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• #180: Double Blind - A Rye that Doesn't Taste Like Rye...

  In this double blind tasting, Chris walks through Hard Truth's Chocolate Malt release from 2023, but (in case you are new to "double blinds") it could be any bottle from the shelf! For pure, unbiased, unadulterated views about this release, listen to the full episode! Also, any time there is a review of a special release from a brand, it is worth noting that the opinion of that release (good or bad) does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the whole brand. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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• #179: Replacements For Eagle Rare Part 2

  In this continuation of episode 178, Chris blinds through three MORE potential replacements for Eagle Rare in order to find the best one. In this blind, we put Eagle Rare 10yr against Middle West Spirits Bourbon, Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve, and Evan Williams Single Barrel.   Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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• #178: The Best Replacement for Eagle Rare

  Eagle Rare is an exceptional bourbon with one really big problem: it's hard to find anywhere! In this episode, Chris walks through a blind tasting of three similar bourbons vs Eagle Rare with Guest Noob Bryce. Is there a good, cheaper replacement? Listen to find out! Whiskeys Tasted with Eagle Rare: - Evan Williams 1783 (American Hero Edition) - Russell's Reserve 10yr - Wilderness Trail High Rye Bourbon (Bottled in Bond) Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs

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• #177: The Biggest MYTHS in Whiskey/Bourbon

  As with any topic in pop culture, whiskey is subject to a LOT of myths and stereotypes that cause confusion in the hobby. In this episode, Chris breaks down some of the biggest myths in the whiskey world as well as the underlying truths that have led to their popularity. Are women wired to naturally dislike whiskey? Does ice make your whiskey smoother? Is older whiskey better? These are the questions we will tackle in this episode. Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs NPR article referenced in the episode about women having better tasting ability: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/08/31/427735692/are-women-better-tasters-than-men 

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• #176: The Best Bourbon in the WORLD? Spirits Competitions, Green River, and More

  Join the Whiskey Noobs Crew for more: http://patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Green River Wheated Bourbon we recently crowned the best bourbon in the world by the New York World Spirits Competition. In this episode, Chris breaks down the competition, how it works, and how you should look at the different "medals" you see advertised on whiskey bottles. Finally, the episode finishes with an honest review of Green River Wheated Bourbon and a couple of Q&As from the Whiskey Noobs Crew (Patreon).    Winner Announcement on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradjaphe/2025/10/19/the-worlds-best-bourbon-according-to-the-2025-new-york-world-spirits-competition/   Homebar Article: https://homebar.io/whats-up-with-the-san-francisco-world-spirits-competition/#:~:text=They%20also%20state%20that%20%E2%80%9Cwhile%20tasting%2C%20judges,a%20panel%20earn%20a%20Double%20Gold%20award.%E2%80%9D   The Tasting Alliance: https://thetastingalliance.com/

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