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
103 episodes
Most Underrated Bourbon? I’ve Got Thoughts. Plus Whiskey News & an Olympic-Sized Rant
This week on Blind Tasting Podcast: I dig into a couple major whiskey stories, rant about the most underrated bourbon on the shelf, and somehow end up stress-testing my sanity trying to buy 2028 Olympic tickets like it was a classified governme...
ICYMI: Cock of the Walk Bourbon Review, Is It Pappy’s Bold Wheated Cousin?
In this ICYMI episode, I revisit one of my favorite bourbon reviews from the archive: Preservation Distillery’s Cock of the Walk Bourbon. After a candid conversation with VP of Operations Kyle Lloyd, I break down what makes this micro-batch whe...
Why I REFUSE to Attend Bourbon & Beyond 2026
I explain why I’m officially refusing to attend Bourbon & Beyond 2026 after a bizarre “hokey pokey” process that left me scratching my head. This isn’t just about one festival, it’s about how the whiskey world treats smaller voices, authent...
Resurrecting Silk Velvet Whiskey With Zach Hargis & Master Distiller Jacob Call
The first batch of Silk Velvet Whiskey was produced in the winter of 1880. After 40 years, it faded into oblivion, just like so many others after Prohibition.Today, the brand is back in full force, and Zach Hargis and 8th-generation Mast...
Knob Creek Blender’s Edition Review: Goodbye to Oakie
A deep dive into Knob Creek’s first Blender’s Edition release, a 10-year sweet bourbon blend from Beam Suntory. This one hits a little differently for reasons beyond the glass, and I walk through exactly what’s in it, what’s missing, and what i...
Jackson Purchase Full Proof Review, $12K Eagle Rare 30, Steph Curry Bourbon & Buffalo Trace Chaos
Buffalo Trace drops a five-figure Eagle Rare 30 Year Old, Steph Curry’s going after mizunara finishes, and Kentucky’s arguing in court over who actually gets to claim the title of first Black-owned bourbon distillery. Oh, and I found a 4-year o...
This Huge Bottle of Bourbon Only Cost Me $23 Bucks
While bourbon hunters chase hype bottles and horsey toppers, J.W. Dant just keeps showin’ up with 100 proof, history, and a price tag that feels like it came from another decade. Today, I pour it, taste it, give you my honest take, and do the h...
MGP Pauses Whiskey Production for a Year: What’s It Mean for Lux Row & Limestone Branch?
MGP’s stock has been getting crushed, the industry’s been shifting, and now MGP’s finally jumping on that same train.Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazo...
BREAKING NEWS: Sazerac Wants Brown-Forman...What Happens to Jack Daniel & Buffalo Trace?
Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniel’s under the same umbrella? That’s the story making waves right now. Let’s break down what’s actually happening, and what it could mean if it becomes reality!Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B...
Statesman Bourbon Whiskey: Is it the Redheaded Stepchild of Old Forester?
Welcome in Whiskey Freaks to a quick-hit episode where we shine a light on a bourbon that gets ignored, disrespected, and totally overlooked. I’m talkin’ Old Forester Statesman, a solid, balanced straight bourbon whiskey that quietly bridges th...
Bourbon Drops From Texas to Kentucky, Sweepstakes, & My Take on Booker’s Beam House Batch
Today on the Blind Tasting Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into all things bourbon. We talk Garrison Brothers’ 2026 Lady Bird Bourbon and the limited Cask Strength, Lux Row Estate Bourbon grown right on the distillery’s land, Ezra Brooks 90 Pro...
The Only Bourbon Trail Advice You Really Need
Alright Whiskey Freaks, before you book that flight or print out the whole Bourbon Trail map, just…stop. Today, I break down rookie mistakes, how to use the KDA “Build Your Own Trip” tool, and the smart way to hit distilleries without burning o...
The Beam Bloodline Speaks: Craig Beam on Legacy, Heaven Hill & Starting Over
Whiskey Freaks, this one’s a big one. I sit down with bourbon royalty himself, Master Distiller Craig Beam, seventh-generation distiller, newly inducted member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, former longtime force at Heaven Hill Distiller...
Breaking News: Elijah Craig Finally Did the Thing
Elijah Craig finally rolls out a 15-year single barrel at 108 proof, and for a lot of bourbon drinkers, the first question is obvious: does this finally deliver what people have wanted the 18-year to be all along?Grab my new book Whis...
Why Buffalo Trace Refuses to be on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Why does Buffalo Trace refuse to be on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? It’s a bourbon trivia question that trips up even serious whiskey freaks. In this short episode I lay out the why and the why not and I tease my upcoming legendary guest with th...
Stagg 25D Review: Worth the Hunt…or Hard Pass? Plus, New Releases from Makers, Barrell, Michters & More!
Whiskey Freaks, we’re havin’ a good time today. I run through a pile of new whiskey releases from folks like Michter's, Barrell Craft Spirits, and Maker's Mark, talk about a new bourbon inspired by the show Peaky Blinders, and tell the wild sto...
Breaking News: Sazerac Expands Its Bourbon Empire.....Again
In this Breaking News short, I tell you how a $27 million bourbon collapse in Garrard County, Kentucky just turned into Sazerac’s latest power move in its quest for whiskey world domination.Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbo...
Is Maker’s Mark’s NEW Age-Stated Cask Strength Actually Better…or Just Taller?
Maker’s Mark just slapped a 7 year, 3 month age statement on their Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whisky, and the bourbon world is buzzing. But is it actually better than the “old” version…or is this just a fancy new label and an extra inch of ...
Fred Minnick Answers My Top 100 Question, Blanton’s Voted Off the Island & Bourbon Trail Hack
Whiskey Freaks, buckle up! In this episode, I break down the latest bourbon news, from Sazerac’s growing empire to a Bourbon Trail pro tip that keeps everyone happy. Then, I reveal the results of your listener poll on the least favorite bourbon...
Could You Handle George Washington’s Rye Whiskey? I Finally Taste It on this Extended Splash 'n Dash
Whiskey Freaks, we’re taking a sip back in time with George Washington’s own rye whiskey recipe, freshly recreated and bottled for modern taste. Is it a collector’s dream, a sip of history, or something else entirely? Tune in and find out!<...
Hazmat Bourbon Is Going to Ruin Bourbon
We’ve all seen it: the latest 140+ proof bourbon that makes the rounds on socials. But before you hand it to a friend, think twice. Today, I’m asking some uncomfortable questions about hazmat bourbon and the direction it’s taking the whiskey wo...
BREAKING NEWS: Whiskey Giant Four Roses Sold!
Big news, Whiskey Freaks! Four Roses is officially changing hands, and yes, Gallo is the buyer. What does this mean for your bottles, the distillery, and the future of this iconic bourbon? Let’s unpack the deal. Grab my new book ...
Bourbon Banned on FB, Still630 Patriotic Release, High-Tech K-RAX Rickhouses, 2024 Yellowstone Limited Edition Review
Whiskey Freaks! This week on the Blind Tasting Podcast, we’re pouring bourbon goodness with a patriotic Still630 release, a deep dive into Whiskey House of Kentucky’s new high-tech rickhouses, and a full review of the 2024 Yellowstone Limited E...
Weller Antique 107 Review, Woodford Reserve New Release, & Are Aluminum Whisky Bottles Coming Soon?
Today I’ve got a little bit of everything for the whiskey freaks. I talk about Woodford Reserve dropping Double Double Oaked and why a ninety proof, 700ml bottle at $199.99 might require a conversation at home before you buy it. I take a quick ...
BREAKING NEWS: This Bottle of Bourbon Just Shattered Records, and No, it’s not Pappy 23
A single bottle of bourbon shattered auction records, and it’s not the bottle everyone assumes.Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon: