Whiskey Noobs

It's no secret that episodes of Whiskey Noobs have been spaced out quite a bit lately, and I take full responsibility for that. The truth is that I have been working on a new project behind the scenes. Something BIG. In this episode, I want to break down what it is, why it is happening, and how you can support it, if you so choose. Thank you all so much for your support! If you'd like to begin supporting this new endeavor, please check out the new Patreon page at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/EverydayApologist

Chris is back with the most honest possible review format: a totally blind tasting. In this episode, he walks through the tasting of an Irish Single Malt Whiskey to see if it is worth the asking price. If you don't want to know what whiskey it is, this is your warning, spoilers below! This is a review of Limavady Irish Whiskey. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

When you walk into a liquor store, especially as a newer whiskey drinker, it can be intimidating. If you aren't careful, you end up walking out with 50 less dollars in your pocket and a bottle of whiskey that you think is disgusting. In this episode, Chris walks through some of the basics as well as some more advanced tips to ensure you get the best deal for your money. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

Buffalo Trace's "Mash Bill #1" produces some of the most iconic bourbons in the game: Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, EH Taylor, George T Stagg, and more. In this episode, Chris gives an explanation of the mash bill and dives into a blind tasting of four of the most popular bourbons to come from it. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

This one was a wild ride. Lots of guesses, many of them wrong, but most importantly, a high score from a really tasty bourbon. Stop Reading now if you don't want to know what was tasted in this episode! In this episode, Chris walks through a totally blind tasting of Barrell New Year Bourbon (2025). If you are interested in the Barkutan Flask discussed in this episode, check it out at this link: https://get.barkutan.com/11 Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

Sometimes whiskey tastes bad because it is bad. Sometimes the whiskey is great, but something is off. It could be something you ate, or it could be a habit that you haven't thought about.... Whatever the case, there are a LOT of ways to fix it! In this episode, Chris walks through the culprits that may be affecting the way whiskey tastes for you, as well as some fixes to get you back to enjoying your whiskey as soon as possible! If whiskey tastes salty, harsh, or otherwise bad, listen to this episode before you write it off completely! Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

Sometimes a whiskey is so unique that you just can't nail down what it is. Bourbon? Wheat? Rye?? Stop Reading now if you don't want to know what was tasted in this episode! In this episode, Chris walks through a totally blind tasting of Middle West Spirits Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Originally released as a youtube video, this episode looks at four whiskeys that I think more people should talk about. Each of these has it's own merits, but they all have one thing in common - it seems to me like they are worth more than their MSRP. Featured Bourbons: - Town Branch True Cask (Cask Strength Value Pick) - New Riff Bottled in Bond (High-Rye Everyday Sipper) - Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat (Complex & Underrated) - Ingram River Aged Uncharted (Unique Aging + Insane Price)

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs What makes a whiskey "good"? How can you distinguish between a bottle that you subjectively like and one that is objectively good? And, perhaps more importantly than all of that, how can you use that knowledge to make sure you are buying bottles that you like? In this episode, Chris breaks down the different characteristics that many of us are looking at, whether we realize it or not, when we are judging a whiskey. Then, he breaks down how you can use that information to make informed purchases for future bottles.

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs EH Taylor is one of the many notorious bourbon brands coming from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. In this episode, Chris puts a bottle of EH Taylor Small Batch up against three bourbons of similar age and proof, in order to find a less expensive and more widely available replacement. Stick around to hear which bottle wins - it was an upset for the ages! Bottles in this episode: - EH Taylor Small Batch - Benchmark Bonded - Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bourbon - Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to support the show: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Sometimes blind tastings go exactly how you'd expect, and sometimes you are completely caught off guard by the price of the whiskey you've been drinking. This episode is one of those latter situations. Stop reading here if you don't want spoilers! In this episode, Chris walks through a blind tasting of Johnnie Walker Black label, and we find some very interesting surprises along the way.

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Tullamore D.E.W. and Powers John's Lane are both respected Irish whiskeys that have been around for quite a long time; however, Power's comes at a top shelf price, while Tullamore is available in the budget price range. In this episode, Chris walks through a blind tasting to see if the price difference is truly worth it, and what differences you can expect from the flavor profile.

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Weller Full Proof is one of the most sought after allocated bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, and Chris's personal favorite of the Weller lineup. In this episode, Chris seeks to find the best possible replacement for it with a blind tasting of Weller Full Proof versus Larceny Barrel Proof, Green River Full Proof, and Middle West Spirits Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon.

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs There is no review that is more honest than a blind one. In this episode, Chris walks through a blind review of a bottled in bond bourbon that scores really well in a few categories, and has just one flaw drag it down a bit. For those who don't want to know what the bourbon was, consider this your spoiler alert! If you do want to know, Chris was tasting Redwood Empire's Grizzly Beast Batch 005

Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs We are revisiting more forgotten bottles! In this episode, Chris walks through a review of Watershed Bourbon Bottled in Bond, Barrell Bourbon Mizunara Finish, Penelope Estate Collection 10yr Single Barrel, and Penelope Estate Collection Private Select.

Is there ever a reason to do a side by side tasting while knowing what you are drinking rathe than making it a blind tasting? Believe it or not, there are a couple of situations where this makes sense. In this episode, Chris breaks down why you might want to pick a non-blind tasting over a blind tasting, and demonstrates with an in-depth side-by-side review of Green River Full Proof and Town Branch True Cask. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

In this blind tasting episode, Chris walks through the tasting of an incredibly affordable rye that scores surprisingly high. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

In this episode, Chris walks through four bottles that haven't seen the light of day in a while to give them a fair review and decide whether or not to keep them. There are a couple of very pleasant surprises, with really tasty bottles that he forgot, and a couple of bittersweet goodbyes to bottles that need to move in order to make some space. Reviewed in this Episode: - Barrell Bourbon Batch 037 - Never Say Die Rye - Punchers Chance Undisputed Single Barrel - Hugh Hamer Rum Finished Bourbon Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

We have all probably heard countless videos preaching to us that drinking is the worst possible thing anyone can do, and there is nothing better than getting sober. We have ALSO heard countless videos explaining why drinking is great for you, and something we should all do! As with anything, the truth probably lies in the middle. One thing is for certain, though - there are some practical benefits that we might throw away if we drink too much, or not at all. In this episode, Chris walks through a practical discussion about the benefits and the detriments of drinking alcohol, wrapping up with a few studies about how much drinking is necessary to "increase risk", and how drinking affects us later in life. Finally, he gives his personal philosophy on drinking through the lens of a devout Christian. As stated in this episode, please always drink responsibly. If you have found yourself abusing alcohol, please seek help. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more content: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Sources Cited in this episode: Maisch, B. (2024). Alcohol consumption—none is better than a little. Herz, 49, 409–419. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-024-05280-z Scott, R. G., Wiener, C. H., & Paulson, D. (2020). The benefit of moderate alcohol use on mood and functional ability in later life: Due to beers or frequent cheers? The Gerontologist, 60(1), 80–88. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gny129 Holahan, C. J., Schutte, K. K., Brennan, P. L., Holahan, C. K., Moos, B. S., & Moos, R. H. (2010). Late-life alcohol consumption and 20-year mortality. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 34(11), 1961–1971. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1530-0277.2010.01286.x

In this episode, Chris sits down with Brandon (Whiskey Weather) to talk about the barrel of Old Elk 10yr Wheated Bourbon that they picked together, with the help of Patreon members, at Middle West Spirits in Columbus Ohio! They also touch on barrel picking philosophies, the impact of weather on whiskey aging, and more! You won't want to miss this one. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew to be first in line for this pick: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Alternatively, checkout the Whiskey Weather Patreon to support Brandon and access the pick through his group: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeyweather Find all of Brandon's social channels through his main website: https://whiskeywx.com/