假威士忌、假酒怎麼避？6 個重點幫你降低買到假酒的機率: 威士忌課程101: #12 By: 麥芽奶爸

Are you afraid of buying counterfeit alcohol? How do you know if the whisky you recently bought isn't fake? Hello everyone, I'm Maltdaddy Today I'll be sharing how to avoid buying counterfeit alcohol. If you don't want to go blind from drinking fake alcohol, please remember to like, comment , subscribe, turn on notifications , and give me a super thanks! Okay, this week I want to share how to avoid buying counterfeit alcohol or reduce your chances of doing so. Recently, there's been some bad news in the liquor market, especially in Taiwan. Some whisky companies have been involved in fraud, and some large liquor stores have been involved in money laundering. As an enthusiast , I really hate seeing these news reports about counterfeit alcohol, but I think it's necessary to discuss this with fellow enthusiasts: how to avoid buying counterfeit alcohol. Because it's harmful to your health , and sometimes you spend a lot of money only to buy counterfeit alcohol , which is a very unpleasant thing. Okay, I'll discuss six main points on how to avoid buying counterfeit alcohol. Let's look at them one by one. If I've missed anything, please leave a comment below. Discussion is welcome because this is a serious matter , so please feel free to share your thoughts . Before we get to these six points, please remember to like ! Please, if you could take just one second to subscribe, it would help my channel grow. Thank you everyone . First, my advice is on how to avoid buying counterfeit alcohol . If you're used to going to gentleman's clubs or karaoke bars—places where you want to have fun— it's best to avoid ordering spirits or whiskey. Besides you are not going there to drink, right? So, the best approach is to buy beer, juice, or water at these seedy gentlemen's bar If you really insist on drinking spirits or whiskey, I suggest bringing your own. It's safer that way , and you can pay the corkage fee. Going to gentlemen's club carries a huge risk because the most common news stories are about people getting counterfeit alcohol from these seedy establishments . For example, a guy drank three bottles of whiskey and suddenly died. Was it because he drank counterfeit alcohol, or did he drink too much? Or both? We don't know for sure, but it's best to avoid drinking spirits or whiskey in these gentlemen's clubs . My second suggestion is that if you want to buy whiskey, I recommend buying it from a large, well-known chain store, such as Drinks or M9.com. or Jio group Although they've had money laundering scandals lately I believe their whiskey is good. My best advice is to go to a liquor store/hotel near your home and try to build a good relationship with the owner. This way, you'll know if the store takes care of its customers, and you'll feel more at ease buying whisky. I also suggest going for peated whisky because it seems harder to counterfeit, and it's also... a Niche type of whisky , and that peaty flavor is probably very difficult to replicate Those who enjoy peaty whisky might be able to tell if it's fake or real. My third suggestion is that you should be familiar with whisky labels . If you're familiar with the label or can read the English words on the label. fake whiskies often have misspelled English words. Also if something seems off or strange , it's likely fake. So the safest way is not to buy it. Let's look at some samples; these labels might make it easier to spot errors . The first one is quite funny. It says "Johnnie Worker" instead of "Johnnie Walker ." Worker is John's employee , and the black label Black Lebial is misspelled as IAL. Then there's OTD Scotch Whisky, which should be "old," but it misspelled "old Scotch Whisky." And then there's the smaller text below: Distilled, blended and olded in Scotland . The word "olded" is completely incorrect it should be "matured," so it's quite funny . The second sample looks like Macallan 30 Year Old, but upon closer inspection, it's actually Macailan, not Macallan See, the word is misspelled. this is fake liquor Then there's a Coach bag on the back , so it might also be fake. Okay, the third one is also Macallan. This one just looks a little strange at first glance . And the person's nails are so disgusting, so it feels...uh. So it seems like this might be fake liquor. And usually, Macallan is written as "The Macallan," so this just says Macallan, which is odd. Also, the lettering seems flat, not three-dimensional, because Macallan's font is usually more three-dimensional. And you see, this Macallan's "home" is Easter... Elchies looks really strange. It looks like it was made in Minecraft the game my son loves. The house is square-shaped, so it's obviously fake. The fourth one looks like this: " From the Macallan! Private bottling , it looks like an owner's cask." This one is completely fake. The "Crown Macallan" thing doesn't exist at all The lettering is also very rough; it lacks the gold and three-dimensional feel of a real bottle . So this one is obviously fake too . The fifth sample is also quite famous... Because Rarewhisky 101, it seems the test showed the whisky inside was from 1970 , a blended whisky , but you can tell it's fake just by looking at the label. It says "Special Reserve 1878," but the label looks quite new, so it feels like a fake. Okay, the sixth one is quite funny. It's supposed to be a Hibiki 21, Hibiki 30, but if you look closely, it's called "Xiangyin" so it's quite exaggerated. And the 21 and 30 aren't age statements right? It looks like some mainland Chinese counterfeit. Okay, the seventh one is the same. Wow , it looks like Hakushu 12-year-old! This is Hakushu, right? You see the name is Hakushu , but the Chinese characters say Chaozhou , hahaha, so it's quite funny. So this one is obviously fake, so don't buy it . And the eighth one, the last sample, is quite funny. It looks like Jack Daniels, but if you look closely, it's become a woman, Johns Daphne . And look at "Old No. 1," the "1" is reversed, hahaha, the word is reversed, quality... Tenderness, wow, this is obviously fake at a glance. Okay, these are the more interesting 8 sample labels. I hope you can look at the labels carefully because this can help you tell if it's fake or not. Okay, my fourth suggestion is not to buy the big, popular whiskies , the ones that many people are chasing or that are heavily advertised. I suggest drinking more niche whiskies because counterfeiters are getting smarter now. Their technology has improved , and AI is very powerful now, so they can create fake information. These counterfeiters now go directly to recycling plants to collect bottles , so the labels and bottles are "original," but the spirit inside is fake. So in this section, I will list 10 whiskies. The problem is that it's often counterfeited. I'll recommend an alternative whisky because the style is similar, and it's less mainstream but might taste better . Okay, let's talk about the disclaimer! I'm not saying you shouldn't buy these big brand whiskies; you can still buy them if you really want them, but the risk is a bit higher. I just want to share some interesting alternatives. Okay, without further ado, let's take a look. The first and most common counterfeit whiskies are Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask and (Classic) Sherry Cask, especially the older versions. You often see these Macallan products in the news because their marketing is very successful; the brand is very well-established. So, a good alternative to Macallan is Tamdhu 12 Year Old , which is what I often talk about on my channel— it's a... Macallan Killer is a perfect substitute for Macallan. Next, let's look at the second most common one: Dalmore 12-year and 15-year. Wow, the factory in Taichung where they caught counterfeiters , you'll see Dalmore12/15 in cases everywhere in their photos. A good Dalmore alternative and ,less mainstream alternative. I'd recommend Glenallechie 12-year and 15-year. Dalmore is known for its sherry , and Glenallechie is a sherry bomb , made by the famous Billy Walker Master blender His Glenallechie12-year and 15-year are quite delicious and handcrafted, making them less common and less likely to be counterfeited. The third most common one is Blue Label , Johnnie Walker's Blue Label and Johnnie Walker XR 21-year. Wow, everyone knows Blue Label, right? it is quite famous a It's a staple in almost every upscale establishment. or old school gatherings Back in my dad's day, drinking Blue Label meant you were high-class And now, tons of counterfeits Johnnie Walker XR21 is commonly faked and counterfeit versions have appeared since then . Basically , if the marketing is very good and everyone recognizes the brand , the chances of counterfeit versions are higher. As an alternative to Blue Label and Johnnie Walker XR21, I would recommend the well-known (for enthusiasts) Compass Box. Compass Box also makes some core blended whiskies , and they have a higher-end selection. I've tried their higher-end selections, and I would recommend Secrets of Smoke and Brulee Royal These two have many older whisky in their blends .Compass Box is very transparent; they directly list the ingredients in their blends. These two are older and come from well-known distilleries. Therefore, as an alternative to Blue Label and Johnnie Walker XR21, I would recommend Compass Box. Okay , so the fourth most common one I see is Royal Salute 21 Year Old . Of course, because the bottle is very beautiful and luxurious, it's a popular target for counterfeiters. For a substitute for Royal Salute 21 Year Old, I would recommend Glenmorangie Signet not a blended whisky, but still a relatively high-end one. The cork of the Royal Salute is very luxurious— large and heavy . Glenmorangie Signet's cork is also very heavy , giving it a very high- quality feel . So this is a good substitute , and it's relatively unknown. It tastes really high-class , with a tiramisu-coffee flavor —it's fantastic and sophisticated. So it can definitely replace Royal Salute 21 Year Old. The fifth most common one is Japanese whisky : Yamazaki 12, Hakushu 12, and Hibiki 21. Suntory has been quite successful with these three major brands. So, what substitutes would I recommend? I would recommend peated, relatively new Japanese whisky, such as Saburomaru. Saburomaru is actually quite delicious. Their whisky is peated, so it's relatively difficult to counterfeit. Also, their labels are very nice ; it's like they're collecting cards. Then there's Akesshi. Akesshi is also a pretty good distillery from Hokkaido. Their whisky have a bit of peat , some without , but I think Akesshi's are quite good. As for blended spirits, I'd recommend Ichiro's leaf series, like White Leaf, Blue Leaf, or Black Leaf, are all very good. Although there have been counterfeit versions of Chichibu's single malt spirits , I think their blended series, especially the leaf series , haven't had any yet. I hope not, because I really like drinking White Leaf spirits as a regular drink. The sixth counterfeit spirit I saw was Glenlivet 13-year-old Sherry Cask, the 40% version. I saw it on the news, wow, so many cases, really so many cases! This Glenlivet 13-year-old is quite scary. It's from that counterfeit brewing operation in Taichung. Because the color is darker , the caramel they added must be terrifying, probably caramel coloring. Okay, a good alternative to Glenlivet 13-year-old would be Glendronach 12-year-old . If you see any older versions, I suggest trying those first. The new version is drinkable , but the old version is really... I really love it! The seventh one is a commonly seen fake Singleton 12 Year Old! Wow, you can tell just by looking at the picture . My recommended alternative is Deanston 12 Year Old , the 46% ABV Deanston, which has a more bourbon character. Both are from Highland distilleries, but this one has more bourbon barrels and more fruit flavors, so I recommend Deanston 12. The eighth one is also a Diageo product Mortlach12 Year Old Morthlach is actually doing better and better now, because the bottle looks very beautiful and high-end. They've started advertising a lot; you can see it on TV and YouTube. It seems like a lot of fakes are starting to appear , and if you look at Shopee, you'll see many strange sellers selling empty bottles for around 150 RMB, or 100-200 RMB for an empty bottle and box! So empty bottles have a price?!? So they're probably making counterfeit wine, so be careful. For a Morthlach alternative, I'd recommend Craigellachie 13 Year Old. Why? Because Mortlach is their most famous product—it has a meaty texture, and they use worm tubs Craigellachie is the same; they use worm tubs condensers also so it's quite full-bodied and meaty, with a meaty feel. Plus, it's cheaper. So Craigellachie 13 Year Old is a good alternative to Mortlach 12 Year Old. Okay, so the ninth place is Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Wood , like many Balvenie products seen in KTVs and gentleman's clubs has been determined to be faked a good alternative for Balvenie 12 and less mainstream alternative to Balvenie 12-year-old double cask . Why? Because Aultmore 12-year-old has a more pronounced vanilla, floral, and honey flavor profile, quite similar to Balvenie's. So, consider Aultmore 12-year-old. If you really enjoy Balvenie 12-year -old , then the tenth is Glenfiddich 15-year-old , also very common in KTVs and gentlemen's bar. Another alternative is Benromach 15- year-old. I think Benromach 15-year-old has a similar body to Glendfiddich with a strong character, but Benromach really has a lot of good sherry cask flavors , and it has a smoky flavor that's quite pleasant to drink. I think their 15-year-old is pretty good , so it's a good alternative to Glenfiddich 15-year-old. Let me drink some because I'm thirsty. Okay, next is my fifth suggestion : if you're unsure about the source of the whisky or buying it online , especially if the price is high, I suggest doing a face-to- face transaction instead of wire transfers. If you wire transfers, you might not be able to find the whisky. When you do a face-to-face transaction, pay attention to the label. It's all the same; do your basic research before buying. Also, there are companies or advertisements about whisky investment that you'll definitely find on Facebook/Instagram. Oh, and whisky investment definitely has a 15% return rate. If you hear about whiskies with a 600% guaranteed price increase and promises of huge returns , and you're asked to invest millions , absolutely do not participate. This is definitely a scam. Be very careful There's no such thing as easy money in this world. If it were, everyone would be doing it. Also, be careful not to join LINE groups that claim to sell whiskies by " masters." I've recently seen some well-known whisky experts and someone made fake accounts of these experts to sell high-end whiskies. Be very careful . Finally, my sixth piece of advice is that after you finish your whisky, especially from well-known brands, is before recycling it, . The best way to prevent counterfeit whisky is to tear off or burn the label , or slightly crack the bottle with a hammer. This is the safest approach because if you break a bottle, the recycling center will have one less bottle of fake whisky to sell I still have this habit : after finishing my whisky, I tear off the label, mess it up, or burn it, and then slightly break the bottle. This is the safest way to reduce the number of counterfeit bottles . That's all for this week's sharing about counterfeit whisky. What about you? Do you have any special methods to reduce your chances of buying counterfeit whisky? Feel free to leave a comment below so we can discuss it together. This way, more people will know about the problem of counterfeit whisky , and we can avoid it and protect our health. Okay, thank you for watching, see you next time, bye!