Whiskey Noobs

If you've been listening for a while, you know I like Buffalo Trace. You may have also heard some of the folks who very much dislike it. In this episode, I discuss both sides of this debate!

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! In this episode, we review an Irish whiskey from the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world: Bushmills. I also walk through some facts and history about t…

In this sixth installment of the whiskey FAQ episodes, I answer questions from listeners just like you! If you have a question that you'd like me to answer, you can submit it to my Instagram story on…

In this "Battle of the Blends" episode, my guest, Zack and I compare two of the most popular blended scotches, Johnnie Walker Black Label vs Chivas Regal 12 year. These are two fantastic blends at th…

It occurred to me that it may be important for you guys to know my experience with whiskey, given that you're listening to me talk about it every week! In this episode I walk through my journey from …

Single Malt Whisky is very common to Scotland, Ireland, and Japan. In recent years, it has become more popular in the United States as well. In this episode, my guest, Justin, and I do a full review …

This episode is the 5th whiskey FAQ episode, where I answer questions submitted by you, the listener. Thanks to all who submitted questions! If you'd like to have your question on the show, make sure…

Have you ever been in a liquor store, knowing that you want to try a new whiskey, but with no clue what to get? This episode is for you. I walk through my best tips for making sure your liquor store …

If you've been around the hobby of whiskey drinking long enough, then you know that the most common cross over hobby is cigars. The two types of tastings are often grouped together, and in this episo…

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 cre…

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 wa…

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 …

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 wa…

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 tip…

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 exp…

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 th…

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 com…

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 reviewin…

Happy Halloween! In the spirit of Halloween, a we are going to talk about a different type of spirits than usual: ghosts! Sit back and enjoy a few of my favorite whiskey based ghost stories in this s…