Whiskey Noobs

Have you heard the terms Bourbon and Scotch, and wondered what made them different from just saying "whiskey"? Maybe you know when each term is appropriate, but you don't know the relevant rules that makes each unique. In this episode, I break down the laws that make Bourbon whiskey, Scotch Whisky, and Irish Whiskey the awesome beverages that we all love, and do a full review of Smooth Ambler's Co...

What is the best way to drink whiskey? Well, that depends on a whole lot of factors. Let's talk about some of the most common ways to drink whiskey, what to expect from them, and some of my favorite reasons for getting into the hobby Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

What episodes of whiskey noobs you just have to listen to, tequila drinkers looking to get into bourbon, and is bourbon still bourbon if you finish it in a used barrel? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener 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...

The Kentucky Derby is less than a week away, so it is only right that we have Mint Juleps this week! This cocktail is great for those who want to taste the flavor if whiskey but haven't gotten past the burn yet. My guest noobs, Bryce and Justin, try a julep for the first time and talk all things Kentucky Derby, cocktails, and more.  Need MORE Whiskey Noobs in your life? Support the show on Patreon...

I specialize in tasting whiskey, but there is another spirit with a very similar tasting culture that folks like to talk about this time of year (just before the 5 of May) - tequila of course! In this episode, Doug Price of the Agave Social Club walks us through a tasting of mezcal and tequila, and we talk a bit about how similar the culture is to whiskey - it is all about the art, the good spirit...

The battle of two great Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys: Redbreast 12yr and Green Spot. In this episode, my guest Noob, Bryce, and I walked through a a blind tasting of these whiskeys to see which we liked more. As is often the case with blind tastings, we learned a lot about complexity, flavor profiles, and our own personal preferences. Need MORE Whiskey Noobs in your life? Support the show on Pa...

Get Blind Barrels Here with Code NOOBS10: https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W Why are blind tastings so important in whiskey? How can I do a blind whiskey tasting by myself? How can I try new up-and-coming craft whiskeys? If you have ever asked one of these questions, you NEED to listen to this conversation that I had with the CEO of Blind Barrels, Bobby DeMars, and Spirit Guide (a...

What to look for in craft whiskey, store picks vs barrel picks, and what is a good whiskey/bourbon cocktail for the summertime? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener 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 Wedn...

It's hard to believe it has been 100 episodes already! Let's have a glass of Weller Full Proof, and redefine the Whiskey Noobs Podcast while walking through the tasting. Cheers! Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

Redwood Empire is an up-and-coming distillery in Northern California, known best for their core line up of Lost Monarch Whiskey, Pipe Dream Bourbon, and Emerald Giant Rye. In this episode, Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn and Head Distiller Lauren Patz walk us through the creation of the distillery, the ins and outs of their distilling process, and the flavor profiles of their core line up. We even...

Happy St. Paddy's Day! To celebrate, let's talk about the rich history of Irish Whiskey with a true expert: Darryl McNally, the founder and master distiller of Limavady Irish Whiskey. Irish whiskey has a history dating back as old as whiskey itself, and much of what happened in the past few centuries has shaped the landscape of whiskey that we see in today's world. You won't want to miss this!  Su...

How often to you walk through a whiskey tasting, step by step, and really dig into what you're thinking, smelling, tasting, etc? Whether you're brand new or experienced, this practice is a great way to improve your whisky tasting skills. Walk through this whiskey tasting with me, while I discuss Powers John's Lane 12yr old Irish Whiskey Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

Tips for a whiskey tasting with first timers, what are store picks, and what is a sour mash whiskey? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener 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). Che...

What type of scotch might a bourbon drinker like? That is the question I set out to answer when I put together my "Scotch Madness" series on my media channels. In this episode, I discuss what I learned from the series while doing a full review of Glenmorangie's Quinta Ruban 14 year old single malt scotch, aged in bourbon and port casks. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

Everyone wants to know what to expect when you visit the bourbon trail. In this episode, I do my best to detail everything you can expect from the Maker's Mark tour, with some bonus info about visiting the Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey distilleries as well. How can you dip your own bottle at Maker's Mark? Will your wife enjoy the distillery tour? What does the tour cover? Listen to this episode to...

If you just got done eating a nice steak, and now you want to taste a nice whiskey, what do you do? Palate cleanser of course! In this episode, my guest noob, Justin, and I try two more palate cleansers: crackers, and pickled ginger. We also give our full review of Noah's Mill, a tasty bourbon from the Willett Distillery.

What is Sourced whiskey? Is sourcing whiskey/bourbon good or bad? Dishonest? These are the sort of questions I respond to in this episode, alongside a review of one of my personal favorite sourced whiskeys, Barrell Seagrass. 

What is my favorite MGP bottle? What's the buzz with the new Jack Daniel's Bonded? Why use a whiskey decanter? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener 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 my Instagram Story every Wednesday (@Whiskey_Noobs). Cheers!

I don't know if any Irish whiskey has been recommended to me quite as much as this one. Green Spot is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey aged in bourbon and sherry casks. Guest Noobs Zack and Bryce go through a very in depth review of this spirit with me, and we finally put to bed the question we've been asking for a few episodes now: Do you need to use a glencairn for whiskey?

Let's be honest: sometimes reading the label on a bottle of bourbon can be pretty confusing. For this episode, I put together a comprehensive breakdown of some of the main terms, words, and types associated with bourbon, such as high rye, wheated, wheater, small batch, single barrel, barrel proof, cask strength, etc. This episode is your one-stop shop for understanding the rules that determine eve...

Happy New Year! 2022 held a lot of important milestones for the Whiskey Noobs Podcast, which (spoiler alert) is currently the NUMBER ONE hobby podcast in the USA on iTunes! (as of the typing of this description) During this review of the whiskey noobs infinity bottle, I walk through those milestones, and more importantly, I talk about what you can expect to see from the Whiskey Noobs social media...

What's the best whiskey in most stores under $40? What got me into whiskey? Is Pappy Van Winkle worth the hype? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener 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 my Instagram Story every Wednesday (@Whiskey_Noobs). Cheers!

Penelope Bourbon is a newer sourced brand that has been growing quite a bit in popularity. Many of you have asked for a review, so in this episode I not only do an in depth review, but I also do a quick comparison to Wild Turkey Rare Breed!

Are whiskey reviewers such as myself truly tasting all of the things we say? Could it be the case that everyone's palate is so different that it isn't even worth discussing whisky notes? With a growing online debate about the reality of whiskey notes or flavors, I wanted to sit down and give my take, along with an example review of Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky.

Have you ever wondered if Glencairns or other tulip shaped glasses truly help with the nose of a whiskey? In this episode, my guest, Zack, and I put that to the test with a blind nosing of our featured whisky. Finally, we give a full review of Glenlivet's Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky and round out our thoughts on Glencairns versus rocks/lowball glasses