#194: Blind Tasting - This Scotch Costs HOW MUCH?!

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/