#102: Blind Tastings w/ Bobby DeMars and Christian Ridout (Blind Barrels)

#156: The Finale: 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. ... by Whiskey Noobs

52 min listen

#155 - How to Pair Cigars and Whiskey ft. Dewars 12yr: Finding 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 t... by Whiskey Noobs

41 min listen

#154: The Best French Oaked Bourbon: I 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 ... by Whiskey Noobs

38 min listen

#153: Whiskey Q&A Number 31: When 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 podc... by Whiskey Noobs

52 min listen

#152: The Main Ingredients of Bourbon, Scotch, and other Whiskeys: Whiskeys 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... by Whiskey Noobs

24 min listen

Update: Life, New Podcast, and More to come: 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 wi... by Whiskey Noobs

2 min listen

#151: Whiskey Q&A Number 30 (Part 2) ft Dead Rabbit: In 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 ca... by Whiskey Noobs

22 min listen

#150: Whiskey Q&A Number 30: Support 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 ... by Whiskey Noobs

33 min listen

#149: Sourcing Whiskey ft Chase Hazelbaker from NULU Bourbon: Chase 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 episod... by Whiskey Noobs

48 min listen

#148: Blind Tasting - Jim Bridger Bourbon: Support 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 ... by Whiskey Noobs

15 min listen

#147: The BEST Palate Cleanser for Whiskey? ft. Bowman Brothers Small Batch: It'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 Bat... by Whiskey Noobs

52 min listen

#146: Should You Add Water to Whiskey?: Ah, 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 wh... by Whiskey Noobs

29 min listen

#145: Spitting Out Whiskey Tastings? ft. Dalmore 12yr Scotch: Yes, 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 ye... by Whiskey Noobs

33 min listen

#144: Whiskey Q&A Number 29: Support 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... by Whiskey Noobs

46 min listen

#143: The History of Bourbon Whiskey: Bourbon 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 th... by Whiskey Noobs

34 min listen

#141 - Cigars for Beginners w/ Guest Noob Justin: Support 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 s... by Whiskey Noobs

78 min listen

#140: Whiskey Q&A No. 28: Support 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... by Whiskey Noobs

56 min listen

#139: The First Bottled Bourbon w/ Melissa Rift: Melissa 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 Ol... by Whiskey Noobs

49 min listen

#138: Pairing Christmas Cookies and Whiskey w Guest Noob Zack: Barrel 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 ... by Whiskey Noobs

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#137: The Best Whiskeys For the Holidays: GET 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... by Whiskey Noobs

43 min listen

#136: Why Blanton’s? w/ Dominic Guglielmi, Author of Warehouse H: Support 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 Buff... by Whiskey Noobs

54 min listen

#135 - Whiskey Q&A No. 27: Support 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! I... by Whiskey Noobs

39 min listen

#134: High Rye vs Wheated Bourbons ft Green River w Zack: Please 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, ... by Whiskey Noobs

51 min listen

#133: What Makes Bourbon So Expensive ft Blind Tasting: Please 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 tha... by Whiskey Noobs

39 min listen

#132: Behind the Scenes of Barrel Picking w/ ThatOneDudeRyan: Please 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 (@ThatOneDudeRya... by Whiskey Noobs

66 min listen

#131: Whiskey Q&A No. 26: Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Having my local friends on the show, bottles of whiskey that I regret buying, and how to pick cigar and bourbon pairings - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's Q&A episo... by Whiskey Noobs

43 min listen

#130: Scotch Whiskies and Bruichladdich Classic Laddie w/ Tim, TheWhiskyInfluencer: Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs So much of what we looked at so far has been from the perspective of the bourbon loving community. Tim (@thewhiskyinfluencer) found his way into the whiskey loving community by very different mean... by Whiskey Noobs

55 min listen

#129: BLIND - TX vs Brothers Bond w Guest Noob Bryce: Blind tastings are by far one of the best ways to put bias aside and learn about a whiskey. TX and Brothers Bond Bourbon have both always had a banana flavor to them that I thought made them very similar - but is that actually the case? To find out, ... by Whiskey Noobs

58 min listen

#128: Getting into Rye Whiskey ft. Still Austin ”The Artist” Rye: How do you get into drinking Rye Whiskey, and what can you expect from it? In this episode, not only do I review Still Austin's "The Artist" Straight Rye Whiskey, but I also walk through 7 other whiskeys that changed my perspective on rye and give so... by Whiskey Noobs

42 min listen

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#102: Blind Tastings w/ Bobby DeMars and Christian Ridout (Blind Barrels)

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