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
57 episodes
Sorghum Bourbon, Gaming Gear, Four Roses News, Review of Cask House Triple Cask Bourbon Aged in Rye Barrels, Say what?
Welcome back whiskey freaks. This episode kicks off with some “bad news” you won’t want to miss, then we roll straight into the madness of bourbon heritage season. There’s plenty of whiskey news to sort through, and of course, a review that cau...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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47:04
Buffalo Trace vs. Clyde May’s Blind Tasting Bourbon Battle – Too Close to Call?
Welcome in, Whiskey Freaks! This week on the Blind Tasting Podcast, we’re throwing down in a blind bourbon showdown. In one corner: the heavyweight champ of entry-level Kentucky bourbon, Buffalo Trace 90 proof. In the other: a scrappy Alabama u...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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40:19
Blackberry Jack, Bourbon & Beyond is for Millionaires, Kentucky Owl in Distress, 1st Whiskey Confessions
I kick things off with a bourbon BOLO featuring Beyke’s Blue Corn Bourbon and Yellowstone’s new ready-to-drink cocktails. After that, I run through the Bourbon & Beyond festival lineup (spoiler: it now includes roller coasters), and then di...
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Episode 32
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35:57
Whiskey Freaks on Parade, Bourbon BOLOs, A Rant (Yep), and Review of Old Forester 86 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey
It’s a big day on the Blind Tasting Podcast, and this episode is straight fire!I start out with this week’s bourbon BOLO which includes Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX from Ross & Squibb and the final chapter in Wild Turkey’s Master’s...
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Episode 31
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35:13
Uncle Nearest in Big Trouble, Doc Holliday Rides Again, and Still Austin Rye Whiskey Review
First up, an update on Uncle Nearest. Things are getting messy in Tennessee with judges, lawsuits, and a brand doing everything it can to keep the whiskey flowing while the money folks circle. Then it’s time for a little Bourbon BOL...
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Episode 30
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45:52
Can Sydney Sweeney Save Whiskey, I.W. Harper Has Pride, Canada Bourbon Drought, Review of Jesse James Bourbon Whiskey
What if Sydney Sweeney suddenly started chugging Jack Daniels? I’m dreaming big, whiskey freaks.Next, I dive into I.W. Harper’s wild 34-year-old bourbon auction mixing rainbow flags with rickhouse pride since bourbon apparently needed a ...
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Episode 29
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29:55
Wild Turkey Slumps, Yacht Rock, Sex Toys, & Review of 123.3 Proof Ben Holladay Rickhouse Proof Bourbon Whiskey
This episode’s got a little bit of everything for the whiskey freaks. I shamelessly plug my new book on Amazon, Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales (because if I don’t tell you to buy it, ...
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Episode 28
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42:50
Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Proof Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales
NEW BOOK ALERT! -- Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Proof Legends, Lies, and Untold TalesFrom the host of the Blind Tasting Podcast comes a barrel-proof mashup of fact, folklore, and flat-out fiction.Right Here on Amazon ...
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Millennium #2, (Seriously Buffalo Trace?) Crown Gets Jacked, Sonic Whiskey, Review of 1792 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey
This week, I take a closer look at 1792 Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey to see if it deserves a spot on your shelf. Just honest tasting and unvarnished truth.I also break down the latest unicorn bait from Buffalo Trace: Sazerac ...
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Episode 27
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Is Kilbeggan Triple Cask Irish Whiskey Worth a Damn? Plus, TSA Chaos, Buffalo Trace Sludge, & Field of Dreams Builds a Monster
Welcome in, whiskey freaks! In this episode, I taste Kilbeggan Triple Cask Irish Whiskey, straight from the Emerald Isle, courtesy of a friend with excellent timing and terrible impulse control.But before the review? We’ve got news. Buff...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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48:12
Whiskey Trauma, Hot New Releases, and Review of Larceny Barrel Proof C924
Whiskey Freaks! In this episode, we take a wild ride through the worst whiskey experiences y’all shared with me. From regret and trauma to plastic screw tops. From Jack Daniel’s to Mellow Corn to anything labeled “Canadian,” we run through ...
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Episode 25
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50:43
Buffalo Trace Drops a $1,500 Flex, Mountain Dew Predicts the End Times, Review of Traveller Whiskey
Whiskey Freaks! Today we almost interview Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer… but nah, we’re not tryin' to get disappeared. So instead, we’re diving into some wild whiskey headlines, including Buffalo Trace’s crazy new “Distiller’s Council” rele...
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Episode 24
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50:34
Whiskey Stocks Are Down… Should We Freak Out? — Connecting Wall Street to Whiskey Row
This week on The Blind Tasting Podcast, we’re taking a break from sipping to swirl our glass in a different direction—Wall Street.We’re talking about some big names in the whiskey world whose stocks have taken a hit: • MGP Ingre...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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29:10
Big News from Heaven Hill, Dark Arts, Wild Turkey + Pinhook’s 2022 “Rye Munny” Review
It’s go-time on this week’s Blind Tasting Podcast! We dig into the Pinhook Straight Rye Whiskey 2022 Edition, aka “Rye Munny,” a bottle that’s been on my radar for months. We break down fresh releases, from Heaven Hill to Wild Turkey, plus the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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35:45
Splash 'n Dash - Review of Piggyback Rye Whiskey - Does it Have More Decimals Than Flavor?
Welcome to the Splash n Dash edition of the Blind Tasting Podcast—where we skip the backstory and get straight to the sipping. Today I crack open WhistlePig’s PiggyBack 100% Rye, and yeah… we need to talk about that oddly specific 96.5...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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9:33
Eagle Rare 12 Is Here! Plenty of New Releases + a Review of New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey
It’s nothin’ but a good time on this week’s Blind Tasting Podcast! We break down the bold New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon, compare it to Old Forester 1897, and take a rye-heavy ride through flavor town. Plus, I cover HUGE bourbon news—includin...
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Episode 20
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49:23
Splash 'n Dash - Head-to-Head Members Mark Small Batch Bourbon vs. 1792 Small Batch
Today on the Blind Tasting Podcast, I crack open two unopened bottles I’ve had sitting around for a while—both scored for cheap—and pit them against each other in a head-to-head matchup. We’re talking Member’s Mark Small Batch Bourbon (yes, the...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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15:19
Heaven Hill’s New “Sustainable” Distillery, Buffalo Trace News, Steak Night, Review of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select Whiskey
Heaven Hill’s Got a New-Fangled “Sustainable” DistilleryBuffalo Trace Auction for Tornado ReliefSteak Night, wtf?I review Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select WhiskeySubscribe so you don’t miss t...
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Episode 18
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43:30
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 11
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46:27