The best podcast to learn about and enjoy whiskey. Knowledge, tips, and tricks for beginners. Reviews, stories, and entertaining conversation for ALL whiskey lovers. From Bourbon to Scotch to Irish whiskey, and even some cocktails, this podcast covers it all. Learn how to drink whiskey and taste it properly, along with the host and ”Guest Noobs.” Learn to Drink, Drink to Learn. Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs
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#180: Double Blind - A Rye that Doesn't Taste Like Rye...
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13:29In this double blind tasting, Chris walks through Hard Truth's Chocolate Malt release from 2023, but (in case you are new to "double blinds") it could be any bottle from the shelf! For pure, unbiased, unadulterated views about this release, listen to the full episode! Also, any time there is a review of a special release from a brand, it is worth n…
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#179: Replacements For Eagle Rare Part 2
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31:45In this continuation of episode 178, Chris blinds through three MORE potential replacements for Eagle Rare in order to find the best one. In this blind, we put Eagle Rare 10yr against Middle West Spirits Bourbon, Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve, and Evan Williams Single Barrel. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs…
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#178: The Best Replacement for Eagle Rare
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35:17Eagle Rare is an exceptional bourbon with one really big problem: it's hard to find anywhere! In this episode, Chris walks through a blind tasting of three similar bourbons vs Eagle Rare with Guest Noob Bryce. Is there a good, cheaper replacement? Listen to find out! Whiskeys Tasted with Eagle Rare: - Evan Williams 1783 (American Hero Edition) - Ru…
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#177: The Biggest MYTHS in Whiskey/Bourbon
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36:15As with any topic in pop culture, whiskey is subject to a LOT of myths and stereotypes that cause confusion in the hobby. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the biggest myths in the whiskey world as well as the underlying truths that have led to their popularity. Are women wired to naturally dislike whiskey? Does ice make your whiskey smoot…
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#176: The Best Bourbon in the WORLD? Spirits Competitions, Green River, and More
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37:22Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Green River Wheated Bourbon we recently crowned the best bourbon in the world by the New York World Spirits Competition. In this episode, Chris breaks down the competition, how it works, and how you should look at the different "medals" you see advertised on whiskey bottles. Fina…
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#175: Can You Make High End Whiskey at Home? All About Home Blending
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44:47Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Can you make high end whiskey at home? A lot of whiskey lovers have never even heard of home blending, but it is a really fun way to come up with some great whiskeys. In this episode, Chris walks through the philosophy of home blending, some misconceptions, and tips on how to…
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#174: WhistlePig, Boss Hog, and more with Meghan Ireland and Mitch Mahar
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39:59Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs In this special episode recorded at the WhistlePig distillery in Vermont, Chris talks with WhistlePig's Chief Blender, Meghan Ireland, and Research and Development Distiller, Mitch Mahar, about the WhistlePig core lineup, where they get their ideas from, projects gone awry, a…
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#173: Hank Ingram - Aging Whiskey on the Mississippi River
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58:38Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Once upon a time, bourbon was aged on the Mississippi River, more or less by accident. The river was a convenient means of shipping, so barrels would spend their time floating down to Louisiana, and incidentally, the whiskey would gain some age on it's journey. In 2015, Hank …
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#172: The Solo Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit
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41:22Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs It's hard to believe that there isn't an episode on the Solo Blind yet, but here we are - if you haven't heard of it, the Solo Blind is a device that can be used to do tastings of 2, 3, or 4 whiskeys without the help of any else (patent pending). In this episode, Chris goes b…
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#171: Whiskey Burn Out - What To Do
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11:34Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs We've all been there - you start a hobby, you can't get enough of it, and then one day... you've had enough. You're burnt out on your hobby. You want whiskey to have that same excitement that it used to have, but it doesn't. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the BEST…
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#170: The Whole POINT of Whiskey | All About Bottle Shares
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44:52Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Ask a room full of 100 whiskey lovers what the best part of whiskey is, and I'd be willing to bet that more than 50 of them say "the people". If you want to enjoy "the people," there is just about no better way than a bottle share! In this episode, Chris breaks down what a bo…
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#169: Craig Beam and his New Release Jackson Purchase
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52:49Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Craig Beam has a long history in the world of bourbon, and now he is on to a new project with the Jackson Purchase Distillery. In this episode, Chris and Craig dig into Craig's history at Heaven Hill, his upbringing in the bourbon world, and the success of his latest project …
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#168: The Best Whisk(e)ys for Fall (Peated Scotch Ranking)
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35:35Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Fall is nearly upon us, and as the temperature changes, so do most people's drink preferences. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the best options for fall whiskeys, followed by a crash course on peated scotch, finally culminating in a blind tasting of three peated sc…
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#167: Barrel Picks... Better than Allocated?
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51:24If you enjoy this show, please take a moment to check out the Patreon page, which has bonus episodes, meet-ups, and even more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs It's one of the most common questions in whiskey: How can I find *insert allocated bottle here*? What a lot of people don't realize is that there's an alternative way to get bottles that you …
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#166: Talk Whiskey Like a Pro
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41:40If you enjoy this show, please take a moment to check out the Patreon page, which has bonus episodes, meet-ups, and even more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Whiskey labels and terms can be about as confusing as rocket science. Let's keep it simple. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the most common terms that you will come across when tal…
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#165: Distilleries of Ireland and Midleton Tour
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38:57If you enjoy this show, please take a moment to check out the Patreon page, which has bonus episodes, meet-ups, and even more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Ireland is known for a lot of things, and of course, it's whiskey is the one of the most interesting! In this episode, Chris breaks down a few Irish distilleries and their whiskeys, gives a b…
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#164: The Perfect Whiskey Selection
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42:29Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs If you want to have your own selection of whiskey at home for tastings, guests, etc, what is the perfect set up? How do you avoid wasting money on bottles that you won't really drink? How many bottles should you have, and how do you break that down into different types? These are the questions that Chris tac…
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#163: What is a "Toasted" Whiskey?
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28:20Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs We've all heard of them - "toasted" whiskeys, *insert bourbon name here* Toast, etc. In this episode, Chris breaks down what exactly it means for a whiskey to be "Toasted" and walks through a blind tasting of four toasted bourbons: Basil Hayden Toast, Nulu Toasted Bourbon, Elijah Craig Toast, and Penelope To…
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#162: Whiskey-Based Cocktails and Drinks
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41:07Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Sticking with our summer theme, in this episode I walk through some of my favorite cocktails and mixed drinks that use whiskey, and I explain what to expect from them, how strong they are, and a few extra tips to make them taste better in the summer time. As always, we round it out with a Q&A from our awesom…
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#161: Whiskey Aging MYTHS vs Facts
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41:25If there is any topic in the whiskey world that has the MOST myths, fake tips, and out-right incorrect information surrounding it, aging has to take the cake. In this episode, Chris breaks down what is ACTUALLY happening when a whiskey is aging, as well as some of the most common myths about aging whiskey (especially home aging). Finally, we round …
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#160: The Best Whiskeys For Summer
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34:53Please consider checking out our Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Summer is almost here, and with the heat, many of us change our whiskey preferences a bit. Let's talk about some of the ways you can improve your whiskey tasting experience in the summer heat, and then of course, some of my favorite whiskeys to drink in the summer time! Of co…
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#159: What's the Ohio Distillery Trail?
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45:17Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs In 2024, Ohio launched it's "Distillery Trail", highlighting the up-and-coming craft distilleries in the state. I have had the pleasure to visit four of them, so in this episode I break down the purpose of the trail as well as my review of each distillery I have visited! This includes a review of Minglewood,…
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#158: American Single Malt: My New Favorite Whiskey?
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50:55Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs What is an American Single Malt Whiskey? If you have enjoyed your share of scotch whisky, you may have been confused when you first heard the term. In this episode, I break down this new category of American Whiskey, and taste through a few of my favorite brands in a blind tasting…
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#157: Don't Call it a Comeback (w/ Old Fitzgerald BIB)
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46:03And just like that, we are back! http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs In this episode, I walk through the plan moving forward for the Whiskey Noobs podcast, followed by a quick breakdown of bottled-in-bond whiskey. Finally, we wrap up with a blind tasting of Old Fitzgerald 10yr Bottled in Bond (Spring 2024) against three other bonded bourbons to see if …
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In this last episode of Whiskey Noobs, I go out on one of my favorite types of episodes: listener Q&A. And then, of course, I explain the ending of the show, where to go from here, etc. Thank you all so much for the journey these past few years. Cheers. Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/7gXuKzMQYS…
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#155: How to Pair Cigars and Whiskey ft. Dewars 12yr
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41:04Finding the right pairing for a cigar or whiskey is no small task. Sometimes the pairing turns out to be exactly what you expected, but that is often not the case. In this episode, I walk through all of the lessons I have learned so far from having three pairings per week over the course of the past few months. If you'd like to listen to me discuss…
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#154: The Best French Oaked Bourbon
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38:11I am a big fan of French Oaked bourbons. Such a fan, in fact, that I currently have three of them: Maker's Mark No. 46, Penelope Architect, and Nulu French Oak. I wanted to know which one I TRULY liked the most, so I put them head to head in a blind tasting. Try Blind Barrels: https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W Support the show on …
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#153: Whiskey Q&A Number 31
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52:19When does whiskey go bad, my goals inside the whiskey industry, and the best whiskey for your wedding day - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's Q&A episode! If you'd like to have a question answered about whiskey, the podcast, or just my life/opinions/etc, you can submit it through Patreon to be first in line, or on my Insta…
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#152: The Main Ingredients of Bourbon, Scotch, and other Whiskeys
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23:51Whiskeys such as Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, and Irish Whiskey are often made from some combination of four main grains: barley, wheat, corn, and/or rye. Each of these brings their own flair in terms of the flavor profile, so what exactly should you expect? In this episode I walk through four examples, and give my experience with each. Support the show o…
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Happy Easter!! This week's episode is rather brief - like 2 minutes brief. We just couldn't make an episode happen, BUT you can get your fill of whiskey knowledge and tasting on my new podcast, the Perfect Pairing Podcast, streaming everywhere! We will be back in full force next week - thank you for your understanding, Whiskey Noobs. Cheers!…
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#151: Whiskey Q&A Number 30 (Part 2) ft Dead Rabbit
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22:02In the second half of this extended Q&A episode, we not only discuss all things whiskey, but we also review some Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey! If you'd like to have a question answered about whiskey, the podcast, or just my life/opinions/etc, you can submit it through Patreon to be first in line, or on my Instagram Story every Wednesday (@Whiskey_Noob…
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#150: Whiskey Q&A Number 30
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32:51Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs At what point does whiskey stop being worth the price? Whiskey vs Brandy vs Cognac, what's the difference? And of course, Scotch recommendations - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's Q&A episode! If you'd like to have a question answered about whiskey, the pod…
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#149: Sourcing Whiskey ft Chase Hazelbaker from NULU Bourbon
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47:46Chase Hazelbaker from Prohibition Craft Spirits knows a thing or two about the sourced whiskey industry. While PCS may have started with mostly clear spirits, Chase's love for bourbon hunting made him want to get into the bourbon game. In this episode we break down the roots of Prohibition Craft Spirits, NULU Bourbon, and using sourced whiskey to c…
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#148: Blind Tasting - Jim Bridger Bourbon
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15:05Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs The most honest possible whiskey review: a blind tasting. In this episode, I walk through my honest thoughts about Jim Bridger Bourbon, and let me tell you, I was SHOCKED at the big reveal. This whiskey is far more unique than I realized, but what is it worth? You'll have to listen t…
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#147: The BEST Palate Cleanser for Whiskey? ft. Bowman Brothers Small Batch
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51:32It's one of the most common questions I get about whiskey: what is the best palate cleanser for a whiskey tasting? In this episode, my guest noob, Justin, and I put yet another one to the test: coffee. We do a full review of Bowman Brothers Small Batch, and then we try out some peaty scotch followed by some coffee to see if it fixes our palates - l…
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#146: Should You Add Water to Whiskey?
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28:48Ah, yes. The timeless debate: does water make whiskey better? Should you add it? If so, HOW do you add it? What type of water should you add? In this episode, I break it all down. From what is chemically happening when you add water to whiskey, to what changes with the experience, to an actual whisky tasting with Ardbeg 10yr, both with and without …
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#145: Spitting Out Whiskey Tastings? ft. Dalmore 12yr Scotch
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33:15Yes, this episode is about spitting vs swallowing. Yes, I know how that sounds. But seriously... does spitting out a whiskey tasting change the flavor that you get from it? Or, in order to provide a proper review, must you swallow the whiskey? For years, folks in the spirits tasting industry have claimed they can get a good review without actually …
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#144: Whiskey Q&A Number 29
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45:50Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs What qualifies me to make this podcast, spitting out whiskey for reviews, and cleansing your palate for whiskey tastings - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's Q&A episode! If you'd like to have a question answered about whiskey, the podcast, or just my life/op…
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#143: The History of Bourbon Whiskey
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34:27Bourbon whiskey has a rich history in the United States. Walk along the bourbon timeline with me as I break down some of the major events that have impacted the landscape today, from the first pilgrims bringing over their distilling techniques, to the whiskey rebellion, to prohibition, to the cause of the massive bourbon bubble/explosion/renaissanc…
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#142: Movies and Whiskey w/ Filmland Spirits
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1:00:07Since it's Dry January, let's talk about a different hobby: movies. Well... movies AND whiskey. Troy Bolotnick and Charlie Flint are two long-time friends who started as movie writers and actually did what so many of us like to talk about - they started their own whiskey brand, after years of dreaming about it while touring the Kentucky Bourbon tra…
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#141 - Cigars for Beginners w/ Guest Noob Justin
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1:18:16Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs The age old cousin of whiskey - cigars. Since we can't have whiskey during Dry January, Justin and I walk through a full tasting of the CAO Brazilia as well as the basics of cigar smoking. Tune in for everything from lighting the cigar to licking (?) the cigar to flavor notes.…
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#140: Whiskey Q&A No. 28
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55:42Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Battling the secondary bourbon market, building a flight of bourbon, and building a brand around whiskey - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's Q&A episode! If you'd like to have a question answered about whiskey, the podcast, or just my life/opinions/etc, you …
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#139: The First Bottled Bourbon w/ Melissa Rift
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48:41Melissa Rift is the Master Taster at the Old Forester Distillery, which is proudly marketed as the first ever bottled bourbon whiskey. From the story of the first bottling, to the history of fires on Whiskey Row, to modern day allocated bottles of Old Forester Bourbon, Melissa walks us through it all. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreo…
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#138: Pairing Christmas Cookies and Whiskey w Guest Noob Zack
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1:13:02Barrel Pick Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Have you ever wondered what whiskeys go the best with Christmas cookies? In this episode, my guest Noob, Zack, and I, put in the hard, grueling work to find that out. We taste a bourbon, scotch, rye whiskey, and finished rye (and even a surprise Irish Whiskey) along with …
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#137: The Best Whiskeys For the Holidays
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43:19GET THE BARREL PICK HERE The Holidays are upon us, so make the most of them by getting yourself a bourbon, scotch, rye, or other whiskey that gives you those holiday flavors. In this episode I break down the different factors to look for in a Holiday whiskey and give 6 recommendations of my favorite whiskeys to drink during the holidays. Finally, I…
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#136: Why Blanton’s? w/ Dominic Guglielmi, Author of Warehouse H
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54:17Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Dominic Guglielmi is a long-time lover of Blanton's bourbon. In his new book, "Warehouse H," Dominic breaks down many of the hot topics, myths, and debates that we see about Blanton's and the Buffalo Trace Distillery all the time. Dominic walks us through some of those myths, and of course we ad…
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#135 - Whiskey Q&A No. 27
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38:44Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Up-and-coming distillers, things that I wish I knew when I got into bourbon, and what I prefer to drink in the fall - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's Q&A episode! If you'd like to have a question answered about whiskey, the podcast, or just my life/opinions/etc, you c…
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#134: High Rye vs Wheated Bourbons ft Green River w Zack
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50:49Please consider checking out the Whiskey Noobs Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Our repeat-Guest-Noob Zack is back, and he is helping us learn a thing or two about bourbon! People always ask me about what gives different bourbons different flavors, and I almost always make sure that the mash bill is part of my answer. Specifically, how much wheat …
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#133: What Makes Bourbon So Expensive ft Blind Tasting
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39:00Please consider checking out the Whiskey Noobs Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Why are some bourbons so expensive? Sometimes it's a quality thing, sometimes it's a marketing thing, sometimes it's both. In order to break down some of the factors that affect the cost of a whiskey, I sit down and do a blind tasting and talk about the most important …
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#132: Behind the Scenes of Barrel Picking w/ ThatOneDudeRyan
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1:06:08Please consider checking out the Whiskey Noobs Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs How do barrel picks work? What is it like to actually pick out a single barrel from a distillery? In this episode, you get a taste of exactly that. Ryan (@ThatOneDudeRyan) and I walk through an ACTUAL barrel pick step by step, and discuss what barrel picks are, why the…
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