Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs In this special episode recorded at the WhistlePig distillery in Vermont, Chris talks with WhistlePig's Chief Blender, Meghan Ireland, and Research and Development Distiller, Mitch Mahar, about the WhistlePig core lineup, where they get their ideas from, projects gone awry, and of course, the latest release of their ultra-premium "Boss Hog" line - Boss Hog XII - Feather & Flame.  Learn more about WhistlePig: https://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/

Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Once upon a time, bourbon was aged on the Mississippi River, more or less by accident. The river was a convenient means of shipping, so barrels would spend their time floating down to Louisiana, and incidentally, the whiskey would gain some age on it's journey.  In 2015, Hank Ingram of the Ingram Distillery set out on a mission to bring that form of aging back into the world of whiskey and see what affect it had on the flavor. Today, they produce multiple different whiskeys with different mashbills and price points.  In this episode, Chris sits down with Hank to learn about their aging method, lineup, and upcoming ventures. Learn more about Ingram Whiskey: https://ingramwhiskey.com/our-story/  

Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   It's hard to believe that there isn't an episode on the Solo Blind yet, but here we are - if you haven't heard of it, the Solo Blind is a device that can be used to do tastings of 2, 3, or 4 whiskeys without the help of any else (patent pending). In this episode, Chris goes back to the very beginning to explain where the idea of the Solo Blind came from, how it was developed, and even where it is headed. Learn more at justneat.shop

Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   We've all been there - you start a hobby, you can't get enough of it, and then one day... you've had enough. You're burnt out on your hobby. You want whiskey to have that same excitement that it used to have, but it doesn't. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the BEST hacks to reignite your passion for whiskey and get back to feeling like its the best hobby out there. 

Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   Ask a room full of 100 whiskey lovers what the best part of whiskey is, and I'd be willing to bet that more than 50 of them say "the people". If you want to enjoy "the people," there is just about no better way than a bottle share! In this episode, Chris breaks down what a bottle share is, how it works, what you should bring, and some added tips for setting up your own bottle share!

Support the show and access more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   Craig Beam has a long history in the world of bourbon, and now he is on to a new project with the Jackson Purchase Distillery. In this episode, Chris and Craig dig into Craig's history at Heaven Hill, his upbringing in the bourbon world, and the success of his latest project as Master Distiller at the Jackson Purchase Distillery.    Learn more about Jackson Purchase: https://www.jacksonpurchasedistillery.com/

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