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This is a Spirits People podcast by Johnny Michaelsen, dedicated to tasting fine spirits without the influence of brands and marketing. In each episode, I’ll be tasting fine spirits, not knowing what they are or who made them, and provide You with my detailed tasting notes following the WSET systematic approach to tasting. If you enjoy this podcast, I'd love to get your support on patreon page where I do more exclusive content and much more: patreon.com/spiritspeopleAs of season 2 of the podcast, you can also watch on video. Subscribe on YouTube for the Video episodes of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalnTq1xNJpr1PPcf2s9JgwnUyOVLljG7

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United Kingdom

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This is a Spirits People podcast by Johnny Michaelsen, dedicated to tasting fine spirits without the influence of brands and marketing. In each episode, I’ll be tasting fine spirits, not knowing what they are or who made them, and provide You with my detailed tasting notes following the WSET systematic approach to tasting. If you enjoy this podcast, I'd love to get your support on patreon page where I do more exclusive content and much more: patreon.com/spiritspeopleAs of season 2 of the podcast, you can also watch on video. Subscribe on YouTube for the Video episodes of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalnTq1xNJpr1PPcf2s9JgwnUyOVLljG7

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English


Episodes
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2.12 - Weller Full Proof Bourbon

3/4/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Weller Full Proof Bourbon, from my good friend Lee aka @thirstybelgian. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube

Duration:00:18:58

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2.11 - Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon, 8 year old bottling from the 90’s

2/12/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon, 8 year old bottling from the 90’s from Henrik Brandt from the Nordic Bourbon Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube

Duration:00:21:39

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2.10 - Compass Box Whisky - Orangerie Scotch Whisky Infusion

2/5/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Compass Box Whisky - Orangerie Scotch Whisky Infusion from The Dram Team. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube

Duration:00:24:42

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2.9 - Mackmyra Vinterglöd Swedish Single Malt Whisky

1/29/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Mackmyra Vinterglöd Swedish Single Malt Whisky provided by an unknown legend in the whiskey community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube

Duration:00:31:44

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2.8 - That Boutique-y Whisky Company - Bourbon Whiskey No. 1 (24 year old - batch 1 bourbon whiskey)

1/22/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of That Boutique-y Whisky Company - Bourbon Whiskey No. 1 (24 year old - batch 1 bourbon whiskey) provided by an unknown legend in the whiskey community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education

Duration:00:26:12

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2.7 - Ben Riach 2005 12 year PX cask Single Malt Whisky

1/15/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Ben Riach 2005 12 year PX cask Single Malt Whisky provided by my good friend Ian, also known as PoshScotch in the online Whisky Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education

Duration:00:25:58

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2.6 - Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera Rum

1/8/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera Rum provided by my good friend Henrik from Nordic Bourbon Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education

Duration:00:25:49

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2.5 - Loch Lomond 21 Year Single Grain Whisky

1/1/2020
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Loch Lomond 21 Year Single Grain Whisky provided by my good friend Ian, also known as PoshScotch in the online Whisky Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education

Duration:00:24:39

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2.4 - Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon

12/25/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon provided by my good friend Sam who used to work for Wild Turkey. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education

Duration:00:25:44

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2.3 - Savanna Herr Blanc 57%, Reunion Island Rum

12/18/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Savanna Herr Blanc 57% Reunion Island Rum provided by my good friend and rum extraordinaire, Steven who runs the world famous Rum Diaries Blog. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education Check out Steven's Blog here: https://rumdiariesblog.wordpress.com/

Duration:00:26:29

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2.2 - Arran 21 Years Single Cask Single Malt Whisky (Norway Exclusive)

12/11/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Arran 21 Year Single Cask Single Malt (Norway exclusive) provided by Norwegian Whisky Enthusiast Rolf aka Ebbhead around the interwebs. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople

Duration:00:25:36

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2.1 - River Antoine Rum (Tourist bottling)

12/4/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of River Antoine Rum 69% (Tourist bottling) provided by my good friend Steven aka Rum Diaries around the interwebs. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople

Duration:00:29:50

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1.22 - Ardbeg Uigeadail

11/5/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Ardbeg Uigeadail. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of this or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of this spirit. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Ardbeg Uigeadail (54.2% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:21:09

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1.21 - Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky & Strathclyde 27 year old Single Grain Whisky Rare Auld Duncan Taylor

10/30/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky & Strathclyde 27 year old Single Grain Whisky Rare Auld Duncan Taylor. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky (46% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: Spirit B - Strathclyde 27 year old Single Grain Whisky Rare Auld Duncan Taylor (53.5%) (Fully matured in Sherry Cask) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:42:05

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1.20 - Kalevala Small Batch Distilled Gin & Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin

10/22/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Kalevala Small Batch Distilled Gin & Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Kalevala Small Batch Distilled Gin (46.3% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: Spirit B - Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin (42.6% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:33:28

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1.19 - Old Weller Antique 107 & Old Weller Antique 107 La Maison Du Whisky Single Barrel

10/15/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Old Weller Antique 107 & Old Weller Antique 107 La Maison Du Whisky Single Barrel. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Old Weller Antique 107 (53.5% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: Spirit B - Old Weller Antique 107 La Maison Du Whisky Single Barrel (53.5% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:30:26

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1.18 - Tormore 24 year Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection & Hazelburn 10 year Single Malt Whisky Springbank Society

10/8/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Tormore 24 year Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection & Hazelburn 10 Single Malt Whisky Springbank Society. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Tormore 24 year Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection (45.2% ABV) (Distilled 1992, Bottled 2017, Matured in Hogshead casks 5687 and 5696) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics:Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: Spirit B - Hazelburn 10 Single Malt Whisky Springbank Society (55.9% ABV) (Distilled 2007, Bottled 2018, Matured in refill sauternes hogsheads) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:30:36

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1.17 - Helsinki Distilling Company Rye Malt Whiskey & Teerenpeli Savu Single Malt Whisky

10/1/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Helsinki Distilling Company Rye Malt Whiskey & Teerenpeli Savu Single Malt Whisky. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Helsinki Distilling Company Rye Malt Whiskey (47.5% ABV) (Matured for at least 3 years in 200 litre virgin American oak with a char level #3.) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: Spirit B - Teerenpeli Savu Single Malt Whisky (43% ABV) (Age unknown, matured in 80% bourbon and 20% Pedro Ximinez sherry casks) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: PronouncedAroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:34:38

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1.16 - Barrell Bourbon Infinity Project & Westland Garryana American Single Malt Whiskey

9/24/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Barrell Bourbon Infinity Project & Westland Garryana American Single Malt Whiskey. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Barrell Bourbon Infinity Project (59.65% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: Spirit B - Westland Garryana American Single Malt Whiskey (56.2% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:33:57

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1.15 - E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bourbon 2018 & Michter's 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2018

9/17/2019
In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bourbon 2018 & Michter's 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2018. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bourbon 2018 (50% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish:ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: Spirit B - Michter's 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2018 (46.4% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Intensity: Color: Suggested texture: Nose Condition: Intensity: Aroma characteristics: Other notes: ABV: Palate Sweetness: Texture: Intensity: Flavor characteristics: Other notes: Finish: ABV: Conclusion Quality level: Blind guess: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

Duration:00:36:31