Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Not only should I apologise for not doing anything with this when I was nominated, but I can't even remember who nominated me. It might have been more than one nomination. Still, I didn't do it. Apologies. Things can take time around these parts.
So why come around to it now? Surely it's been done to death? Well, yes, and no.
Firstly, this week was supposed to be another visit to the Emerald Isle, but I couldn't get excited for it. I reached out to an Irish pal to help get the juices flowing, and he couldn't get excited for it. So, in line with normal vPub practice, I'll ditch it and weave Irish into the discussion in general, rather than dedicate a single vPub just because it's close to the 17th March.
Next, I think in 2024 I'm going to need to get creative with topics that can make use of the whisky we already have on hand, rather than focus on promotion of the new and exciting every week. Many of us already have a lot of whisky and, while the topic this week might do a bit of that, it's stuff I already have covered or already purchased. Saving our pennies is a good thing. Saving my pennies is even gooder.
Lastly, why reinvent something that's already understood? The five categories (at least amongst the scotch whisky channels that took part) followed five clear categories: A Daily Sipper (we need a better name for this), an Impress Your Guests, a Favourite Mixer, a Friday Night Sipper and a Special Occasion Pour.
So, the gamification of it, how will that work?
That's where you come in. For each of the categories the participants on screen (contestants?) will proffer their choices and build a case for each. YOU decide - as you join in live - who the winner of each category will be. Points are awarded. While all the whiskies win, there can be only one game winner. And believe me, I'll be wearing my game-face and trying my best.
Remember, if you'd like to play along, you'll need to join live via YouTube. I'd love to welcome you there!
0:00 - Opening
1:52 - Framing the idea
4:34 - Welcoming in new Barflies
5:50 - Welcoming in the lounge
12:00 - The 5 Whisky Challenge - Why & how.
18:26 - Welcoming in The Whiskey Novice
25:32 - Welcoming in Julie & Jeff
35:49 - Round 1 - The Daily Sipper
55:00 - Round 2 - Impress Your Guests
1:15:35 - Round 3 - The Best Mixer
1:34:15 - Round 4 - The Friday Night Sipper
1:52:14 - Round 5 - Special Occasion Pour
2:11:30 - Should value be considered?
2:15:40 - Value bonus points
2:24:45 - Results!
2:30:36 - Quiz at the End (cookie-trail style)
Links:
Julie: decadent-drinks.com
Jim: youtube.com/c/WhiskeyNovice
Jeff: youtube.com/c/JeffWhisky
Not only should I apologise for not doing anything with this when I was nominated, but I can't even remember who nominated me. It might have been more than one nomination. Still, I didn't do it. Apologies. Things can take time around these parts.
So why come around to it now? Surely it's been done to death? Well, yes, and no.
Firstly, this week was supposed to be another visit to the Emerald Isle, but I couldn't get excited for it. I reached out to an Irish pal to help get the juices flowing, and he couldn't get excited for it. So, in line with normal vPub practice, I'll ditch it and weave Irish into the discussion in general, rather than dedicate a single vPub just because it's close to the 17th March.
Next, I think in 2024 I'm going to need to get creative with topics that can make use of the whisky we already have on hand, rather than focus on promotion of the new and exciting every week. Many of us already have a lot of whisky and, while the topic this week might do a bit of that, it's stuff I already have covered or already purchased. Saving our pennies is a good thing. Saving my pennies is even gooder.
Lastly, why reinvent something that's already understood? The five categories (at least amongst the scotch whisky channels that took part) followed five clear categories: A Daily Sipper (we need a better name for this), an Impress Your Guests, a Favourite Mixer, a Friday Night Sipper and a Special Occasion Pour.
So, the gamification of it, how will that work?
That's where you come in. For each of the categories the participants on screen (contestants?) will proffer their choices and build a case for each. YOU decide - as you join in live - who the winner of each category will be. Points are awarded. While all the whiskies win, there can be only one game winner. And believe me, I'll be wearing my game-face and trying my best.
Remember, if you'd like to play along, you'll need to join live via YouTube. I'd love to welcome you there!
0:00 - Opening
1:52 - Framing the idea
4:34 - Welcoming in new Barflies
5:50 - Welcoming in the lounge
12:00 - The 5 Whisky Challenge - Why & how.
18:26 - Welcoming in The Whiskey Novice
25:32 - Welcoming in Julie & Jeff
35:49 - Round 1 - The Daily Sipper
55:00 - Round 2 - Impress Your Guests
1:15:35 - Round 3 - The Best Mixer
1:34:15 - Round 4 - The Friday Night Sipper
1:52:14 - Round 5 - Special Occasion Pour
2:11:30 - Should value be considered?
2:15:40 - Value bonus points
2:24:45 - Results!
2:30:36 - Quiz at the End (cookie-trail style)
Links:
Julie: decadent-drinks.com
Jim: youtube.com/c/WhiskeyNovice
Jeff: youtube.com/c/JeffWhisky
