Have you heard the terms Bourbon and Scotch, and wondered what made them different from just saying "whiskey"? Maybe you know when each term is appropriate, but you don't know the relevant rules that makes each unique. In this episode, I break down the laws that make Bourbon whiskey, Scotch Whisky, and Irish Whiskey the awesome beverages that we all love, and do a full review of Smooth Ambler's Contradiction Bourbon. 

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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 reasons for getting into the hobby

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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 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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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 the burn yet. My guest noobs, Bryce and Justin, try a julep for the first time and talk all things Kentucky Derby, cocktails, and more. 

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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 this episode, Doug Price of the Agave Social Club walks us through a tasting of mezcal and tequila, and we talk a bit about how similar the culture is to whiskey - it is all about the art, the good spirits, and the great people. If you aren't sure what type of tequila or mezcal you might want for this Cinco de Mayo, or if you love whiskey like I do and want to try something a little different, then this episode is for you!

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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 liked more. As is often the case with blind tastings, we learned a lot about complexity, flavor profiles, and our own personal preferences.

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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 try new up-and-coming craft whiskeys? If you have ever asked one of these questions, you NEED to listen to this conversation that I had with the CEO of Blind Barrels, Bobby DeMars, and Spirit Guide (aka Whiskey Wizard) Christian Ridout. For 10% off your first order from Blind Barrels, make sure to use code NOOBS10 at checkout! 

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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&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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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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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 Distiller Jeff Duckhorn and Head Distiller Lauren Patz walk us through the creation of the distillery, the ins and outs of their distilling process, and the flavor profiles of their core line up. We even get to taste and discuss their new Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys, Grizzly Beast and Rocket Top. 

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