Τα καλύτερα Whiskey Noobs podcast (2024)

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#156: The Finale 52:01

6M ago52:01

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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 41:04

6M ago41:04

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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 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 38:11

7M ago38:11

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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 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 52:19

7M ago52:19

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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 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 23:51

7M ago23:51

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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? In this episode I walk through four examples, and give my experience with each. Support the show o…

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Update: Life, New Podcast, and More to come 1:41

7M ago1:41

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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 22:02

8M ago22:02

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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 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 32:51

8M ago32:51

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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 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 47:46

8M ago47:46

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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 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 15:05

8M ago15:05

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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 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 51:32

9M ago51:32

51:32

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 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? 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

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 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 33:15

9M ago33:15

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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 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 45:50

9M ago45:50

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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 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 34:27

10M ago34:27

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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 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 1:00:07

10M ago1:00:07

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Since 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 1:18:16

10M ago1:18:16

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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 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 55:42

10M ago55:42

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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! 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 48:41

10M ago48:41

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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 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 1:13:02

11M ago1:13:02

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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 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 43:19

11M ago43:19

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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 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 54:17

11M ago54:17

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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 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 38:44

11M ago38:44

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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! 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 50:49

12M ago50:49

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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, 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 39:00

12M ago39:00

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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 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 1:06:08

12M ago1:06:08

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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 (@ThatOneDudeRyan) and I walk through an ACTUAL barrel pick step by step, and discuss what barrel picks are, why the…

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#131: Whiskey Q&A No. 26 42:48

1y ago42:48

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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 episode! If you'd like to have a question answered about whiskey, the podcast, or just my life/opinions/etc, …

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#130: Scotch Whiskies and Bruichladdich Classic Laddie w/ Tim, TheWhiskyInfluencer 55:16

1y ago55:16

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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 means: through scotch whisky. Listen in as a bourbon drinker and a scotch drinker come together to figur…

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#129: BLIND - TX vs Brothers Bond w Guest Noob Bryce 57:47

1y ago57:47

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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, I put them side by side in this blind tasting that I walk through with recurring guest noob Bryce. S…

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#128: Getting into Rye Whiskey ft. Still Austin ”The Artist” Rye 41:55

1y ago41:55

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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 some tips for those who are struggling to get into drinking Rye Whiskey. The seven whiskeys include Bu…

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#127: Everything You Need to Know About The Kentucky Bourbon Festival 40:43

1y ago40:43

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The Kentucky Bourbon Festival happens every year in Bardstown, Kentucky. This year, I had the good fortune of attending and trying the plethora of whiskeys that were there, talking to the distillers, and a whole lot more. From what to expect when you get there, to whether or not I'd buy the tickets, in this review full review of the Kentucky Bourbo…

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#126: Listener Q&A No. 25 43:32

1y ago43:32

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What to do with a whiskey that you don't like, my experience at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and a review of Very Old Barton - 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…

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#125: What is an American Single Malt? w/ Amanda Beckwith ft Courage and Conviction 43:19

1y ago43:19

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If you spend much time in the world of American Whiskey lately, you are bound to hear about American Single Malts. Where did this new type of whiskey come from, what is it, and how is it different from other whiskeys? Amanda Beckwith is the Lead Blender and Education Manager for Virginia Distillery Co, a leading producer of American Single Malts. I…

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#124 - National Bourbon Heritage Month and Barrel Picks 26:29

1y ago26:29

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Is September National Bourbon Heritage Month? That's actually not as straight forward as you might think, but in this episode, I break it down. In honor of the month, I review a bourbon very near and dear to me - my first ever barrel pick! For those who missed the pick, I also walk through the flavor notes of Blue Note Juke Joint in general, and co…

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#123: Listener Q&A No. 24 44:21

1y ago44:21

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Rapid aging whiskey at home, avoiding a buzz while you are doing a whisky tasting, and different finishes for different whiskeys - 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 …

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#122: Refining your Whiskey Palate ft Middle West Spirits Bourbon 35:44

1y ago35:44

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I get asked all the time: how do you prepare your palate for a whiskey tasting? How do you refine your palate to get better at detecting less obvious flavors? In this episode I cover what I do, and more importantly, what you can do, to improve your ability to taste a whisky. To demonstrate the changes your palate can have, I do a review of Middle W…

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#121 - The Warchief with Graham McTavish 48:29

1y ago48:29

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Esteemed Actor Graham McTavish is known for award winning films and series such as The Hobbit, Rambo, The Witcher, and Outlander, to name a few. He grew up in Scotland, where scotch whisky was of course the popular beverage of choice. When his acting career brought him to the United States, a single romantic experience with bourbon ignited what gre…

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#120: Craft Distillers w/ American Mash & Grain ft Borrowed Page Vol 2 1:06:45

1y ago1:06:45

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Craft distillers are creating a very exciting time in the American whiskey market. Sometimes, with all of these new distillers popping up, it is difficult to keep track of all of the stories and people who make up this industry. Today's guests, Chase and Devin from American Mash & Grain, help to accomplish exactly that. They write up articles on so…

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#119: Listener Q&A No. 23 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

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The best scotches for bourbon drinkers, keeping a whiskey journal, and how much whiskey I drink on a weekly basis - 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 …

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#118: Don’t be a Snob w/ OneBigPikey and ThatOneDudeRyan ft. EW BiB (Audio Only) 1:14:17

1+ y ago1:14:17

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If you've been in the whiskey world for any amount of time, odds are you've seen some snobbery at it's finest. These two guests embody what it means to be whiskey enthusiasts WITHOUT the side of snobbery. Ryan Mills (ThatOneDudeRyan) and Ryan Shaner (OneBigPikey) are two whiskey lovers who run successful media channels, all while keeping it invitin…

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#118: Don’t be a Snob w/ OneBigPikey and ThatOneDudeRyan ft. Evan Williams BiB 1:14:17

1+ y ago1:14:17

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If you've been in the whiskey world for any amount of time, odds are you've seen some snobbery at it's finest. These two guests embody what it means to be whiskey enthusiasts WITHOUT the side of snobbery. Ryan Mills (ThatOneDudeRyan) and Ryan Shaner (OneBigPikey) are two whiskey lovers who run successful media channels, all while keeping it invitin…

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#117: Islay Scotch w Connor from WGAD ft. Lagavulin 16yr (Audio Only) 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

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Lagavulin 16yr is the most expensive Islay Scotch that we have had on the show so far, but does it live up to the price tag?! In this episode, I walk through a tasting of it with Connor Gilbert, the host of "Who Gives a Dram" and co-host of "Bourbon with Friends" (@connor_whiskey on Instagram). Connor gives us a rundown of his trip to the Islay reg…

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#116: The Regions of Scotland ft. Springbank 10yr Single Malt Scotch (Audio Only) 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

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The world of Scotch Whisky is rich with different intricacies and flavor profiles, and one such characteristic that is often discussed is the "region" in which a Scotch is produced. In this episode, I break down the regions of Scotland: Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown, and I even briefly discuss a sub-region of the highlands kno…

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#115 - Angel’s Envy Founder Wes Henderson (Audio Only) 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

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Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Wes Henderson founded Angel's Envy with his Father, Lincoln Henderson, and they forever changed the landscape of bourbon whiskey in the US. In this episode, he breaks down exactly what that process looked like and how it forever changed the labels that we see on whiskey shelves today. If the debate of "bourbon" vs "fi…

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#117: Islay Scotch w Connor from WGAD ft. Lagavulin 16yr 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

53:52

Lagavulin 16yr is the most expensive Islay Scotch that we have had on the show so far, but does it live up to the price tag?! In this episode, I walk through a tasting of it with Connor Gilbert, the host of "Who Gives a Dram" and co-host of "Bourbon with Friends" (@connor_whiskey on Instagram). Connor gives us a rundown of his trip to the Islay reg…

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#116: The Regions of Scotland ft. Springbank 10yr Single Malt Scotch 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

The world of Scotch Whisky is rich with different intricacies and flavor profiles, and one such characteristic that is often discussed is the "region" in which a Scotch is produced. In this episode, I break down the regions of Scotland: Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown, and I even briefly discuss a sub-region of the highlands kno…

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#115 - Angel’s Envy Founder Wes Henderson 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

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Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Wes Henderson founded Angel's Envy with his Father, Lincoln Henderson, and they forever changed the landscape of bourbon whiskey in the US. In this episode, he breaks down exactly what that process looked like and how it forever changed the labels that we see on whiskey shelves today. If the debate of "bourbon" vs "fi…

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#114: Whiskey Noobs Questions No. 22 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

48:48

Being a Christian who drinks whiskey, takeaways from my first ever barrel pick, and where peaty scotches get their flavor - 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…

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#113: How to Taste Whiskey (and Cigars) ft Maker’s Mark 46 w Dreamer Cigars 1:06:50

1+ y ago1:06:50

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Dreamer Cigars is a social media channel that runs very parallel to Whiskey Noobs, except in the cigar world. In this episode, I talk with Adam from DC about some of my favorite tips for getting into whiskey, and he shares his favorites for cigars. We talk pairings, and even some strange tricks that I've never seen before. Make sure you follow Adam…

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#112: These Whiskeys are Better than Blanton’s Bourbon! 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

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*The barrel pick has officially sold out! Huge thank you to all the patrons who made it sell so well during presale. More picks to come! I used up a whole bottle of Blanton's bourbon doing blind tastings with other whiskeys in order to find some that were better, and I certainly found them. I also learned a lot about the flavor profile of Blanton's…

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