halves with your whisky pal on a more fancy bottle and enjoy it together. Welcome to the wide world of whisky.

[bigpompano]

I love that this man is trending right now

[LimoneneDaddy]

Just found this guy, great stuff. My dad was born in scotland and came over to the US when he was 17, this guy sounds like my dad when hes drunk 😂😂😅😅 ❤❤

[genYsurvive]

got it, chew the whisky to extract the flavours

[brianmcgoldrick]

This is the best channel I've ever seen, peak british humor. Its totally ironic, i realized its was a schtick in a different video where he threw out the first pour then jammed his nose in the glass. I love it

[Tmaster]

The two best ones to start are right behind him. The laphroaig 10 and the highland park 12. I would recommend the glenmorangie port roban as well

Fantastic video and advice, I love this guy!

[drakewarnock]

For what it's worth, the first scotch that I started with that I really liked was Glenmorangie so that's what I always recommend. It's not too expensive and not too strong and a little fruity so it's easy to drink.

[MemekingJag]

the best way i found is a whisky tasting set. find which regional variety you like the best, and then you can try other specific malts.

also, often given advice for scotch is neat with just a few drops of water in your dram - not any amount that would 'cut' it. maybe folk advice, but i find it opens up the flavour surprisingly well for such an insignificant dilution.

[phoenixguild]

His explanation is excellent! Experiment, and learn what you like, and sits well with you.

[romeo]

He's so passionate about Whiskey, makes me feel like trying some🫡

[Tennisisreallyfun]

There is a phrase I go with that always helped me whenever I was around products I did not have an intimate knowledge of that would guide me to “the good stuff”. My mother taught it to me and I think it came from Coco Chanel, and I think it’s perfect for that time when you’re out and about and you don’t have someone around to guide you to the right decisions. It goes like this: “If you don’t know what is good, ask what is expensive”. I have, of course, greatly developed my tastes and my knowledge of many things since childhood, but this mindset never failed me whenever I encountered something new as I was growing up😉

[analogueoverdigital]

This is so true. As someone who is new to whisky, bourbon and scotch, and loves them all, its intimidating. I have found that many 20 - to 30 dollar bottles are just as good as some high-end brands.

[MikeYT]

Recommending a couple reasonably priced bottles seems like a good idea

[alucard]

okay there is fourth video of this gentle man and I'm subscribed!