Whiskey Noobs

W. L. Weller is known as the original wheated bourbon. Over time, it has grown from a run-of-the-mill middle shelf bourbon into an allocated unicorn whiskey for many people. In this episode, I give my review of each whiskey in the Weller line up and talk a bit about what makes them so popular.

In this collaboration episode with Armchair Whisky, we review one of their recommendations for scotch: Bunnahabhain 12 year old. This is an Islay Scotch that is NOT peated - you won't want to miss it. 

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In this "whiskey frequently asked questions" episode, I answer questions from you, the listener! From my opinion on Blanton's to my proof preference to the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, I answer them all. Submit your own questions to my story sticker on Instagram every Wednesday!

Ardbeg 10 year is one of the most popular Islay scotches that I've come across. Many people have either emailed or commented on my social media to ask me to try it, so we finally are! If you want an in depth review of this peaty Islay scotch, look no further. I also compare it to Laphroaig 10 year in order to draw some conclusions about the differences between the two.

If you've heard of the "neck pour", or the first glass out of a new bottle of whiskey which is supposed to taste bad, then you've probably wondered if it is real or not. In this episode, I put that to the test, along with the age old question, Will whiskey go bad if it sits on my shelf too long? I do a blind comparison of a brand new bottle, a very old bottle, and a few month old bottle of Buffalo Trace in order to test these questions.

If you want to drink whiskey, but your palate has been burned out by a different flavor, how can you cleanse your palate? In this episode, my guest, Justin and I try out a couple of palate cleansers to see if they work. We also do a full review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, before using Laphroaig 10 year to ruin our palates, and then a couple of cleansers to try to bring it back.

How do you start a whiskey collection in the most effective, financially responsible way possible? In this episode, I give my best tips for starting a whiskey collection without breaking the bank.

Do you want to like whiskey, but it burns too much? In this episode, my guest, Bryce, and I try a new tip for avoiding the whiskey burn. This is an effective way to help newer drinkers enjoy a glass of whiskey without it just tasting like burn. We also do a full review of Weller Special Reserve, on of my favorite budget bourbons.

Whiskey Frequently Asked Questions Number 10 - where I answer listener questions! These questions are submitted to me via Instagram, @whiskey_noobs, where I post a question sticker on my story every Wednesday. Thanks to all who submitted questions!

What is the difference between a single malt and a blended scotch whisky? In this episode, I not only answer that question, but also do a side by side tasting of a single malt (Glenfiddich 12yr) and a blend (Chivas Regal 12yr)