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Whiskey Noobs
by Whiskey Noobs, LLC
A podcast for whiskey lovers of all experience levels. Whiskey knowledge, tips, and tricks for beginners. Reviews, stories, and entertaining conversation for ALL whiskey lovers. From Bourbon to Scotch to Irish whiskey, and even some cocktails, this podcast covers it all. Learn how to drink whiskey and taste it properly, and review whiskeys along side the host and guests! Learn to Drink, Drink to Learn.
Episodes
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#204: Project Reveal - NEW YouTube Channel that isn't Whiskey?!
It's no secret that episodes of Whiskey Noobs have been spaced out quite a bit lately, and I take full responsibility for that. The truth is that I have been working on a new project behind the scenes. Something BIG. In this episode, I want to break down what it is, why it is happening, and how…
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#203: Irish Single Malt - Banger or Bust?
Chris is back with the most honest possible review format: a totally blind tasting. In this episode, he walks through the tasting of an Irish Single Malt Whiskey to see if it is worth the asking price. If you don't want to know what whiskey it is, this is your warning, spoilers below! This is a...
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#202: Shopping at a Liquor Store | Tips to save Money
When you walk into a liquor store, especially as a newer whiskey drinker, it can be intimidating. If you aren't careful, you end up walking out with 50 less dollars in your pocket and a bottle of whiskey that you think is disgusting. In this episode, Chris walks through some of the basics as well...
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#201: The Best of Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1
Buffalo Trace's "Mash Bill #1" produces some of the most iconic bourbons in the game: Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, EH Taylor, George T Stagg, and more. In this episode, Chris gives an explanation of the mash bill and dives into a blind tasting of four of the most popular bourbons to come from it....
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#200: Blind Tasting | HUGE Score from an Unexpected Bourbon
This one was a wild ride. Lots of guesses, many of them wrong, but most importantly, a high score from a really tasty bourbon. Stop Reading now if you don't want to know what was tasted in this episode! In this episode, Chris walks through a totally blind tasting of Barrell New Year Bourbon…
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#199: Why Does My Whiskey Taste Bad?!
Sometimes whiskey tastes bad because it is bad. Sometimes the whiskey is great, but something is off. It could be something you ate, or it could be a habit that you haven't thought about.... Whatever the case, there are a LOT of ways to fix it! In this episode, Chris walks through the culprits…
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#198: Blind Tasting - Bourbon or Wheat?
Sometimes a whiskey is so unique that you just can't nail down what it is. Bourbon? Wheat? Rye?? Stop Reading now if you don't want to know what was tasted in this episode! In this episode, Chris walks through a totally blind tasting of Middle West Spirits Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey. Join the...
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#197: Four Underpriced Bourbons that No One is Talking about
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Originally released as a youtube video, this episode looks at four whiskeys that I think more people should talk about. Each of these has it's own merits, but they all have one thing in common - it seems to me like...
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#196: What makes a GOOD Whiskey? How to find the right bottle
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs What makes a whiskey "good"? How can you distinguish between a bottle that you subjectively like and one that is objectively good? And, perhaps more importantly than all of that, how can you use that knowledge to…
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#195: Is this Bourbon Better than EH Taylor?
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs EH Taylor is one of the many notorious bourbon brands coming from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. In this episode, Chris puts a bottle of EH Taylor Small Batch up against three bourbons of similar age and proof, in…
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#194: Blind Tasting - This Scotch Costs HOW MUCH?!
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Sometimes blind tastings go exactly how you'd expect, and sometimes you are completely caught off guard by the price of the whiskey you've been drinking. This episode is one of those latter situations. Stop reading...
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#193: Irish Whiskey Blind Battle - Tullamore D.E.W. vs Powers John's Lane
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Tullamore D.E.W. and Powers John's Lane are both respected Irish whiskeys that have been around for quite a long time; however, Power's comes at a top shelf price, while Tullamore is available in the budget price range....
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#192: The BEST Replacement for Weller Full Proof
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Weller Full Proof is one of the most sought after allocated bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, and Chris's personal favorite of the Weller lineup. In this episode, Chris seeks to find the best possible...
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#191: Blind Tasting | Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs There is no review that is more honest than a blind one. In this episode, Chris walks through a blind review of a bottled in bond bourbon that scores really well in a few categories, and has just one flaw drag it down a...
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#190: Revisiting Watershed BIB, Barrell Mizunara, and Penelope Estate
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs We are revisiting more forgotten bottles! In this episode, Chris walks through a review of Watershed Bourbon Bottled in Bond, Barrell Bourbon Mizunara Finish, Penelope Estate Collection 10yr Single Barrel, and Penelope...
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#189: Side by Side Tasting - Green River Full Proof & Town Branch True Cask
Is there ever a reason to do a side by side tasting while knowing what you are drinking rathe than making it a blind tasting? Believe it or not, there are a couple of situations where this makes sense. In this episode, Chris breaks down why you might want to pick a non-blind tasting over a blind...
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#188: Blind tasting | Budget Rye Scores HIGH
In this blind tasting episode, Chris walks through the tasting of an incredibly affordable rye that scores surprisingly high. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs
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#187: Revisiting Forgotten Bottles
In this episode, Chris walks through four bottles that haven't seen the light of day in a while to give them a fair review and decide whether or not to keep them. There are a couple of very pleasant surprises, with really tasty bottles that he forgot, and a couple of bittersweet goodbyes to…
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#186: Drinking - The Risks and Benefits
We have all probably heard countless videos preaching to us that drinking is the worst possible thing anyone can do, and there is nothing better than getting sober. We have ALSO heard countless videos explaining why drinking is great for you, and something we should all do! As with anything, the...
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#185: Picking Old Elk Barrels w/ Brandon from Whiskey Weather
In this episode, Chris sits down with Brandon (Whiskey Weather) to talk about the barrel of Old Elk 10yr Wheated Bourbon that they picked together, with the help of Patreon members, at Middle West Spirits in Columbus Ohio! They also touch on barrel picking philosophies, the impact of weather on...
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#184: The Bourbon Trail - Town Branch Distillery
Town Branch Distillery, which is part of the Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company, was one of the first 7 distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon trail. From bourbon, to rye, to single malts, and even barrel aged beers, they have their hand in a lot of product categories. In this episode, Chris...
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#183: What Does "Double Oaking" a Bourbon Do to Flavor?
Double oaked bourbons have been a staple in the world of whiskey for years now. You take a bourbon, aged in an unused barrel as always, you dump it out, and then you put it into yet another unused barrel to get even more of that oaky flavor. It's a really popular finishing method, but what does…
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#182: Three Whiskeys That SHOCKED me This Year
When you're reviewing a few bottles of whiskey every week, it is easy for everything to start to taste "meh." The bright side is, when something really surprises you, it sticks with you. In this episode, Chris walks through three bottles that were really pleasant surprises this year, and what it...
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#181: Double Blind - American Single Malt Scores HIGH
In this double blind tasting, Chris walks through a bottle without any clue what it is, giving a score out of 100 and taking some guesses along the way - this is your warning, if you don't want to know what it is, stop reading now! This episode features Courage and Conviction Cuvee Cask! This is…
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#180: Double Blind - A Rye that Doesn't Taste Like Rye...
In this double blind tasting, Chris walks through Hard Truth's Chocolate Malt release from 2023, but (in case you are new to "double blinds") it could be any bottle from the shelf! For pure, unbiased, unadulterated views about this release, listen to the full episode! Also, any time there is a...
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#179: Replacements For Eagle Rare Part 2
In this continuation of episode 178, Chris blinds through three MORE potential replacements for Eagle Rare in order to find the best one. In this blind, we put Eagle Rare 10yr against Middle West Spirits Bourbon, Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve, and Evan Williams Single Barrel. Join the Whiskey…
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#178: The Best Replacement for Eagle Rare
Eagle Rare is an exceptional bourbon with one really big problem: it's hard to find anywhere! In this episode, Chris walks through a blind tasting of three similar bourbons vs Eagle Rare with Guest Noob Bryce. Is there a good, cheaper replacement? Listen to find out! Whiskeys Tasted with Eagle...
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#177: The Biggest MYTHS in Whiskey/Bourbon
As with any topic in pop culture, whiskey is subject to a LOT of myths and stereotypes that cause confusion in the hobby. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the biggest myths in the whiskey world as well as the underlying truths that have led to their popularity. Are women wired to...
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#176: The Best Bourbon in the WORLD? Spirits Competitions, Green River, and More
Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Green River Wheated Bourbon we recently crowned the best bourbon in the world by the New York World Spirits Competition. In this episode, Chris breaks down the competition, how it works, and how you should look at the different...
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#175: Can You Make High End Whiskey at Home? All About Home Blending
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Can you make high end whiskey at home? A lot of whiskey lovers have never even heard of home blending, but it is a really fun way to come up with some great whiskeys. In this episode, Chris walks through the philosophy of...
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#174: WhistlePig, Boss Hog, and more with Meghan Ireland and Mitch Mahar
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs In this special episode recorded at the WhistlePig distillery in Vermont, Chris talks with WhistlePig's Chief Blender, Meghan Ireland, and Research and Development Distiller, Mitch Mahar, about the WhistlePig core lineup,...
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#173: Hank Ingram - Aging Whiskey on the Mississippi River
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Once upon a time, bourbon was aged on the Mississippi River, more or less by accident. The river was a convenient means of shipping, so barrels would spend their time floating down to Louisiana, and incidentally, the…
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#172: The Solo Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs It's hard to believe that there isn't an episode on the Solo Blind yet, but here we are - if you haven't heard of it, the Solo Blind is a device that can be used to do tastings of 2, 3, or 4 whiskeys without the help of any...
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#171: Whiskey Burn Out - What To Do
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs We've all been there - you start a hobby, you can't get enough of it, and then one day... you've had enough. You're burnt out on your hobby. You want whiskey to have that same excitement that it used to have, but it…
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#170: The Whole POINT of Whiskey | All About Bottle Shares
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Ask a room full of 100 whiskey lovers what the best part of whiskey is, and I'd be willing to bet that more than 50 of them say "the people". If you want to enjoy "the people," there is just about no better way than a…
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#169: Craig Beam and his New Release Jackson Purchase
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Craig Beam has a long history in the world of bourbon, and now he is on to a new project with the Jackson Purchase Distillery. In this episode, Chris and Craig dig into Craig's history at Heaven Hill, his upbringing in the...
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#168: The Best Whisk(e)ys for Fall (Peated Scotch Ranking)
Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Fall is nearly upon us, and as the temperature changes, so do most people's drink preferences. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the best options for fall whiskeys, followed by a crash course on peated scotch,...
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#167: Barrel Picks... Better than Allocated?
If you enjoy this show, please take a moment to check out the Patreon page, which has bonus episodes, meet-ups, and even more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs It's one of the most common questions in whiskey: How can I find *insert allocated bottle here*? What a lot of people don't realize is…
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#166: Talk Whiskey Like a Pro
If you enjoy this show, please take a moment to check out the Patreon page, which has bonus episodes, meet-ups, and even more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Whiskey labels and terms can be about as confusing as rocket science. Let's keep it simple. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the...
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#165: Distilleries of Ireland and Midleton Tour
If you enjoy this show, please take a moment to check out the Patreon page, which has bonus episodes, meet-ups, and even more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Ireland is known for a lot of things, and of course, it's whiskey is the one of the most interesting! In this episode, Chris breaks down a...
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#164: The Perfect Whiskey Selection
Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs If you want to have your own selection of whiskey at home for tastings, guests, etc, what is the perfect set up? How do you avoid wasting money on bottles that you won't really drink? How many bottles should you have, and how do you break that down into...
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#163: What is a "Toasted" Whiskey?
Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs We've all heard of them - "toasted" whiskeys, *insert bourbon name here* Toast, etc. In this episode, Chris breaks down what exactly it means for a whiskey to be "Toasted" and walks through a blind tasting of four toasted bourbons: Basil Hayden Toast, Nulu...
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#162: Whiskey-Based Cocktails and Drinks
Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Sticking with our summer theme, in this episode I walk through some of my favorite cocktails and mixed drinks that use whiskey, and I explain what to expect from them, how strong they are, and a few extra tips to make them taste better in the summer time.…
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#161: Whiskey Aging MYTHS vs Facts
If there is any topic in the whiskey world that has the MOST myths, fake tips, and out-right incorrect information surrounding it, aging has to take the cake. In this episode, Chris breaks down what is ACTUALLY happening when a whiskey is aging, as well as some of the most common myths about…
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#160: The Best Whiskeys For Summer
Please consider checking out our Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Summer is almost here, and with the heat, many of us change our whiskey preferences a bit. Let's talk about some of the ways you can improve your whiskey tasting experience in the summer heat, and then of course, some of my...
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#159: What's the Ohio Distillery Trail?
Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs In 2024, Ohio launched it's "Distillery Trail", highlighting the up-and-coming craft distilleries in the state. I have had the pleasure to visit four of them, so in this episode I break down the purpose of the trail as well as my review of each distillery…
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#158: American Single Malt: My New Favorite Whiskey?
Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs What is an American Single Malt Whiskey? If you have enjoyed your share of scotch whisky, you may have been confused when you first heard the term. In this episode, I break down this new category of American Whiskey, and taste through a few of my favorite...
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#157: Don't Call it a Comeback (w/ Old Fitzgerald BIB)
And just like that, we are back! http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs In this episode, I walk through the plan moving forward for the Whiskey Noobs podcast, followed by a quick breakdown of bottled-in-bond whiskey. Finally, we wrap up with a blind tasting of Old Fitzgerald 10yr Bottled in Bond (Spring...
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#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. Cheers. Join the Discord:...
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#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 three pairings per week over the course of the...
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A podcast for whiskey lovers of all experience levels. Whiskey knowledge, tips, and tricks for beginners. Reviews, stories, and entertaining conversation for ALL whiskey lovers. From Bourbon to Scotch to Irish whiskey, and even some cocktails, this podcast covers it all. Learn how to drink whiskey and taste it properly, and review whiskeys along side the host and guests! Learn to Drink, Drink to Learn.
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