Whiskey Noobs

In this collaboration episode with the Whiskey Chasers Podcast, we review Pike Creek Canadian Whisky. Whiskey Chasers Podcast was brought about by 3 friends who started a whiskey club! Our goal is to share our love of history and the distilleries that bring us the whiskeys we love!  To hear stories behind the bottles you love, tune in to the Whiskey Chasers Podcast!   Facebook:  https://www.facebo...

More listener questions! In this episode, I answer questions brought to me by you, the listener. If you'd like to submit a question for the next episode, you can submit it through my Instagram story every Wednesday, @whiskey_noobs 

Have you ever wondered what it means for a bourbon to be "finished"? Is finished bourbon different from normal bourbon? In this episode we answer those questions and review one of the first great finished bourbons, Angel's Envy. 

Can you believe it has been a whole year of Whiskey Noobs? In this episode, I talk a bit about where we've been and where we're headed. For those who are newer to the show, I once again discuss my favorite tips and tricks for how to begin drinking whiskey and tasting flavor notes, as well as why we drink whiskey.

What is the difference between scotch from the highland region of Scotland and that from the lowland region? In this episode, my guest, Zack, and I find out by comparing Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt, our first lowland scotch, to Glenmorangie 10 year.

In this eighth installment of our Whiskey FAQ, I answer questions sent to me by you, the listener! If you have a question that you want me to answer, you can submit it through my Instagram story every Wednesday @whiskey_noobs.

What's the best bourbon for under 30 dollars? In this episode, my guest, Justin, and I review Larceny Small Batch Bourbon which was the winner of my 2022 Budget Bourbon March Madness. For a little spin on a normal review, we pair it with bourbon flavored chicken wings to see how it affects the palate!

When we review a whiskey (or really any item), there are two ways to look at it: objectively and subjectively. In this episode, I explain the differences between these types of reviews, and I discuss how to to recognize if a whiskey review is objective or subjective.

We've had Rye, Barley, and Corn, but we've never had a whiskey that uses wheat as it's main ingredient! This episode is our first taste of a straight wheat whiskey from Middle West Spirits. 

Whiskey Frequently Asked Questions Number 7! If you'd like to submit a question, reply to the question sticker on my Instagram story every Wednesday (@whiskey_noobs).

Why do whiskey drinkers use the weirdly shaped glasses? In this episode, Justin and I put that to the test by reviewing Aberlour 12 year Single Malt Scotch Whisky in both a glencairn (tulip shape) and a rocks/lowball glass. 

If you've been listening for a while, you know I like Buffalo Trace. You may have also heard some of the folks who very much dislike it. In this episode, I discuss both sides of this debate!

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! In this episode, we review an Irish whiskey from the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world: Bushmills. I also walk through some facts and history about the Bushmills Distillery. If you are on the fence about what whiskey to get for St. Patty's, listen to this Bushmills Black Bush Review!

In this sixth installment of the whiskey FAQ episodes, I answer questions from listeners just like you! If you have a question that you'd like me to answer, you can submit it to my Instagram story on Wednesdays, @whiskey_noobs. Thanks to all who participated! 

In this "Battle of the Blends" episode, my guest, Zack and I compare two of the most popular blended scotches, Johnnie Walker Black Label vs Chivas Regal 12 year. These are two fantastic blends at this price range, so listen to hear more about these mid shelf Scotches!

It occurred to me that it may be important for you guys to know my experience with whiskey, given that you're listening to me talk about it every week! In this episode I walk through my journey from hating whiskey to loving it, and explain some of the important lessons that I learned along the way.

Single Malt Whisky is very common to Scotland, Ireland, and Japan. In recent years, it has become more popular in the United States as well. In this episode, my guest, Justin, and I do a full review of Balcones Texas Single Malt, a single malt whisky similar to a scotch, but made right here in the US.

This episode is the 5th whiskey FAQ episode, where I answer questions submitted by you, the listener. Thanks to all who submitted questions! If you'd like to have your question on the show, make sure you're following our Instagram @whiskey_noobs 

Have you ever been in a liquor store, knowing that you want to try a new whiskey, but with no clue what to get? This episode is for you. I walk through my best tips for making sure your liquor store purchase is worth every penny.

If you've been around the hobby of whiskey drinking long enough, then you know that the most common cross over hobby is cigars. The two types of tastings are often grouped together, and in this episode my guest, Bryce and I discuss the similarities and differences between them. 

We always hear people talk about the flavors, or "notes," that whiskey has, but where do they come from? In this episode, I walk through the most common factors that a distiller will look at when creating a whisky in order to create the perfect flavor profile.

What is Dry January? Similar to Sober October, Dry January is just a term for taking a break from alcohol during the month of January. I am going to be participating in Dry January this year, as a way to remind myself not to take the hobby of drinking whiskey for granted! In this episode, I explain the benefits of this break.

In this episode of Whiskey Noobs, I answer more of our listener's questions! We had more questions than we've ever had in this episode, so listen to hear yours answered! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In this episode, I do a full review of Brother's Bond Bourbon. This bourbon was created by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, who you may recognize from the TV show the Vampire Diaries! This whiskey was quite the rollercoaster over the course of the review, so listen in to see if you should buy it! 

Are you looking for advice on how to get a whiskey lover a gift for Christmas? Are you a whiskey lover looking for ideas for your list? Look no further! In this episode, I talk all about the best tips that I have for buying whisky as a present