Whiskey Noobs
A podcast for whiskey lovers of all experience levels. Whiskey knowledge, tips, and tricks for beginners. Reviews, stories, and entertaining conversation for ALL whiskey lovers. From Bourbon to Scotch to Irish whiskey, and even some cocktails, this podcast covers it all. Learn how to drink whiskey and taste it properly, and review whiskeys along side the host and guests! Learn to Drink, Drink to Learn.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 169
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#107: The Best Way to Drink Whiskey
What is the best way to drink whiskey? Well, that depends on a whole lot of factors. Let's talk about some of the most common ways to drink whiskey, what to expect from them, and some of my favorite …
#106: Whiskey Noobs Questions No. 20
What episodes of whiskey noobs you just have to listen to, tequila drinkers looking to get into bourbon, and is bourbon still bourbon if you finish it in a used barrel? These are just a few of the qu…
#105: Mint Juleps w Guest Noobs Bryce and Justin
The Kentucky Derby is less than a week away, so it is only right that we have Mint Juleps this week! This cocktail is great for those who want to taste the flavor if whiskey but haven't gotten past t…
#104: Tequila vs Mezcal vs Whiskey w/ The Agave Social Club
I specialize in tasting whiskey, but there is another spirit with a very similar tasting culture that folks like to talk about this time of year (just before the 5 of May) - tequila of course! In thi…
#103: Blind Tasting Redbreast vs Green Spot w Guest Noob Bryce
The battle of two great Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys: Redbreast 12yr and Green Spot. In this episode, my guest Noob, Bryce, and I walked through a a blind tasting of these whiskeys to see which we…
#102: Blind Tastings w/ Bobby DeMars and Christian Ridout (Blind Barrels)
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Why are blind tastings so important in whiskey? How can I do a blind whiskey tasting by myself? How can I…
#101: Whiskey Questions No. 19
What to look for in craft whiskey, store picks vs barrel picks, and what is a good whiskey/bourbon cocktail for the summertime? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener Q&…
#100: Reintroducing the Whiskey Noobs Podcast ft Weller Full Proof
It's hard to believe it has been 100 episodes already! Let's have a glass of Weller Full Proof, and redefine the Whiskey Noobs Podcast while walking through the tasting. Cheers!
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#99: Redwood Empire with Jeff Duckhorn and Lauren Patz
Redwood Empire is an up-and-coming distillery in Northern California, known best for their core line up of Lost Monarch Whiskey, Pipe Dream Bourbon, and Emerald Giant Rye. In this episode, Master Dis…
#98: The History of Irish Whiskey with Darryl McNally
Happy St. Paddy's Day! To celebrate, let's talk about the rich history of Irish Whiskey with a true expert: Darryl McNally, the founder and master distiller of Limavady Irish Whiskey. Irish whiskey h…
#97: Step by Step Whiskey Tasting with Powers John’s Lane
How often to you walk through a whiskey tasting, step by step, and really dig into what you're thinking, smelling, tasting, etc? Whether you're brand new or experienced, this practice is a great way …
#96: Whiskey Questions No. 18
Tips for a whiskey tasting with first timers, what are store picks, and what is a sour mash whiskey? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener Q&A episode! If you'd like to…
#95: Scotch Madness ft Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14yr
What type of scotch might a bourbon drinker like? That is the question I set out to answer when I put together my "Scotch Madness" series on my media channels. In this episode, I discuss what I learn…
#94: The Bourbon Trail: Maker’s Mark Tour Review
Everyone wants to know what to expect when you visit the bourbon trail. In this episode, I do my best to detail everything you can expect from the Maker's Mark tour, with some bonus info about visiti…
#93: Palate Cleansers 2 w Guest Noob Justin (Noah’s Mill Rev)
If you just got done eating a nice steak, and now you want to taste a nice whiskey, what do you do? Palate cleanser of course! In this episode, my guest noob, Justin, and I try two more palate cleans…
#92: Pros and Cons of Sourced Whiskey ft. Barrell Seagrass Review
What is Sourced whiskey? Is sourcing whiskey/bourbon good or bad? Dishonest? These are the sort of questions I respond to in this episode, alongside a review of one of my personal favorite sourced wh…
#91: Whiskey Questions No. 17
What is my favorite MGP bottle? What's the buzz with the new Jack Daniel's Bonded? Why use a whiskey decanter? These are just a few of the questions that I answer in this listener Q&A episode! If you…
#90: Green Spot Irish Whiskey with Guest Noobs Bryce and Zack
I don't know if any Irish whiskey has been recommended to me quite as much as this one. Green Spot is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey aged in bourbon and sherry casks. Guest Noobs Zack and Bryce go …
#89: Types of Bourbon and Their Terms
Let's be honest: sometimes reading the label on a bottle of bourbon can be pretty confusing. For this episode, I put together a comprehensive breakdown of some of the main terms, words, and types ass…
#88: Another Year of Whiskey Noobs ft. the Infinity Bottle
Happy New Year! 2022 held a lot of important milestones for the Whiskey Noobs Podcast, which (spoiler alert) is currently the NUMBER ONE hobby podcast in the USA on iTunes! (as of the typing of this …