Blind Tasting Podcast
You're gonna get honest (and sometimes irreverent) reviews, news, and opinions on whiskey and the industry.
Will I dwell on the minutia? Sure, sometimes. Will I use sarcasm to get my point across? Yep. Either way you can bet you'll learn something and have something to say about it and that is exactly what Blind Tasting Podcast is all about. Bourbon, Whiskey, and Attitude! Enjoy!
Episodes
39 episodes
Rebel 100 Review: Rebels, Rebels, Everywhere - Is This One a Rebel Without a Cause?
I cracked open Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and the results are… eye-opening. Does it stand out in a crowded bourbon world or is it just another Rebel without a cause? Find out what happened when I put it to the test.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:30
Buffalo Trace Under Water, Garrard County Distilling Gone For Good? Review of All Nations Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Buffalo Trace flooding shuts down production!Beam, Lux Row, Maker’s Mark, and Wild Turkey all drop new releases — some bold, some weird, some surprisingly under the radar.A few new bourbons might be coming soon… and if th...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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48:07
Trump's “Beautiful” Tariffs Are Gut-Punching the Bourbon Biz
In this episode, we tackle a spicy topic—tariffs—and how they’re shaking up the bourbon world. From export numbers and price hikes to major layoffs and closures (looking at you, Brown-Forman and Garrard County Distilling), we dig into whether t...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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21:44
Splash 'n Dash - Review of Four Roses OESO Limited Ed. Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Does the OESO yeast strain live up to all the hype? Give it a listen and find out!Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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14:22
Van Winkle Auction Brings in World Record, Whiskey and Guns Don’t Mix, Review of Benchmark Full Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey
New releases from Old Forester, Machine Head, and Yellowstone.We’ve got a new world record bottle of Van Winkle sold at auction!Whiskey and guns don’t mix (who knew?)I review Benchmark Full Proof Straight Bourbon...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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34:01
Splash 'n Dash - Review of Holladay Ancient Cave Hickory Smoked Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Holladay Ancient Cave Collection features bourbon aged in experimental barrels for a secondary finish. Each one starts in a new, level 3 charred white oak barrel, and they age it for at least six years in Rickhouse B or C. Then, (this is wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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11:27
Buffalo Trace Gossip, New Releases, Florida Man? Review of Still Austin "The Musician" Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A cool new concept for a bourbon bar in Florida.New releases from Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, and New Riff, and Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Collection.Buffalo Trace gossip, we’re winning kids, we’re winning!Whiske...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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46:27
EMERGENCY EPISODE! Wolcott Rickhouse Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
Review of Wolcott Rickhouse Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey.Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help s...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:00
The Bourbon Trail Gets Bigger! What IS a Glencairn? Smoke Wagon Bourbon Whiskey Review
I’ve got several new releases to talk about….The Kentucky Bourbon Trail has expanded….AGAIN! You’re gonna have to retire to Kentucky if you’re gonna make it to all of these distilleries folks.What the hell IS a glen...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:02
Splash 'n Dash - Review of Four Roses Small Batch Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Last time I tasted FRSBS was FIVE years ago! How does it fare today on the Splash 'n Dash? I do a quick review so you can make an informed decision next time you head to the liquor store. Is it a bouquet of flavor? Listen and find out!Li...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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15:21
Is Cocaine the Same as Whiskey? Mitch Wants Your Money, Guess the Whiskey, Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Whiskey Review
Buffalo Trace might, I say, might have a new Eagle Rare release and you’re gonna want to hear about this!Heaven Hill releases a 19 year old wheater.Guess the whiskey.... Volume 3!Is snorting cocaine any different...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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36:33
Buffalo Trace Wild New Release, Holladay Is Expanding, Top 10 US Whiskies, Review of Green River Straight Rye Whiskey
Calumet Farm has a couple new premium releases.Buffalo Trace has a new, different, and experimental release. Holladay Distillery is expanding and I've got some cool SCIENCE to talk about on that one.We’ve go...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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41:40
Splash 'n Dash - Review of Rebel 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Rebel 10, is it unbelievable...or underwhelming? Find out and listen to this Splash 'n Dash episode of the Blind Tasting Podcast!Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://bu...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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11:49
Layoffs at Brown-Forman, Cool New Releases, Irish Whiskey News, Ezra Brooks 99 Review
Global Layoffs at Brown-Forman.Cool new releases.Religion?Big news for Irish Whiskey.And finally, I review Ezra Brooks 99 Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Like what I'm doing? Support the pod ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:57
Review of Wild Turkey 101 vs 70th Anniv. 101, vs Wild Turkey 101 12 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey
It's turkey hunting season folks, so I've gone crazy and am doing a triple match-up between some of Jimmy Russell's finest bourbons. Which one will be my favorite? Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here:
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:23
MGP Is Getting Sued, Dumbassery in the Whiskey World, Celebrity Whiskies of 2024, Review of Booker's Jimmy's Batch
MGP has got themselves a class action lawsuitMore whiskey news you need to know!Dumbassery at its finest, and yes, this involves politicians…and bourbon.. and potentially all of us at some pointWhat celebrity whi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:49
Calumet Farm 16 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review, Does it belong in the winner's circle?
In this episode I review Calumet Farm 16 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Is it a winner? Take a listen and find out!Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:50
Good News for Brown-Forman, Buffalo Trace Brings Weller to India, Sweet Treat from Woodford, Pendleton Cowboy Whisky Review
Brown-Forman is enjoying some good news.Sazerac is focusing on India as a priority for whiskey sales.A sweet treat is coming from Woodford Reserve. I review a cowboy whiskey. Yeehah!<...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:30
Weller Special Reserve vs. Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Review
Is the price justified for "green label" Weller? Can Maker's Mark 46 at least hold its own against its wheated cousin? Who wins this head-to-head battle? I taste and review both in this episode of the Blind Tasting Podcast. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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21:13
Is China Taking Over Whiskey? Still Austin's Whiskey Stunt, Best Winter Bourbons, Devil's River Texas Rye Whiskey Review
Ben Holladay releases Ancient Cave “spiral cut” whiskey Diageo is building a massive new distillery in….ChinaStill Austin $1 Whiskey StuntBest bourbons to drink during the WinterDevil's River Texas ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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40:05
Review of Little Book: The Infinite, Worth All The Hype?
Review of Little Book: The Infinite, Edition 1. Is it as good as all the hype? Listen and find out!Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at:
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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14:00
Fireball Puts Human Tears in Whiskey, MGP Cuts Back, WTH Is Estate Certified Whiskey, Review of Woodford Straight Malt Whiskey
Old Commonwealth Whiskey, It’s back! Fireball Tears Whiskey, WTF?MGP Cuts Back ProductionWhat the hell is “Estate Certified” Whiskey, Does Anybody Really Care?I review Woodford Reserve Straig...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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31:47
SPOTLIGHT--Brickway Brewery & Distillery, Reviews of Sherry Cask-Aged Single Malt Whisky & Double Barrel Bourbon Whisky
My accidental visit to Brickway Brewery & Distillery, the largest distillery in Nebraska. Find out what they bring to the whiskey world and to their own community of Omaha, Nebraska.Review of Brickway Sherry Cask-Aged Single Mal...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:11
Blanton's Single Barrel and Ancient Age 90 Proof Head-to-Head Review
Head-to-Head Review of Blanton’s Single Barrel and it’s Younger Brother, Ancient Age 90 proof. Can Ancient Age Hold its Own??? Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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14:22
Beam to Raise Prices, Japanese Whisky Trends, Barrell Bourbon 20 Year Release, Russian Whisky, Review of Barrell 15 Year Gray Label 2021
Demand Weakens for Japanese WhiskyBeam (Suntory) to Raise PricesBarrell Bourbon Releases 20 Year Old Version of the 15 yearI Revisit the State of American WhiskeyRussian Whisky, Is it Even a Thing?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:25