Whiskey Noobs

#109: Canadian, Japanese, and Rye Whiskies ft Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

What is the difference between American Rye Whiskey and Canadian Whisky, which is often referred to as "Rye"? What makes Japanese whisky stand out from both? In this episode, I break down the rules that govern how each of these whisk(e)ys is made, and do a full review of Nikka Coffey Grain Whiskey. 

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#110: Whiskey Noobs Questions No. 21

Will the Whiskey craze ever level off? How long before a whisky tasting should you eat bland? What's my favorite American Single Malt? 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). Cheers!

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#111 - Broken Barrel Whiskey w/ Founder Seth Benhaim

There are a lot of new finishes in the world of whiskey lately, but I think it is safe to say this is the most unique finishing process being utilized today. Broken Barrel Whiskey Co is changing the game by unlocking a new dimension of whiskey: the oak bill. Broken Barrel's whiskeys are made by aging whiskey with broken barrel staves, in order to fine tune the flavor profile. In this episode, we talk about how this process was first created, and we review two of their whiskeys: The Cask Strength (finished) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (awarded the best Kentucky Finished Bourbon at the World Whiskies Awards), and Heresy (Finished Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey). 

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#112: These Whiskeys are Better than Blanton’s Bourbon!

*The barrel pick has officially sold out! Huge thank you to all the patrons who made it sell so well during presale. More picks to come!

I used up a whole bottle of Blanton's bourbon doing blind tastings with other whiskeys in order to find some that were better, and I certainly found them. I also learned a lot about the flavor profile of Blanton's, and began to understand why some people love it and others hate it. It is a hot debate online, so I break down my perspective on the reason for the huge divide and discuss the bottles that I found to be as good or better than Blanton's!

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#113: How to Taste Whiskey (and Cigars) ft Maker’s Mark 46 w Dreamer Cigars

Dreamer Cigars is a social media channel that runs very parallel to Whiskey Noobs, except in the cigar world. In this episode, I talk with Adam from DC about some of my favorite tips for getting into whiskey, and he shares his favorites for cigars. We talk pairings, and even some strange tricks that I've never seen before. Make sure you follow Adam on Instagram (@dreamercigars_), Youtube (@dreamercigars), and Tiktok (@dreamercigars).

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#114: Whiskey Noobs Questions No. 22

Being a Christian who drinks whiskey, takeaways from my first ever barrel pick, and where peaty scotches get their flavor - 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!

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#115 - Angel’s Envy Founder Wes Henderson

Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Wes Henderson founded Angel's Envy with his Father, Lincoln Henderson, and they forever changed the landscape of bourbon whiskey in the US. In this episode, he breaks down exactly what that process looked like and how it forever changed the labels that we see on whiskey shelves today. If the debate of "bourbon" vs "finished bourbon" sparks your curiosity, you won't want to miss this one.

Find Wes on Twitter and Instagram: @kybourbonmaker

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#116: The Regions of Scotland ft. Springbank 10yr Single Malt Scotch

The world of Scotch Whisky is rich with different intricacies and flavor profiles, and one such characteristic that is often discussed is the "region" in which a Scotch is produced. In this episode, I break down the regions of Scotland: Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown, and I even briefly discuss a sub-region of the highlands known as the Islands. Of course, I also do a full review of Springbank 10yr, a single malt scotch from the Campbeltown region of Scotland. 

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#117: Islay Scotch w Connor from WGAD ft. Lagavulin 16yr

Lagavulin 16yr is the most expensive Islay Scotch that we have had on the show so far, but does it live up to the price tag?! In this episode, I walk through a tasting of it with Connor Gilbert, the host of "Who Gives a Dram" and co-host of "Bourbon with Friends" (@connor_whiskey on Instagram). Connor gives us a rundown of his trip to the Islay region of Scotland while walking us through a tasting of this delightful whisky. 

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#115 - Angel’s Envy Founder Wes Henderson (Audio Only)

Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Wes Henderson founded Angel's Envy with his Father, Lincoln Henderson, and they forever changed the landscape of bourbon whiskey in the US. In this episode, he breaks down exactly what that process looked like and how it forever changed the labels that we see on whiskey shelves today. If the debate of "bourbon" vs "finished bourbon" sparks your curiosity, you won't want to miss this one.

Find Wes on Twitter and Instagram: @kybourbonmaker

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs