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, finally culminating in a blind tasting of three peated scotches from different price ranges. You'll want to tstay for the reveal on this one... it was certainly a rollercoaster. Reviewed in this episode: - Johnnie Walker Double Black Blended Scotch - Ardbeg 10 year old Single Malt Scotch - Lagavulin 16yrSingle Malt Scotch

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 that there's an alternative way to get bottles that you feel are a good deal - barrel picks. At least... that was once the case. Now there are a TON of barrel picks on the market, so how can you find one that is worth it? In this episode, Chris breaks down what a barrel pick is, how it works, and how YOU can find one that is worth your money.

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 most common terms that you will come across when talking whiskey with friends, coworkers, or strangers. 

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 few Irish distilleries and their whiskeys, gives a brief background on the history that has created the current landscape of whiskey in Ireland, and then rounds it out with a full review of the Midleton distillery flagship tour in County Cork!

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 different types? These are the questions that Chris tackles in this episode of Whiskey Noobs, before finally giving his insight into what exactly he would keep on-hand in a perfect world. 

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 Toasted Bourbon, Elijah Craig Toast, and Penelope Toasted Barrel. 

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. As always, we round it out with a Q&A from our awesome patrons!

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 aging whiskey (especially home aging). Finally, we round it out with some questions from our awesome Patrons! Learn More about the Kentucky Bourbon Festival: https://kybourbonfestival.com/ Patreon: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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 favorite whiskeys to drink in the summer time! Of course we have to add in a blind tasting of a few bourbons, both with AND without ice. Bourbons tasted: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream, Russell's Reserve 10yr, and Brothers Bond Bottled in Bond

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 I have visited! This includes a review of Minglewood, Watershed, High Bank, and Echo Spirits distilleries. 

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 brands in a blind tasting

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 2024) against three other bonded bourbons to see if it is truly worth that hefty price tag. 

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: https://discord.com/invite/7gXuKzMQYS

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 past few months. If you'd like to listen to me discussing those pairings in depth, check out the Perfect Pairing Podcast! Finally, I walk through a pairing of Dewars 12yr and a Brickhouse Maduro Cigar Try Blind Barrels: https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W Listen to Perfect Pairing: https://youtu.be/TAp8UCNA8zc?si=mScpvlowonYLNTz4

I am a big fan of French Oaked bourbons. Such a fan, in fact, that I currently have three of them: Maker's Mark No. 46, Penelope Architect, and Nulu French Oak. I wanted to know which one I TRULY liked the most, so I put them head to head in a blind tasting. Try Blind Barrels: https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs  

When does whiskey go bad, my goals inside the whiskey industry, and the best whiskey for your wedding day - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's 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). Cheers! Check out the Kentucky Bourbon Festival: https://kybourbonfestival.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs  

Whiskeys such as Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, and Irish Whiskey are often made from some combination of four main grains: barley, wheat, corn, and/or rye. Each of these brings their own flair in terms of the flavor profile, so what exactly should you expect? In this episode I walk through four examples, and give my experience with each. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   Barrel Pick: https://shop.whiskeynoobsllc.com/products/hard-truth-sweet-mash-rye-single-barrel-19-0991

Happy Easter!! This week's episode is rather brief - like 2 minutes brief. We just couldn't make an episode happen, BUT you can get your fill of whiskey knowledge and tasting on my new podcast, the Perfect Pairing Podcast, streaming everywhere! We will be back in full force next week - thank you for your understanding, Whiskey Noobs. Cheers!

In the second half of this extended Q&A episode, we not only discuss all things whiskey, but we also review some Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey! 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). Cheers! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   Try the James Bentley glass: James Bentley

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   At what point does whiskey stop being worth the price? Whiskey vs Brandy vs Cognac, what's the difference? And of course, Scotch recommendations - these are just a few of the topics we cover in this month's 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). Cheers! Get a bottle of the latest barrel pick: Barrel Pick Try Blind Barrels (Use code "Noobs10"): https://blindbarrels.com?sca_ref=3596916.CsSlj86s7W