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Close Encounters with UFO Hot Spots: Area 51, Roswell, and the Great ET Road Trip 39:50

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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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2.12 - Weller Full Proof Bourbon 18:59

5 years ago18:59

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Weller Full Proof Bourbon, from my good friend Lee aka @thirstybelgian. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube…

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2.11 - Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon, 8 year old bottling from the 90’s 21:39

5 years ago21:39

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon, 8 year old bottling from the 90’s from Henrik Brandt from the Nordic Bourbon Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube…

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2.10 - Compass Box Whisky - Orangerie Scotch Whisky Infusion 24:42

5 years ago24:42

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Compass Box Whisky - Orangerie Scotch Whisky Infusion from The Dram Team. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube…

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2.9 - Mackmyra Vinterglöd Swedish Single Malt Whisky 31:44

5 years ago31:44

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Mackmyra Vinterglöd Swedish Single Malt Whisky provided by an unknown legend in the whiskey community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education #whiskytube…

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2.8 - That Boutique-y Whisky Company - Bourbon Whiskey No. 1 (24 year old - batch 1 bourbon whiskey) 26:13

5 years ago26:13

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of That Boutique-y Whisky Company - Bourbon Whiskey No. 1 (24 year old - batch 1 bourbon whiskey) provided by an unknown legend in the whiskey community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education…

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2.7 - Ben Riach 2005 12 year PX cask Single Malt Whisky 25:59

5 years ago25:59

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Ben Riach 2005 12 year PX cask Single Malt Whisky provided by my good friend Ian, also known as PoshScotch in the online Whisky Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education…

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2.6 - Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera Rum 25:50

5 years ago25:50

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera Rum provided by my good friend Henrik from Nordic Bourbon Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education…

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2.5 - Loch Lomond 21 Year Single Grain Whisky 24:39

5 years ago24:39

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Loch Lomond 21 Year Single Grain Whisky provided by my good friend Ian, also known as PoshScotch in the online Whisky Community. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education…

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2.4 - Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon 25:44

5 years ago25:44

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon provided by my good friend Sam who used to work for Wild Turkey. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education…

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2.3 - Savanna Herr Blanc 57%, Reunion Island Rum 26:29

5 years ago26:29

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Savanna Herr Blanc 57% Reunion Island Rum provided by my good friend and rum extraordinaire, Steven who runs the world famous Rum Diaries Blog. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople #spiritsblindtasting #spiritspeople #curiousdrinkers #tasting #blindtasting #podcast #patreon #community #wset #education Check out Steven's Blog here: https://rumdiariesblog.wordpress.com/…

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2.2 - Arran 21 Years Single Cask Single Malt Whisky (Norway Exclusive) 25:36

5 years ago25:36

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Arran 21 Year Single Cask Single Malt (Norway exclusive) provided by Norwegian Whisky Enthusiast Rolf aka Ebbhead around the interwebs. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople…

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2.1 - River Antoine Rum (Tourist bottling) 29:50

6 years ago29:50

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of River Antoine Rum 69% (Tourist bottling) provided by my good friend Steven aka Rum Diaries around the interwebs. If you'd like to support this podcast please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople

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1.22 - Ardbeg Uigeadail 21:09

6 years ago21:09

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Ardbeg Uigeadail. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of this or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of this spirit. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Ardbeg Uigeadail (54.2% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Gold Suggested texture: High Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Pronounced Aroma characteristics: Peat, bonfire, charred wood logs, sultanas, overripe pears, dried lemon peel, salty rocks (coastal), beeswax Other notes: The nose is a warming peat sensation, not harsh or sharp, but quite soft and warm. A lot of volume on the aromas, and also seems high in ABV. Bourbon cask, islay single malt? ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Warming, mouth filling, High viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Peat, bonfire, black peppercorns, cloves, hints of tar, lemon peel, pears Other notes: Very dark and gloomy profile, more ashy than on the nose, but it maintains a good balance of the characteristics. Finish: Long and very complex (Peat, ash, pears) ABV: ~55% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Peated Single Malt, Bourbon Cask, ~15 years If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.21 - Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky & Strathclyde 27 year old Single Grain Whisky Rare Auld Duncan Taylor 42:05

6 years ago42:05

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky & Strathclyde 27 year old Single Grain Whisky Rare Auld Duncan Taylor. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky (46% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Dee Color: Gold Suggested texture: Medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Overripe sweet apples, grapes, vanilla, cinnamon, baked sugar crystals, fragrant, hints of toasted oak Other notes: Has an initial profile of a warm apple pie, and a vague hint of perfume at the back of that sweetness. The nose is quite dense and heavy. The sweet apple note turns a little bit sour after a while. Bourbon or brandy cask? ABV: ~46% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, warming, medium viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Overripe sweet apples, grapes, fragrant, oak, hints of black tea, cereal/malt. Other notes: Palate carry the aromas nicely, good balance of the different characteristics, the cereal note could mean a younger spirit (10 years) although the balance of the body could also suggest a bit longer maturation (15+ perhaps). Finish: Medium with some complexity (apples and cereal/malt) ABV: ~50% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Single malt, first fill bourbon cask, 10 years old Spirit B - Strathclyde 27 year old Single Grain Whisky Rare Auld Duncan Taylor (53.5%) (Fully matured in Sherry Cask) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Light > medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium > high Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Dates, baked apples, vanilla, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, molasses, marcipan, undefined smoke element Other notes: A little bit more subdued on the characteristics than spirit A, but way more dense and dark on the overall profile. Wine or port cask? ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, mouth filling, medium > high viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Dates, raisins, brown sugar, molasses, roasted nuts, dried orange peel Other notes: Does not taste like a whisky, but it still smells like a single malt profile. Has more of a brandy profile, so could have some heavy cask influence like full maturation in a brandy cask. Could also be rum as I kept getting hints of molasses throughout, but feels more like a brandy profile on the palate. Finish: Medium to long and very complex (dates, orange peel, roasted nuts) ABV: ~50% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Single malt, full maturation in brandy cask, 10+ years. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.20 - Kalevala Small Batch Distilled Gin & Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin 33:28

6 years ago33:28

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of Kalevala Small Batch Distilled Gin & Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Kalevala Small Batch Distilled Gin (46.3% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Waterwhite Color: Colorless Suggested texture: Medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Juniper, lime zest and pith, licorice root, hints of aniseed and cumin, mint Other notes: Has an earthiness to it, but also has a quite sharp and acidic citrus spike on that lime note. A mint leaf note appear after a while, almost like the leaf before you smack it to extract the oils. Quite a dry minty note. ABV: ~45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, low > medium viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Earthy, herbaceous, bitter lime pith, licorice root, aniseed Other notes: No juniper or other sweet/fruity notes on the palate, just very earthy and quite bitter. Finish: Short > medium with some complexity (lime pith and licorice root) ABV: 40% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: A dry gin Spirit B - Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin (42.6% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Pale Color: Lemon Suggested texture: Medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Juniper, all-sorts licorice and gummy bears, star anise, sage, cloves, cardamom, black currant, beeswax Other notes: Very sweet up front with those all-sorts licorice shining through quite a lot. Much less Juniper forward than spirit A. A light beeswax or honey note comes up after a bit. ABV: ~45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Watery, low viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: All-sorts licorice, sage, cloves, cardamom Other notes: Flavor profile is very aligned with the aroma profile, but it’s very thin in the mouth. Finish: Medium to long very complex (all-sorts licorice, sage, cloves) ABV: ~45% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: A dry barrel aged gin If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.19 - Old Weller Antique 107 & Old Weller Antique 107 La Maison Du Whisky Single Barrel 30:26

6 years ago30:26

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Old Weller Antique 107 & Old Weller Antique 107 La Maison Du Whisky Single Barrel. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Old Weller Antique 107 (53.5% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Butterscotch, caramel, vanilla, coconut oil, charred oak, burnt toast with butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried orange peel, Gingerbread? Other notes: Very sweet and deep character straight out of the glass. Overall, just extremely pleasant and nicely balanced nose. ABV: Feels like 50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Warming, moth filling, medium viscosity Intensity: Medium > pronounced Flavor characteristics: Caramel, vanilla, orange oils, burnt toast, oak, cinnamon, black pepper corn Other notes: Typically I’m getting the bitter notes of cinnamon and pepper corn on the palate, and a lot of that sweetness from the nose has taken a step back on the profile. Finish: Medium > long very complex (black pepper corn, caramel, orange) ABV: Feels like 50% Conclusion Quality level: Very good > outstanding Blind guess: Old Weller Antique 107 Spirit B - Old Weller Antique 107 La Maison Du Whisky Single Barrel (53.5% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: High Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Butterscotch, caramel, vanilla, charred oak, burnt toast with butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried orange peel, Gingerbread? Other notes: Very similar nose as expected, but less sweet and more oak driven aroma profile than spirits A. Also feels very pleasant and well balanced. ABV: Feels like 55% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Warm, mouth filling, high viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Caramel, vanilla, orange oils, burnt toast, oak, cinnamon, black pepper corn, licorice, leather Other notes: More oak and more signs of age/maturation. Also feels less astringent on the bitter notes, more integrated and more sweeter notes coming through on the palate. Finish: Long and very complex (oak/char, licorice, cinnamon) ABV: Feels like 55% Conclusion Quality level: Very good > outstanding Blind guess: Old Weller Antique 107 La Maison Du Whisky Single Barrel If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.18 - Tormore 24 year Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection & Hazelburn 10 year Single Malt Whisky Springbank Society 30:36

6 years ago30:36

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Tormore 24 year Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection & Hazelburn 10 Single Malt Whisky Springbank Society. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Tormore 24 year Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection (45.2% ABV) (Distilled 1992, Bottled 2017, Matured in Hogshead casks 5687 and 5696) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Gold Suggested texture: Medium > high Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > pronounced Aroma characteristics: Toffee apples, pineapple, ginger ale, ripe bananas, vanilla pod, sultanas, fresh lemon peel, toasted oak Other notes: Quite sweet and floral on the nose. Feels like a first fill bourbon cask single malt in the 10 year range ABV: 45%-50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, warming, medium viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Lemon sorbet, lemon peel, vanilla, underripe bananas, black pepper corn, toasted or dried oak Other notes: A little bit of tannins coming through. A bit “quick” but everything I’d expect from the nose came through but nothing else. Predictable & reliable. Finish: Short > medium with some complexity (Lemon peel and oak) ABV: 45%-50% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: First fill bourbon cask, Single malt, ~8 years Spirit B - Hazelburn 10 Single Malt Whisky Springbank Society (55.9% ABV) (Distilled 2007, Bottled 2018, Matured in refill sauternes hogsheads) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Pale Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium > high Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > pronounced Aroma characteristics: Raisins, dates, cherries, sea salt, stone fruits, baked pears, light caramel, vanilla, dried orange peel, charred oak? Other notes: Darker and more dense nose than Spirit A with a whiff of smoke? Feels similar age-wise to Spirit A, but perhaps in a first fill PX cask which gives those dark sweet notes. ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, warming, medium viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Fresh pears, raisins, cherries, stone fruits, baked pears, dried orange peel, dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, charred oak Other notes: Feels like an evolution from the nose, lots of carry-though but also new elements Finish: Long and very complex (cherries, fortified wine, oak, pear) ABV: 50%-55% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Single malt, first fill sherry cask, 8-10 years If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.17 - Helsinki Distilling Company Rye Malt Whiskey & Teerenpeli Savu Single Malt Whisky 34:38

6 years ago34:38

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Helsinki Distilling Company Rye Malt Whiskey & Teerenpeli Savu Single Malt Whisky. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Helsinki Distilling Company Rye Malt Whiskey (47.5% ABV) (Matured for at least 3 years in 200 litre virgin American oak with a char level #3.) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Gold Suggested texture: Medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Pronounced Aroma characteristics: Fresh pears, fresh apricot, elderflower, vanilla, sultanas, honey melon, dried lemon peel Other notes: Very fresh and fruit forward up front but has a light peat/earthy feel to it. No obvious aromas from maturation (oak), but has a lot of very pronounced aromas. Perhaps an extended fermentation period or some interesting grains (or grain combination). Could be a “dirty malt” with heads and tails not removed from the first distillation. Could also be sweet wine cask finished? ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, warming, medium viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Pear, elderflower, rye bread, toast, malted grain, oak, cloves, licorice, Other notes: Feels young as not that much aroma came through but has a beautiful evolution into a quite complex palate with a lot more dark and more bitter notes from the grain and even some of that oak maturation. Finish: Long and very complex (oak, licorice, cloves) ABV: ~50% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Rye whisky with high barley malt. 3-4 years Spirit B - Teerenpeli Savu Single Malt Whisky (43% ABV) (Age unknown, matured in 80% bourbon and 20% Pedro Ximinez sherry casks) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Lemon Suggested texture: Medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Pronounced Aroma characteristics: Peat (not coastal but floral and herbal), baked apples, vanilla, sultanas, rye bread, toasted oak, freshly squeezed orange and dried orange peel Other notes: Peat jumped out but overall it’s a simpler and more subdued nose than Spirit A. Also, very little maturation hints, so perhaps refill bourbon cask? ABV: ~45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky and watery, low viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Peat, malt, burnt apples, ryvita, dried orange peel, Other notes: Very soft profile and probably bottom end of ABV. Finish: Medium with some complexity (peat and apples) ABV: 40%-45% Conclusion Quality level: Very good > outstanding Blind guess: Peated single malt. 6+ years If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.16 - Barrell Bourbon Infinity Project & Westland Garryana American Single Malt Whiskey 33:57

6 years ago33:57

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Barrell Bourbon Infinity Project & Westland Garryana American Single Malt Whiskey. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can be found below: Spirit A - Barrell Bourbon Infinity Project (59.65% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Gold Suggested texture: High Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Brown sugar, butterscotch, vanilla, hints of fresh apples, dried orange peel, toasted white bread (wheat?), butter, nutmeg, lightly charred oak Other notes: Very quiet and dry nose, profile feels hidden. Ethanol sharpness is peaking through which could mean higher ABV which could be masking the aromas, or it could mean an older spirit where the aromas are very integrated (or both). ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Warming, mouth filling, medium > high viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Brown sugar, baked apples, vanilla, dark chocolate, burnt toast, butter, cinnamon Other notes: Palate is much darker and complex than the more sweet nose aromas. Feels like most of the aromas and flavors are from the barrel, and not the distilled spirit. Finish: Long very complex (Oak, char, dark chocolate) ABV: 55%-60% Conclusion Quality level: Very good > Outstanding Blind guess: Low Rye mash bill Bourbon, >10 years, Heavily Charred barrels Spirit B - Westland Garryana American Single Malt Whiskey (56.2% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Gold Suggested texture: Medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Pronounced Aroma characteristics: Fresh lemon peel, caramelized apples, apple cider, sultanas, sea salt, hints of peat(?), red grapes, other red berries? Other notes: Very powerful nose with very clear aromas and a mix of very fresh and very sharp notes. Nose gets darker and more deep/complex as it opens up and warms up. Wine/fortified wine cask? ABV: ~55% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Warming, mouth filling, medium > high viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Caramelized apples, grated lemon peel, cloves, raisins, fortified wine, stewed fruits/berries Other notes: The palate revealed more of the darker notes that came out with heating up the spirit on the nose. Feels very aromatic and almost herbal on the palate. Finish: Long and very complex (apples, oak, fortified wine) ABV: ~55% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Single Malt, Red Wine or Fortified wine cask, 10-12 years If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.15 - E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bourbon 2018 & Michter's 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2018 36:31

6 years ago36:31

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bourbon 2018 & Michter's 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2018. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bourbon 2018 (50% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium > high Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > pronounced Aroma characteristics: Butterscotch, Ginger bread, vanilla cream, caramelized apple, all spice, cloves, dried apricots, dried orange peel, pecan nuts, toasted/dry oak Other notes: Has a dusty/dry sensation to it. Like a toasted oak/sun dried oak type sensation. Very little char sensation on the palate but there was the burnt sugar note. ABV: ~55% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Warming, mouth filling, Medium > high viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Oak, burnt toast, all spice, cloves, black pepper corn, licorice, leather, hints of vanilla and caramelized apples + some floral notes after water added Other notes: Lost a bit of the dried fruit notes, but gained the barrel aging notes much more clearly. Finish: Long and complex (Oak, cloves, licorice) ABV: ~55% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Bourbon, ~10 years Spirit B - Michter's 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey 2018 (46.4% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium > high Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Oak, sweet corn, caramel, baked apples, pie crust, leather, ground cinnamon, crushed cloves, nail varnish Other notes: More oak, and has a sharp note at the end of the nosing like a high ethanol spike. Could mean a younger whiskey, but not sure. ABV: ~55% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Watery, low > medium viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Oak, leather, cloves, black pepper corn, very little hint on those baked apples + sweetness grows with water Other notes: All the spice and burn sits on the tongue, doesn’t follow through. Feels like higher ABV but doesn’t carry the burn, just more tongue swelling. Finish: Medium with some complexity (Oak and black pepper corn) ABV: ~60% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: Bourbon, younger than spirit A If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.14 - J.P. Wiser's Dissertation Canadian Whisky & Old Forester 1920 Bourbon 40:11

6 years ago40:11

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the J.P. Wiser's Dissertation Canadian Whisky and Old Forester 1920 Bourbon. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you'd like to support this podcast and get access to the behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - J.P. Wiser's Dissertation (46.1% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Gold Suggested texture: Medium > high Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Ginger bread, vanilla, toffee/stroopwafels, chocolate orange, fresh apricots, lemongrass, rye grain, toasted oak Other notes: A very fresh aroma character, feels like summer in a glass. Not getting much on the aging side, just some of that toasted oak ABV: 45%-50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Light, delicate, medium viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Rye grain, fresh ginger, vanilla, lemon grass, slightly burnt toast, oak, black pepper corn Other notes: All the notes are very harmonized which could suggest some age, but on the other hand the rye grain is quite pronounced so could be a young rye too. The color would suggest younger OR that it’s aged at the bottom of the rickhouse if in the US, or it could mean it’s from a colder climate like Canada. Finish: Medium and very complex (Rye grain, grassy note, oak, black pepper) ABV: 40%~45% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Rye Whiskey Spirit B - Old Forester 1920 (57.5% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: High Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Butterscotch, werthers original, brown sugar, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, cloves, lightly charred oak, leather, raisins, black cherries Other notes: Dark and wintery nose compared to the very summery nose on spirit A ABV: 50%-55% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, mouth filling, medium viscosity Intensity: Medium > pronounced Flavor characteristics: Caramel, brown sugar, black cherries, cinnamon, cloves, burnt toast, raisins, leather Other notes: Feels like this has much more age than spirit A. More oak and char characteristics are coming through. Also, the ethanol is showing up and give a little bit of tongue burn, so the ABV should be higher than spirit A. Finish: Long and very complex (Caramel, cloves, oak, cherries) ABV: 50%-55% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Bourbon If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.13 - Kentucky Peerless Rye Whiskey & Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky 37:46

6 years ago37:46

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Kentucky Peerless Rye Whiskey & Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you're interested in behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Kentucky Peerless Rye Whiskey (54% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: High viscosity Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Sweetcorn, toffee, vanilla, honey, fresh orange peel, hints of malt, cinnamon, cloves, hints of gingerbread, dry toasted oak, floral notes Other notes: A lot of aromas present. Not a lot of ethanol on the nose, feels quite soft but yet very clear aromas. Has a dryness to it. Classic bourbon characteristics. ABV: 45%-50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, warming, high viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Caramel, peppercorn, cinnamon, cloves, gingerbread, coffee beans, dried orange peel, burnt toast, charred oak, floral/fragrant. Other notes: Has a little bit of burn going down Finish: Long and complex (cloves, coffee beans, orange peel, floral/fragrant) ABV: ~55% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: High rye bourbon, 8-10 years, maybe Four Roses Spirit B - Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky (45% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Gold Suggested texture: Medium viscosity Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Fresh lemon peel, over-ripe bananas, vanilla, butterscotch, gummybears, gingerbread, hints of fresh grass Other notes: Completely different nose than Spirit A. Much sweeter in profile and more delicate aromas (subdued). Could be a wheated whiskey, but has a few Rye characteristics as well. ABV: ~45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, sweet, Light > medium viscosity Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Fresh ginger, ripe bananas (gummybears), vanilla, fresh grass, honey, fresh lemon peel, hints of fresh pear, floral/fragrant, hints or oak/char. Other notes: Much sweeter and lighter ABV profile than Spirit A. A little bitterness coming through at the end, but it remains quite sweet/simple in a sense that most flavors are very similar and could benefit from some more range. Finish: Medium with some complexity (banana, oak) ABV: ~45% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: Rye whiskey, 3-4 years If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.12 - Berry Bros. & Rudd 19 year Caroni Rum & SpringBank Society 15 year Port Barrel 34:01

6 years ago34:01

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Berry Bros. & Rudd 19 year Caroni Rum & SpringBank Society 15 year Port Barrel. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you're interested in behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Berry Bros. & Rudd 19 year Caroni Rum (55% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium viscosity Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Molasses, over-ripe banana, burnt pineapple, sulphur, blood orange/bitter orange, pine cones, cinnamon, vanilla beans, charred oak Other notes: There’s a strong Rum sensation, but also has some bourbon characteristics, but I’m not getting the sense of corn, rye, or wheat of the nose. ABV: >50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, warming, medium viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: molasses, over-ripe banana, burnt pineapple, sherry, liquorice, nail varnish, charred oak Other notes: Nose opened up with more nail varnish notes Finish: Long with some complexity (molasses, over-ripe bananas, char) ABV: >60% Conclusion Quality level: Very good > outstanding Blind guess: Barrel proof, pot still or pot and column blend, molasses rum Spirit B - SpringBank Society 15 year Port Barrel (56.2% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Light > medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Soft peat, fresh sweet apples, sultanas, melted butter on toast, burnt brown sugar, hints of sea salt, stone fruits, dried lemon peel, fresh honey melon Other notes: ABV is quite sharp on the nose when you get into the glass, but quite soft from a distance. ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, a bit watery, light viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Peat, fresh sweet apples, burnt toast, sea salt, cracked black pepper, cloves, lemon peel, oats and malt grains Other notes: Picked up the grain note which I wasn’t able to on the nose Finish: Long and very complex (light peat, apples, burnt toast) ABV: ~55% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Island or coastal single malt scotch, older than 12 years If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.11 - Prizefight Irish Whiskey & Glendalough 10 Year Black Pitts Porter Irish Whiskey 33:01

6 years ago33:01

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the Prizefight Irish Whiskey & Glendalough 10 Year Black Pitts Porter Irish Whiskey. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you're interested in behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Prizefight Irish Whiskey (43% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Lemon Suggested texture: High viscosity Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Baked pear, fresh apples, vanilla, porridge, fresh lemon peel and fresh apricots. Light floral notes. Other notes: Very light and soft nose, has a hint of a harsh note underneath the soft and fruity notes, almost a hint of nail varnish. ABV: 40%-45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Watery, silky, light viscosity Intensity: Light > medium Flavor characteristics: Baked pear, Porridge, licorice, pepper corns, burnt toast, light toasted oak notes Other notes: Much simpler than the nose, but starting to show some maturation flavors. The nail varnish on the nose has softened and is a bit more like a sensation of oak. Finish: Short to medium finish with some complexity (licorice, oak) ABV: 40% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: Irish blended whiskey Spirit B - Glendalough 10 Year Black Pitts Porter Irish Whiskey (46% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Gold Suggested texture: Light > medium Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Baked apples, sultanas, dried lemon peel, dried apricots, dry grass Other notes: Light nose, but has more pronounced notes than Spirit A. Feels dry and almost dusty compared to the freshness of spirit A. ABV: 45%-50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Watery, silky, light viscosity Intensity: Medium > pronounced Flavor characteristics: Baked apples, maltesers, sultanas, oak, burnt toast, peppercorn Other notes: Has a slight undefined nuttyness, and starting to nose some leather after a while. So much more powerful than Spirit A but still has the softness of an Irish whiskey. Potentially a single malt, or single pot still. Likely older than spirit A. Finish: Medium > long very complex (Apples, char, peppercorn) ABV: 45% Conclusion Quality level: Very good > outstanding Blind guess: Irish single pot still If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.10 - FEW Cask Strength Bourbon (BBS Pick) & Jack Daniel's Barrel Strength 32:08

6 years ago32:08

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a blind tasting of the FEW Cask Strength Bourbon picked by the British Bourbon Society and Jack Daniels Barrel Strength. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you're interested in behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - FEW Cask Strength Bourbon (BBS Pick) (64.38% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Caramel, cinnamon, all spice, vanilla, rye bread, floral notes, dried orange peel, ripe banana, some oak, and nail varnish. Minty/menthol undertones. Other notes: ABV comes out of the glass quite sharp. There’s oak but not a lot of char would suggest a younger maturation. Smells like a classic bourbon. ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Warming, silky, medium viscosity Intensity: Medium > pronounced Flavor characteristics: Caramel, oak, burnt toast, ripe bananas, dried orange peel, black peppercorn Other notes: Quite bitter on the palate at first, some caramel sweetness follows Finish: Long with some complexity (caramel, burnt toast) ABV: 50-55% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: Larger producer Bourbon 6-8 years, not cask finished Spirit B - Jack Daniel's Barrel Strength (64.5% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Light > medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Quiet nose, dry leather, all spice, peppercorn, nutmeg, dried hazelnuts, burnt sugar, dried orange peel Other notes: Subdued aromas are all wrapped in an earthy sensation. Bourbon nose, but something else. Perhaps a vintage bottle. ABV: <50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Dry, mouth filling, light viscosity Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: burnt toast, burnt sugar, black peppercorn, leather, cigar box, dried orange peel Other notes: Very mouth filling and yet feels much lighter in texture Finish: Long with some complexity (char, black peppercorn, leather) ABV: ~50% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: Large producer (perhaps vintage) Bourbon 6-8 years, not cask finished If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.9 - Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 2015 and 2017 33:55

6 years ago33:55

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a side-by-side vertical blind tasting of the Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey from 2015 and 2017. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you're interested in behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on my new Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 2015 (63.45% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > pronounced Aroma characteristics: Rye grain, gingerbread, burnt sugar, vanilla, peanut brittle, marshmellows, fresh cut grass, dried apricots, dried orange peel, oak, cloves Other notes: ABV hits your nostrils pretty heavily along with very strong Rye grain and ginger notes ABV: >60% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, very oily Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Rye grain, ginger spice, peanut brittle, grassy, dried apricots, cracked black pepper, burnt toast, char, oak, cloves, leather Other notes: Even with 10 drops of water in 25ml pour the ABV kicks up an alcohol storm Finish: Long and very complex (grain, pepper and char) ABV: >60% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: 2015 Spirit B - Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 2017 (63.60% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Rye grain, caramel, gingerbread, vanilla, cinnamon, dried orange peel, fresh cut grass, oak, tannins Other notes: This has a darker and more earthy aroma than spirit A ABV: >60% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, medium oily Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Rye grain, caramel, ginger bread, grassy, cinnamon, toasted oak, leather Other notes: Also 10 drops of water, and also kicks up an alcohol storm on the palate Finish: Long and very complex (grain, ginger and char) ABV: >60% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: 2017 If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.8 - Weller 12 Bourbon & Old Weller Antique 107 Bourbon 28:20

6 years ago28:20

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast I'm doing a shoot-out blind tasting of the Weller 12 Bourbon and the Old Weller Antique 107 Bourbon. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. If you're interested in behind the scenes video recordings from this episode, please join me on my new Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/spiritspeople My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Weller 12 Bourbon (45% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, baked apples, cherry compote, soft white bread, cinnamon, hints of oak Other notes: Larger nosings will give off some ethanol hits, suggesting a higher proof, however it’s a very soft nose overall where all the aromas tend to blend in together. ABV: 53.5% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Soft and silky Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: A lot more oak and some char coming on the palate than on the nose. Dark chocolate, black pepper, cinnamon, baked apples still coming through. Other notes: Feels lighter on the palate than on the nose. This is more likely the Weller 12. Finish: Medium > long, with some complexity. Oak and black pepper, hints of char and leather ABV: <50% Conclusion Quality level: Very Good > outstanding Blind guess: Weller 12 Spirit B - Old Weller Antique 107 Bourbon (53.5% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, oak, dried orange peel, apple pie pie crust Other notes: Softer and more delicate nose than spirit A, but can still give off some ethanol with a big breath in. Also a very soft nose. ABV: 45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Soft and mouth filling Intensity: Medium > pronounced Flavor characteristics: Oak, peppercorn, char/burnt toast, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, leather, cherries Other notes: Much sharper on the palate and more bitterness than on the nose. Feels younger than Spirit A. Finish: Medium with some complexity. Oak, leather ABV: >50% Conclusion Quality level: Very Good Blind guess: Weller Antique 107 If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.7 - Ardbeg 10 Scotch Single Malt Whisky & Mezcal Verde Momento 35:49

6 years ago35:49

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Ardbeg 10 Scotch Single Malt Whisky & Mezcal Verde Momento. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Ardbeg 10 Scotch Single Malt Whisky (% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Pale Color: Lemon Suggested texture: Thick oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Pronounced > medium Aroma characteristics: Peat, dried lemon peel, sea salt, seaweed Other notes: Classic Islay scotch nose ABV: ~45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, mouthfilling, a little watery/thin Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Peat, malt bread, flour, cloves, peppercorns, lemon peel, sultanas, ripe red apples, seaweed, sea salt Other notes: Peaty and briney palate at lower ABV Finish: Long with some complexity (peat and cloves) ABV: ~45% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Ardbeg 10 Spirit B - Mezcal Verde Momento (% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Water-white Color: Colorless Suggested texture: Light-medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Agave, campfire, green olives, charred green bell peppers Other notes: Classic Mezcal nose ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, mouthfilling, a little watery/thin Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Agave, charred wood, charred green bell peppers, lime zest, hints of apricots? Other notes: Starts quite smoky then becomes light and sweet, and finally a bit ashey Finish: Long with some complexity (Agave and ash) ABV: ~50% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Artisanal Mezcal 100% Agave If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.6 - SangSom Special Rum & St. George Botanivore Gin 32:32

6 years ago32:32

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the SangSom Special Rum & St. George Botanivore Gin. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - SangSom Special Rum (40% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Gold Suggested texture: Thick oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Brown sugar, bananas, fresh orange peel Other notes: Light spirit, and very simple nose, likely a Rum ABV: ~40% Palate Sweetness: Off-dry > medium Texture: Watery, light Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Brown sugar, peppercorn, orange peel Other notes: One-dimensional, and lack of oak/char on the nose and the palate would suggest added color too. Finish: Short > Medium simple finish with peppercorn bitterness ABV: ~40% Conclusion Quality level: Good Blind guess: Affordable mixing rum Spirit B - St. George's Botanivore Gin (45%) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Water-white Color: Colorless Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > light Aroma characteristics: Juniper berries, black currant, fresh lemon peel, elderflower Other notes: Very refreshing and silky nose ABV: ~40% Palate Sweetness: Off-dry Texture: Silky, watery Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Juniper berries, black currant, lemon peel, peppercorn, all spice, floral notes. Other notes: Very silky and soft in the mouth, and became a bit floral after a little while. Finish: Medium with some complexity of juniper and peppercorn ABV: ~40% Conclusion Quality level: Very good Blind guess: Gin If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.5 - Angel's Envy Rum Cask Rye Whiskey & Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey 29:05

6 years ago29:05

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Angel's Envy Rum Cask Finished Rye Whiskey & Michter's Toasted Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Angel's Envy Rum Cask Finished Rye (50% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Gold Suggested texture: Thick oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > Pronounced Aroma characteristics: Brown sugar, caramelized pear, cinnamon, gingerbread, pineapple, honey, sweetcorn, vanilla, lemon drizzle, hints of aniseed, hints of oak and leather Other notes: A very sweet nose with a strange aniseed-like note floating in the background. Most likely an American Rye Whiskey, but there are a few elements that lean towards a rum profile as well. Smells like a desert. ABV: ~55% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, warming, medium oily Intensity: Medium > Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Rye bread, ginger, lemon peel, peppercorn/aniseed, leather Other notes: Rye grain seems to be coming through, so leaning towards a Rye Whiskey over the Rum. Finish: Long and very complex carrying rye grain, lemon and oak Conclusion Quality level: Very Good > Outstanding Blind guess: American or Canadian Rye Whiskey Spirit B - Michter's Toasted Barrel Finished Rye (54% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Butterscotch, werthers original, vanilla, dried orange peel, cloves, toasted oak, violets, lavender, fragrant with hints of ginger. Other notes: Feels like a high ABV, quite floral all around the nose. Likely an American Whiskey, High Rye Bourbon, or Rye Whiskey. ABV: ~60% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filling, warming, medium oily Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Oak, burnt toast (char), caramel, vanilla, cloves, peppercorn, all spice, dark chocolate, coffee beans, leather, lavender Other notes: Very complex palate, a lot of flavors in balance with each other and lots of links between the nose and the palate Finish: Long and very complex with oak, cloves, dark chocolate and lavender ABV: ~65% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: American High Rye Bourbon If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.4 - Vestal Vodka Appelation Pomorze & Montelobos Mezcal Espadin 30:49

6 years ago30:49

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Vestal Vodka Appelation Pomorze 2013 & Montelobos Mezcal Joven 100% Espadin. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Vodka Appelation Pomorze 2013 (40% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Pale Color: Lemon Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Agave?, Fresh green bell peppers, toasted wood, dried lemon peel, hints of fresh pear, hints of perfume Other notes: Undefined category, could be a light Tequila or Mezcal, but also a craft vodka of sorts ABV: 45%-50% (high 40’s) Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Silky, Creamy, Watery Intensity: Light Flavor characteristics: Hints of dried oak, peppercorn, floral perfume Finish: Short, neutral (Ethanol finish) ABV: ~45% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Oak barrelled vodka Spirit B - Montelobos Mezcal Joven 100% Espadin Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Water-white Color: Colorless Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Agave?, cardamom, seaweed, ripe red apple, basil, charred wood Other notes: Heavy on the alcohol sharpness at first ABV: 40%-45% (low 40’s) Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Smooth, Mouth filling Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Agave, red apples, charred bell peppers, black peppercorns, cardamom, basil, wood fire, nail polish, burnt orange peel, leather Finish: Long, very complex (many of the flavors carry on) ABV: ~45% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Montelobos Mezcal Espadin If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.3 - Braunstein Danica Single Malt Whisky & Westland Single Malt Whisky 30:52

6 years ago30:52

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Braunstein Danica Single Malt Whisky Batch 2014-1 and Westland American Single Malt Whisky, La Maison Du Whisky 60th Anniversary Edition. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Braunstein Danica Single Malt Whisky Batch 2014-1 (42% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Gold Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > light Aroma characteristics: Dried lemon peel, fresh red apples, wood polish, hints of burnt sugar, vanilla, dried flowers, and dried grapes, slight maltiness Other notes: First a very light floral nose, however very hard to pickout any clear aromas except the wood polish ABV: ~45% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Smooth, watery Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Peppercorn, dark chocolate, oak, burnt toast, digestive biscuits Other notes: Very dark palate compared to the nose which had more fruity notes. Feels a bit immature overall, balance seems off between nose and palate. Finish: Medium, simple > some complexity (mostly burnt toast) ABV: ~45% Conclusion Quality level: Good Blind guess: Malt whisky, world whisky Spirit B - Westland American Single Malt Whisky, La Maison Du Whisky 60th Anniversary Edition (54.4% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Light Color: Amber Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Fresh pears, dates, vanilla, hints of smoke/peat, lemon, stone fruits, sea salt Other notes: Nose is fresh and dark at the same time. Very pleasant and complex. ABV: ~50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth filing, warming Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Fresh pears, lemon, stone fruits, maltesers, cloves, hints of oak and char Other notes: Quite malty on the palate, but very citrus fresh at the same time. Feels like a well balanced and complex spirit. Finish: Long, very complexity (citrus, oak, maltesers) ABV: ~50% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Malt whiskey, potentially a blend from large malt whisky region If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.2 - Mezcal Alipus & Raymond Ragnaud Cognac 29:16

6 years ago29:16

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In this episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Mezcal Alipus Santa Ana Del Rio and Raymond Ragnaud Vieille Reserve Cognac. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Mezcal Alipus Santa Ana Del Rio (47.6% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Water-white Color: Colorless Suggested texture: Medium oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > Pronounced Aroma characteristics: Agave, cilantro, fresh lemon peel, green olives, charred green bell peppers, smoked fish Other notes: A citrus fruit freshness with very savory aromas ABV: < 50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Smooth, Mouth filling Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Char, green bell peppers, smoked fish, peppercorn Other notes: Great balance from nose to finish, and many flavors persist through the finish Finish: Long finish, very complex ABV: < 50% Conclusion Quality level: Outstanding Blind guess: Mezcal Verde, 100% Agave Spirit B - Raymond Ragnaud Vielle Reserve Cognac (41% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Pale Color: Amber Suggested texture: Very oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Grapes, Raisin, over ripe red apples, grated almonds, grated orange zest (zing), a bit floral Other notes: Very sweet on the nose, almost overpowering, suggests added sugar ABV: > 50% Palate Sweetness: Dry > Odd-dry Texture: Smooth, semi mouth filling Intensity: Medium Flavor characteristics: Grapes, ripe apples apples, almonds, hints of char, hints of leather Finish: Medium, some complexity ABV: < 50% Conclusion Quality level: Very Good Blind guess: VSOP/Napoleon Cognac (<10 years) If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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1.1 - Redbreast 12 & Wild Turkey Decades 25:38

6 years ago25:38

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In this very first episode of the Spirits Blind Tasting podcast, I'm doing a blind tasting of the Redbreast 12 year Irish whiskey and Wild Turkey Master's Keep Decades bourbon. Feel free to follow along with a dram of any of these or any other spirit you enjoy as I try to uncover the aromas and flavors of these 2 spirits. My tasting notes from this episode can also be found below: Spirit A - Redbreast 12 year Irish whiskey (40% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Pale Color: Amber Suggested texture: Thin Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium > Light Aroma characteristics: Caramelized apple, Vanilla, Lemon, Sultanas, Buttery Toast, Cereal Notes ABV: < 50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Watery, Spicy Intensity: Light > Medium Flavor characteristics: Peppercorn (side of tongue), All spice, malty, digestive biscuits, burnt toast Finish: Short > Medium, Some complexity (Mostly peppercorn bitterness) ABV: < 50% Conclusion Quality level: Very Good Blind guess: Irish or Japanese Whisky Spirit B - Wild Turkey Master's Keep Decades bourbon (52% ABV) Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Medium Color: Amber Suggested texture: Oily Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: Medium Aroma characteristics: Burnt sugar, Oak, Leather, Vanilla, Dried Orange Peel, Ripe Apricot, Almonds/Marzipan ABV: > 50% Palate Sweetness: Dry Texture: Mouth Filling, Warming Intensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Oak, Char, Burnt Toast, Vanilla, Roasted Almonds Finish: Long, Some complexity (Char and Leather) ABV: > 60% Conclusion Quality level: Very Good > Outstanding Blind guess: Barrel Strength Bourbon If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople…

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