EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 1H 11M
Date the Nose. Science the Palate. With Kymi Douglas
from Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor · host Stephon Lewis
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kymi Douglas, an Executive Bourbon Steward, Lead Spirit Guide at Dark Arts Whiskey House, and a 2026 World Whiskies Awards Judge to break down what separates casual sipping from trained tasting.Kymi blends a deep background in Biology and Chemistry with real-world whiskey experience, and she shares how science shows up in the glass, from how you approach the nose vs. palate, to what people get wrong about “tasting notes,” to what really matters when you’re making single barrel selections.We also talk about what Dark Arts Whiskey House actually means for anyone who hears the name and thinks it might be something spooky—Kymi clears that up and explains the welcoming, immersive experience she’s building through education, sensory training, and community. And as a mentor in Bourbon Women, she opens up about creating space for the next generation of women in whiskey.If you’ve ever said “I can’t taste what everyone else tastes,” this one’s for you.Watch / Listen: Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kymi Douglas, an Executive Bourbon Steward, Lead Spirit Guide at Dark Arts Whiskey House, and a 2026 World Whiskies Awards Judge to break down what separates casual sipping from trained tasting.Kymi blends a deep background in Biology and Chemistry with real-world whiskey experience, and she shares how science shows up in the glass, from how you approach the nose vs. palate, to what people get wrong about “tasting notes,” to what really matters when you’re making single barrel selections.We also talk about what Dark Arts Whiskey House actually means for anyone who hears the name and thinks it might be something spooky—Kymi clears that up and explains the welcoming, immersive experience she’s building through education, sensory training, and community. And as a mentor in Bourbon Women, she opens up about creating space for the next generation of women in whiskey.If you’ve ever said “I can’t taste what everyone else tastes,” this one’s for you.Watch / Listen: Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
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