Whiskey Noobs

Should whiskey be enjoyed on ice? What are the staples of bourbon that you should have? What is my hottest take in terms of bourbon?- 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). Cheer...

Woodford Reserve double oaked is a bourbon that is taken out of it's barrel and placed into another brand new, charred oak barrel. In other words, it is "finished" in a second barrel. Does that make it a finished bourbon, or just a bourbon? I don't know, but it definitely makes it worth reviewing. 

When you think of Irish Whiskey, what do you think of? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Master Distiller Darryl McNally from Limavady Irish Whiskey and talking about how he wanted to challenge the current status quo with the world's first Single Barrel Irish Whiskey. This is one that you won't want to miss!

Happy Halloween! For this special Halloween episode of Whiskey Noobs, my guest, Justin, and I drink the scariest "whisky" known to man: Fireball. We compare it to Jim Beam's Kentucky Fire, and we talk about our favorite fall-time whiskeys

The best whiskey for the money, my thoughts on Virginia's new allocated bourbon distribution system, and sharing expensive whiskey with noobs - 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_Noo...

Finished bourbon is certainly growing in popularity in modern bourbon culture. In this episode, I compare one of the relatively newer finished bourbons, Legent, to the OG: Angel's Envy. Legent is a unique blend of finished and unfinished bourbons from the Beam-Suntory distillery. Let's see how it stacks up to Angel's!

Traverse City Whiskey Company is an up-and-coming distillery in the northern part of Michigan's lower peninsula. In this episode, Co-Founder Chris Fredrickson walks us through his experience with whiskey, starting the company, and their lineup of whiskeys. Come listen to a review of "the whiskey of the North" with one of its creators!

Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a barrel proof selection from Wild Turkey that contains older, higher proof bourbon than Wild Turkey 101. It also happens to be about double the price of 101. In this in-depth review (and side by side tasting), I talk about the difference in price and profile between these two whiskeys

Cleaning tips for glencairns, my top 3 mid range whiskeys/bourbon, and a review of Rich & Rare blended Canadian 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 my Instagram Story every Wednesday (@Whiskey_Noobs). Cheers!

Have you ever asked, "What exactly is the process of doing a whiskey tasting?" In this episode, I walk step by step through how I typically go about tasting a whiskey while reviewing Wyoming Whiskey's Small Batch Bourbon! Thanks to the listener who requested this unique bourbon whiskey!

If whiskey isn't sweet enough for you, an old fashioned cocktail is a great first step to get into the whiskey world. In this episode, I review what is probably the best old fashioned I have ever had, courtesy of Chris from Bourbon of the Week, and we talk all things bourbon and old-fashioneds   Make sure to check out Chris's channel, Bourbon of the Week, on Youtube, and find him on Instagram and...

Another Japanese whisky! Tenjaku is nearly the same price as Suntory Whisky Toki, but how do they compare? In this episode, I do an in depth review of Tenjaku and compare it to Toki.

In this episode I answer common whiskey questions submitted to me by listeners! 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. Cheers!

TX blended whiskey is made by Firestone & Robertson and is a blend of Bourbon and other whiskeys, which creates a unique profile. Based on a listener request, this episode takes a deep dive into the flavor profile of TX. 

W. L. Weller is known as the original wheated bourbon. Over time, it has grown from a run-of-the-mill middle shelf bourbon into an allocated unicorn whiskey for many people. In this episode, I give my review of each whiskey in the Weller line up and talk a bit about what makes them so popular.

In this collaboration episode with Armchair Whisky, we review one of their recommendations for scotch: Bunnahabhain 12 year old. This is an Islay Scotch that is NOT peated - you won't want to miss it.    Find Armchair Whisky on Instagram and Twitter @ArmchairWhisky

In this "whiskey frequently asked questions" episode, I answer questions from you, the listener! From my opinion on Blanton's to my proof preference to the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, I answer them all. Submit your own questions to my story sticker on Instagram every Wednesday!

Ardbeg 10 year is one of the most popular Islay scotches that I've come across. Many people have either emailed or commented on my social media to ask me to try it, so we finally are! If you want an in depth review of this peaty Islay scotch, look no further. I also compare it to Laphroaig 10 year in order to draw some conclusions about the differences between the two.

If you've heard of the "neck pour", or the first glass out of a new bottle of whiskey which is supposed to taste bad, then you've probably wondered if it is real or not. In this episode, I put that to the test, along with the age old question, Will whiskey go bad if it sits on my shelf too long? I do a blind comparison of a brand new bottle, a very old bottle, and a few month old bottle of Buffalo...

If you want to drink whiskey, but your palate has been burned out by a different flavor, how can you cleanse your palate? In this episode, my guest, Justin and I try out a couple of palate cleansers to see if they work. We also do a full review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, before using Laphroaig 10 year to ruin our palates, and then a couple of cleansers to try to bring it back.

How do you start a whiskey collection in the most effective, financially responsible way possible? In this episode, I give my best tips for starting a whiskey collection without breaking the bank.

Do you want to like whiskey, but it burns too much? In this episode, my guest, Bryce, and I try a new tip for avoiding the whiskey burn. This is an effective way to help newer drinkers enjoy a glass of whiskey without it just tasting like burn. We also do a full review of Weller Special Reserve, on of my favorite budget bourbons.

Whiskey Frequently Asked Questions Number 10 - where I answer listener questions! These questions are submitted to me via Instagram, @whiskey_noobs, where I post a question sticker on my story every Wednesday. Thanks to all who submitted questions!

What is the difference between a single malt and a blended scotch whisky? In this episode, I not only answer that question, but also do a side by side tasting of a single malt (Glenfiddich 12yr) and a blend (Chivas Regal 12yr)

What does it mean for a whiskey to be "finished"? In this episode, we take a deep dive into what a finish is, and all of the different types, such as wine finish, sherry finish, etc.