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Whiskey Noobs
Hosted by Whiskey Noobs, LLC · EN
The best podcast to learn about and enjoy 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, along with the host and ”Guest Noobs.” Learn to Drink, Drink to Learn. Join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs
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#199: Why Does My Whiskey Taste Bad?!
3w ago00:29:16Tap to summarizeSometimes 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 that may be affecting the way whiskey tastes for you, as well as some fixes to get you back to enjoying your whiskey as soon as possible! If whiskey tastes salty, harsh, or otherwise bad, listen to this episode before you write it off completely! Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs
Transcribe →#198: Blind Tasting - Bourbon or Wheat?
May 300:12:26Tap to summarizeSometimes 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 Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs
Transcribe →#197: Four Underpriced Bourbons that No One is Talking about
Apr 2600:27:48Tap to summarizeJoin 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 they are worth more than their MSRP. Featured Bourbons: - Town Branch True Cask (Cask Strength Value Pick) - New Riff Bottled in Bond (High-Rye Everyday Sipper) - Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat (Complex & Underrated) - Ingram River Aged Uncharted (Unique Aging + Insane Price)
Transcribe →#196: What makes a GOOD Whiskey? How to find the right bottle
Apr 1900:34:34Tap to summarizeJoin 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 make sure you are buying bottles that you like? In this episode, Chris breaks down the different characteristics that many of us are looking at, whether we realize it or not, when we are judging a whiskey. Then, he breaks down how you can use that information to make informed purchases for future bottles.
Transcribe →#195: Is this Bourbon Better than EH Taylor?
Apr 1200:18:09Tap to summarizeJoin 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 order to find a less expensive and more widely available replacement. Stick around to hear which bottle wins - it was an upset for the ages! Bottles in this episode: - EH Taylor Small Batch - Benchmark Bonded - Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bourbon - Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101
Transcribe →#194: Blind Tasting - This Scotch Costs HOW MUCH?!
Apr 500:20:06Tap to summarizeJoin 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 here if you don't want spoilers! In this episode, Chris walks through a blind tasting of Johnnie Walker Black label, and we find some very interesting surprises along the way.
Transcribe →#193: Irish Whiskey Blind Battle - Tullamore D.E.W. vs Powers John's Lane
Mar 2200:20:09Tap to summarizeJoin 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. In this episode, Chris walks through a blind tasting to see if the price difference is truly worth it, and what differences you can expect from the flavor profile.
Transcribe →#192: The BEST Replacement for Weller Full Proof
Mar 1500:24:37Tap to summarizeJoin 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 replacement for it with a blind tasting of Weller Full Proof versus Larceny Barrel Proof, Green River Full Proof, and Middle West Spirits Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon.
Transcribe →#191: Blind Tasting | Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Mar 800:09:52Tap to summarizeJoin 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 bit. For those who don't want to know what the bourbon was, consider this your spoiler alert! If you do want to know, Chris was tasting Redwood Empire's Grizzly Beast Batch 005
Transcribe →#190: Revisiting Watershed BIB, Barrell Mizunara, and Penelope Estate
Mar 100:25:50Tap to summarizeJoin 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 Estate Collection Private Select.
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