Whiskey Noobs

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.

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In this blind tasting episode, Chris walks through the tasting of an incredibly affordable rye that scores surprisingly high.

 

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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

 

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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. 

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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.

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