Whiskey Noobs

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

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 discussing those pairings in depth, check out the Perfect Pairing Podcast! Finally, I walk through a pairing of Dewars 12yr and a Brickhouse Maduro Cigar Try Blind Barrels: https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W Listen to Perfect Pairing: https://youtu.be/TAp8UCNA8zc?si=mScpvlowonYLNTz4

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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 Instagram Story every Wednesday (@Whiskey_Noobs). Cheers! Check out the Kentucky Bourbon Festival: https://kybourbonfestival.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Barrel Pick: https://shop.whiskeynoobsllc.com/products/hard-truth-sweet-mash-rye-single-barrel-19-0991

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!

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_Noobs). Cheers! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Try the James Bentley glass: James Bentley

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 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_Noobs). Cheers! Get a bottle of the latest barrel pick: Barrel Pick Try Blind Barrels (Use code "Noobs10"): https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W

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 create a high quality flavor profile. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 to find out!

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 - listen in to find out what works best! Try Blind Barrels with code "Noobs10" for 10% off: https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 water. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 swallowing the whiskey. In this episode, I put that to the test with a full review of Dalmore 12yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky (while spitting out the whisky), followed by a re-review without spitting. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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/opinions/etc, you can submit it through Patreon to be first in line, or on my Instagram Story every Wednesday (@Whiskey_Noobs). Cheers!

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/renaissance we are seeing today. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 trail. Their brand, Filmland Spirits, has a very unique take on whiskey: each bottle has it's own movie. Stick around to hear all about whiskey, favorite movies, and more. Follow Filmland Spirits on Instagram at @filmlandspirits. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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.

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 can submit it through Patreon to be first in line, or on my Instagram Story every Wednesday (@Whiskey_Noobs). Cheers!

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.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 Christmas cookies in order to see how different cookies affect the flavors of the whiskey. In the end, we draw some conclusions about what you can do to avoid wasting your whiskey with a bad pairing.