Whiskey Noobs

#29: Food Pairings with Bulleit Bourbon

How can eating food along side a good whiskey affect the way the whiskey tastes? How can you decide a food pairing for a whiskey? In this episode, my guest, Justin, and I eat hot wings while reviewing Bulleit Bourbon in order to answer those questions!

#30: Q&A 3.0

In the third installment of the Whiskey Noobs "Q&A" Episodes, I answer your questions. A special thanks goes out to everyone who asked a question!

Question list:

1. Would love to hear a review on Brothers Bond Bourbon
2. How good are whiskey stones?
3. Thoughts on Pendleton whiskey?
4. Best whiskeys when you’re ballin’ on a budget?
5. Best ideas for whiskey and cigar pairings?
6. If you created your own whiskey, what would you name it?
7. What’s a good whiskey to try for someone whos’ never had it before?
8. An alcohol or whiskey that makes you sick even just to smell it
9. Best value for the money bourbon
10. When are you going to make Zack a full-time cohost?

#31: Glenfiddich 12 Year Scotch vs Suntory Whisky Toki

Does Japanese Whisky taste like Scotch Whisky? In this episode, I put that to the test by comparing Glenfiddich 12 year Scotch to Suntory Whisky Toki. Hear a full review of the Glenfiddich before comparing the two. 

#32: The Best Whiskeys: Listener Favorites

This episode is dedicated to you, the listener. I asked my Instagram followers for their favorite whiskeys that we hadn't had on the show yet, and in this episode I share them with you! My hope is that this episode can help some of you to find a new favorite of your own. Thanks to all who submitted whiskeys!

#33: Neat vs On the Rocks ft Pendleton Whisky

Is whiskey truly meant to be drank with ice? In this episode, Bryce and I try to answer that question. We sit down and do a full review of Pendleton Whisky both neat and on ice to compare the two experiences. 

#34: How to Pick Whiskey as a Gift

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

#35: Brother‘s Bond Bourbon Review

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! 

#36: Whiskey FAQ No. 4

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!

#37: What is Dry January?

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.

#38: What gives Whiskey its Flavor?

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.