Podcasts about blind tasting

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours a flight of three red wines for Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Doug Frost and Master Sommelier Jonathan Eichholz. Doug is a partner in Echolands Winery, located in the Walla Walla Valley of Washington, and he also helps run the American chapter of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale.   Learn more about Doug: https://www.mastersofwine.org/doug-frost-mw   Explore our new staff training on tasting, perfect for beginning your tasting journey or training your team: https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/staff-training/b/new/posts/tasting-la-cata   If you're an intermediate taster, don't miss our study guide on tasting: https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/2683/tasting Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!

On the first of a two part series, we get the opportunity to talk with Bobby DeMars of Blind Barrels, the first and only double blind whiskey tasting experience. We chat about the bespoke spirits tasting box, being screwed by Father's Day orders, filling bottles in a basement with a funnel, the power of the distributors, highlighting rockstar whiskies, the ills of the three tier system, kissing a bunch of frogs, whiskey wizards, why you can't drink whiskey all day, a healthy and mindful approach to whiskey, the communal aspect of whiskey, you know there's a problem when you have floor whiskey, putting up accent walls and baking bread, the greatest life hack ever, wading through the red tape, differences between chimps and monkeys, The Kansas City Mob, and putting 6-8 years of whiskey knowledge into a tasting.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Music by @joakimkarudmusic Episode #296

Text us your wine questions, craziest wine experiences, or if you just have a comment for us. . Blind tastings are a fun way to hone your skills. In this episode, I have assembled a team of amazing tasters to help solve the mystery wine. Will anyone get it right? Is that the point? Find out as we taste through a wine that Blair shared with us. Welcome to the Sipsters Podcast! Thank you for listening to the Sipster's Podcast. Find us online at sipsters.ca. Support the showPurchase copies of “The Sipsters Pocket Guides” here! Support Sipsters by subscribing! Contact me at sipsterswinepodcast@gmail.com!Read Sipster's ICONS (Because sometimes more IS more.)Find me online at sipsters.ca or lukewhittall.comThanks again for listening!

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours the always-tricky-to-parse Gamay and Pinot Noir comparative for Advanced Sommelier Max Goldberg. Max is based in Los Angeles and is currently the sommelier at Santa Monica's SELINE, a fine-dining restaurant from Chef Dave Beran that opened last year. Previously, Max curated the beverage programs at The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.   Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!   Listen to more tasting podcasts: https://www.guildsomm.com/tags/Tasting_2D00_Podcast   Read our Science of Tasting expert guide: https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2441/the-science-of-tasting   Dive into more blind tasting resources on the GuildSomm site: https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/blind-tasting/       Explore GuildSomm membership: https://www.guildsomm.com/recurly/v1/join

In this gloriously unprofessional episode, the Bros and special guest Ty Rambo attempt a blind tasting showdown between high-end and low-end whiskeys — and chaos absolutely ensues. Featuring pours from Pappy Van Winkle, Old St. Nick, Booker's, E.H. Taylor, Buffalo Trace, Early Times, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, and Longbranch — the night spirals into intense debates about tasting notes, trash talking, philosophical reflections on drinking culture, and the official coronation of our audience as The Unprofessionals. Some whiskeys soared, some legends crumbled... and at some point, microplastic cleanse theories and heated debates over driveway weeds somehow entered the chat. If you've ever wondered whether taste, price, and reputation actually matter—or if you just want to hear grown men nearly come to blows over cinnamon notes—this is your episode. Dead bottles everywhere. Reputations nowhere to be found. Welcome to the way whiskey was meant to be judged: unfiltered, unapologetic, and beautifully unprofessional.#DeadBottlesEverywhere #WhiskeyBrosPodcast #TheUnprofessionals #BlindTastingMadness #WhiskeyWisdom #CinnamonCity #UnfilteredAndUnapologetic #BuffaloTraceConfusion #TasteBudsBetrayed #HighEndLowTaste #MiddleAgedAndMagnificent #WeedWarsAndWhiskey #CertifiedUnprofessional #DrinkersWithoutBorders #UnqualifiedSommeliers #BuffaloTrace #EarlyTimes #EvanWilliams #LongbranchBourbon #PappyVanWinkle #OldStNick #BookersBourbon #EHTaylor

Fr. Ben creates three amazing dishes for Silvia and Khira that they've either never tried or there's a surprise twist. With this idea of surprises that one can find in food, the topic of God allowing surprises to happen to us becomes a topic of discussion. Listen as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to surprises in life. Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? You can submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast through Facebook or you could email us at soulfoodpriestmemphis@gmail.com. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube at Soul Food Priest. Thanks for listening!

This week Jim and Todd welcome Bobby DeMars of Blind Barrels. Blind Barrels is an exclusive blind whiskey tasting experience that features highly curated blind whiskey expressions. Listen in as we walk through one of their experiences and choose our favorite bottle. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast  Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours the dreaded so-called Bermuda Triangle of white wines for Texas sommelier Skyler Ring.   Skyler has quickly risen through the sommelier ranks and has passed both the theory and service portions of the Master Sommelier exam, with just the tasting portion remaining before he becomes Austin's next Master Sommelier. Skyler began his hospitality career in New York City managing restaurants, and his focus shifted exclusively to wine after moving to Texas, where he has worked at Jeffrey's in Austin and Mastro's Steakhouse in the Post Oak Hotel in Houston. He currently works for importer Wilson Daniels.   Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!

We welcome Alex Pitt, Co-Founder of Lower Wine Bar, to The Premier Cru!When a wine bar gets set up by a team that's worked at Brat, The Clove Club, Kiln and The 10 Cases, you know it will be good. Lower has a brilliant wine list and at some of the best prices you will find in London. Right in the heart of Waterloo, the bar is intimate and welcoming with a functional cellar as an awesome private dining room. Their signature dish, Spanish tortilla, is not to be missed either.On this episode we discuss:How Lower Wine Bar was foundedAlex's favourite wine regions and producersThe best spots in London to try your favourite winesIf you want to listen to a blind tasting live then this is the episode for you. Tell us in the comments if you want more blind tastings.If you have not already, then please follow us on Spotify/Apple and on Instagram (⁠@The_Premier_Cru⁠) as it makes a massive difference to the channel!

We're Back! In this episode we share travel suggestions, some more shenanigans, and surprising results of a red wine blind tasting. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine and listen to our latest episode.Winecamp23@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wine_camp_podcast/Music: Windows Rolled Down by The 126ers, Wes Hutchinson Windows Rolled Down - The 126ers Wes Hutchinson % - Free Music Download For Creators (happysoulmusic.com)

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe mixes up the format of the blind tasting series. This and upcoming episodes will feature single blind comparatives, which help tasters overcome common misidentifications of similar wines and develop a better understanding of the data points that drive cause and effect.   For this episode, three Chardonnays are poured for Advanced Sommelier Wendy Shoemaker, the Western Regional Sales Manager for Frog's Leap Winery in Napa Valley. Wendy, who has a chemistry background, has also worked in some of San Francisco's great restaurants, including Californios and the St. Francis Yacht Club.   Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!

Join us for an exciting episode as Texas Whiskey Geek returns to the podcast! The hosts discuss industry news, including Marlene Holmes' historic induction into the Whiskey Magazine Hall of Fame. Googs revisits Blood Oath, Pack 9, while Vinnie rediscovers a forgotten Ford Hamilton Double Barrel whiskey.The highlight of the episode? A blind-tasting challenge full of bold guesses, surprising reveals, and plenty of laughs. Packed with whiskey insights, camaraderie, and lighthearted banter, this episode is a must-listen for whiskey lovers. Tune in as the hosts continue their journey through the world of whiskey!

Tonight I have secretly selected a wine for Denise and she has chosen one for me. In the show, we will discuss the blind-tasting process. After discovering the true identity of each wine, we will discuss the characteristics of each.Blind-tasting involves the 5 S's.SeeSwirlSniffSipStateYou can get a “Deductive Tasting Form” from the Court of Master Sommeliers online. https://www.mastersommeliers.org/Tonight, we are blinding tasting two wines including:2021 Chianti Classico Basilica Cafaggio Vendemmia. This wine was purchased at Costco for $9.89. Cherry and milk Chocolate with notes of soil, freshly cut grass and herbs. Tastes of strawberry and cherry with some salty, crushed stone, and grassy-herbal soil. Relaxed tannins. The Wine Enthusiast rated this wine a 90 and also a Best Buy. We both liked this wine and gave it a score of 3. We would both buy again.2020 The Herdsman Cabernet Sauvignon, from Zamora, California. I purchased this wine from WineStyles for around $22.00. Flavors of black cherry, plum, maple and mocha. Maybe not the most complex wine, but very tasty and easy drinking. We both scored it a 4 and will purchase again.Next week we will learn about Zinfandel.2019 Kirkland Signature, Old Vine Zinfandel. This wine was purchased from Costco for $9.99, and comes from Sonoma County, California.2019 Seghesio Zinfandel. This wine was also purchased from Costco for $16.99. The wine comes from Sonoma County.

In the latest episode of Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours a red wine for two Seattle sommeliers aspiring to achieve the Master Sommelier Diploma. Chris Lara has worked for top Seattle restaurants for the last 30 years, including Matt's in the Market, Crush, John Howie Steak, and Metropolitan Grill, where he is currently the wine director. Seattle native Torrey Lewis got his start in the kitchen as a pastry cook before he fell for wine. He is now the wine director for Willows Lodge and Barking Frog restaurant in Woodinville, Washington. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!

In the latest episode of the GuildSomm blind tasting podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours a white wine for two Master Sommeliers from opposite sides of the country while chatting with them about their approaches to blind tasting, what has been challenging for them, and how they apply blind tasting skills to their work. Rebecca Fineman is a partner in San Francisco restaurants Ungrafted and Glou Glou and has previously written for GuildSomm. Scott Tyree works out of Freeport, Maine, as an educator and consultant, and he spends part of the year in Cape Town, South Africa. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!

Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O'Loughlin celebrate the 2025 Wine of the Year—a beautifully crafted Chardonnay from Oakridge. Together, they unravel the layers of this award-winning wine, exploring its unique aroma, complex flavours, and the best advice when it comes to this wines exceptional aging potential. They also reveal ideal drinking windows, perfect food pairings, and the masterful craftsmanship that makes this Chardonnay worthy of a wait list. Wine: https://oakridgewines.com.au/wine/864-funder-diamond-drive-block-chardonnay-2022/ Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours. The Sponsor of Got Somme https://www.grays.com/search/wine Watch this full episode on YouTube with in depth Visuals from the Oakridge Winery and the Wine itself: https://youtu.be/XB8prwUzXfk Podcast and YouTube created, produced and edited by www.sessioninprogress.com.au

Send us a textReady to explore the world of bourbon like never before? Join me as I promise an unforgettable journey into bourbon tasting,  Plus, a dive into the art of blind tasting as we navigate through affordable bourbons under $30 and reveal how our evolving palates shape our favorites.In this engaging episode, explore the nuances of flavor and aroma with industry insights from esteemed guests Aaron Harris and Brent Elliott. Our blind tasting session brings to light unexpected favorites like Early Times and Jim Beam Double Oak, showcasing their unique qualities. We'll also share exciting updates from the Scotchy Bourbon Boys' adventures at festivals and our famous bus tours. This episode offers more than just tasting notes—it's a celebration of the bourbon community and the role of social media in bringing enthusiasts together.Finally, let's explore the fascinating world of whiskey finishes and the events that highlight them. From the rich, chocolatey notes of Green River 1885 to the innovative techniques of Chicken Cock Double Oak, each bottle tells a story of craftsmanship and creativity. Don't miss our insights into the importance of promoting whiskey events and the power of social media. And remember, good bourbon equates to good friends and good times, so we encourage you to enjoy responsibly and join us for our live sessions for more spirited discussions.voice over Whiskey Thief If You Have Gohsts Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com

This episode features a conversation with the 2024 Champion of our "Unusual Suspects" Blind Tasting Competition that was hosted by the Oenophile Institute at the beginning of August in Atlanta, GA. This was the second annual session of this competition format where we have two rounds of blind tasting flights – 3 white wines followed by 3 red wines - and then the two highest scores from each round move on to a final round to crown a winner. The wines, however, are all just on the fringe or technically not typically testable in wine certification exams, so the wines can be from basically anywhere in the world. And this year, we had to have a second bonus final round because the top four competitors all scored so evenly on the first wine – but what happened in the "final final" round was truly impressive because our 2024 Champion, Joe Herrig, basically called that wine 100% correctly to walk away with the trophy and cash prize. On this episode, you'll hear from our winner, Joe, as he breaks down his thought process and logic for each of his calls from the competition. Joe was first on this podcast in June of 2022 (Episode 78) and he is still the Director of Education for Georiga Crown Distribution Company. He has since earned his Diploma through the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, so he now holds one of the highest honors in the world of wine education. You'll hear how he approached the process of identifying these wines and how he connects his palate skills to his theory knowledge. You can follow him @suburbanwino on Instagram. Recorded August 25, 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Jonathan Eichholz,MS, about proven study methods that have helped both of them develop the skill to not only pass the Master Sommelier exam but also continue to improve their tasting ability and adapt to evolving wine typicity. Working with the GuildSomm team, Jonathan keeps the compendium up to date and occasionally teaches classes. He has worked at the acclaimed New York City restaurants The Modern and Aquavit, and he passed the Master Sommelier exam in 2023.  Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!

Jordan and Max talk a recent Summer ingredient fuelled meal at Stella: West Hollywood, before returning days later to undertake a meaty marathon of a blind beef tasting. Into the Beverly Blvd. restaurant the boys went to help chef Rob Gentile and team determine the best tasting steak out of eight worthy prime and wagyu opponents. Smacking of lips on mic occured, keto lifestyles were maintained, and a winner was crowned.

Can we all admit that Houston makes some damn good Pilsners?  This week Ryan and Drew set up another spectacular blind tasting to crown Houston's Best German Pilsner in an episode rife with controversy.  Will Lil' Snack from 11 Below hold onto its blind tasting crown, or will one of the new challengers steal their thunder?  Listen to find out!Featured Beers:Lil' Snack.  11 Below Brewing, Houston, TX.  4.5% ABV.Cloud Punch. Bad Astronaut Brewing, Houston, TX.  5.2% ABV.Dollar Pils Y'all.  Holler Brewing Co., Houston, TX. 5.4% ABV.Professor Pils. Paradigm Brewing Company, Tomball, TX. 5.5% ABV. Other Shout-Outs:Fredericksburg, TXKarbach BrewingPilsen, Czech BohemiaJosef Groll - inventor of the PilsnerHuggy BrewerUntappdNook Brewing713 Music HallBlackberry Smoke HTOWN Brewery Challenge Tracker - See how we're doing on our challenge to visit all breweries within 50 miles of Houston! NEW WEBSITE and MERCH PAGE!  Check out all the great podcasts that are a part of Cross the Streams media!https://www.crossthestreamsmedia.com/show/beering-aint-easy/Follow @beeringainteasy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube, email us at beeringainteasy@gmail.com, or follow our beer quest on Untappd, username BeeringAintEasyDrew.

Blind tasting of top shelf vs. bottom shelf alcohol of various types. Please excuse some of the audio issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis and Denise are opting for a budget-friendly approach tonight, with each wine costing less than $10. We chose three refreshing summer wines that won't break the bank. We taste the 2023 Landkastel Riesling ($6.99) from Aldi, 2023 Kirkland Pinot Grigio ($4.99) from Costco, and the Espiral Vinho Verde ($4.99) from Trader Joe's. Listen to find out our favorite.

Eric investigates the Boce Coaster, descending into a noir mystery narrative to determine if it's possible for a drink coaster to reduce fusel oils in distilled spirits using "quantum tunneling." Buckle up. This is a weird one.

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with two Seattle sommeliers, each working in a different sector of the business, about how they apply blind tasting skills to their daily routines. They taste a white wine that tends to be a bit tricky! Ally Lanoue is the assistant wine director at the Canlis restaurant, a Seattle icon that has been open for more than 70 years on Lake Union. Originally from Massachusetts, Ally studied violin at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and found her way into restaurants while attending school. She moved to Washington in 2018 to take a serving job at Canlis and has progressed through the ranks, turning her career focus to wine. Paul Swanson is the regional account manager for WineBid, where he evaluates and acquires private cellars for the online company. He is also an educator for the wine studies program at South Seattle College. Paul found his passion for wine during college while working at Bern's Steak House, in Tampa, where he discovered how vast the world of wine is. He moved to Seattle in 2008 and, in 2011, was part of the opening service team of RN74, where he worked with Chris and a team of other talented sommeliers and later became the lead sommelier. Enjoy the show and leave us a review if you found it helpful in your own pursuit of becoming a better taster and beverage professional!

This week Matt and I discuss one of my favorite films, Walter Hill's The Warriors. Before discussing the movie we do another 4 way blind tasting. This time with Knob Creek Single Barrels. Here's the order of glasses if you want to follow along.1. KC 9yr Single Barrel2. Alameda Store Pick3. Louie's Liquor Store Pick4. Reserve Bar Store Pick

This week Matt and I discuss M. Night Shyamalan's 4th film, "Unbreakable". Everyone should see this movie. Before we dig into the film we have a four way blind tasting of Sagamore Spirit Single Barrel Selects. Here's the list if you want to follow along.Glass 1. Reserve BarGlass 2. LA Bourbon & Whiskey SocietyGlass 3. Total WineGlass 4. BevMo

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with two talented Canadian wine professionals, Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert. They taste a red wine blind and discuss how they apply blind tasting in their work and why it's okay to be wrong from time to time. Barbara Philip is a Master of Wine and is currently a category manager for BC Liquor Stores, a role in which she is responsible for buying all sparkling, fortified, and European selections. She was the first Canadian woman to earn the title of MW, in 2007, and is based in Vancouver. Élyse Lambert resides in Montreal and has been working in the restaurant industry for more than 25 years. She became Canada's second woman Master Sommelier in 2015 and placed fifth in the Best Sommelier of the World competition in Argentina in 2016. She consults for The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, and other private and corporate clients. Enjoy the show and leave us a review if you found it helpful in your own pursuits of being a better taster and beverage professional!

Welcome to the first Blind Tasting With... Episode; In this series we will try to understand the processes that different people go through when decifering what is in their copita during a blind tasting. 

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - This week Matt and Kevin let their wives blind pick some cigars for them and they smoke together on the show and try to guess what the ladies came up with! This is always a fun exercise for any cigar smoker. Tune in to hear what the boys thought they were smoking before finding out at the end. We also talk about the current running of our 2024 CFCF Raffle! Click here to donate and get raffle tickets! - https://go.rallyup.com/a55f78/Campaign/Details  Visit www.2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Be Exceptional Micallef Black - It's a black out!

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno of Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. They talk about their experiences with blind tasting and how they employ blind tasting skills in their current roles. Braithe Tidwell is the corporate beverage director for the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group in New Orleans. Braithe was the first full-time sommelier at Brennan's Restaurant after its 2015 reopening under new ownership, then became the wine director before transitioning to her current role with the broader restaurant group. Sam Bortugno is the wine director for Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans. He is an Advanced Sommelier through the CMS-A and is currently working his way through the Master Sommelier examination process. Sam has spent 18 years in the restaurant industry, transitioning into wine and spirits after initially training as a chef. After their tasting conversations, Braithe and Sam taste the same white wine together. Listen closely and guess along with them! We reveal the wine at the end of the episode.

And the winner is… America, obviously.  The Beering Ain't Easy podcast embarks on a blind tasting adventure through the most recognizable American Lager macro beers and one notable exception - Troy Aikman's patented Eight Beer.  Can Troy's beer redeem the Cowboys playoff losing streak, or will he be relegated to the Keystone Light division?   Will Ryan's love of conspiracy theories finally pay off in a big way by being the first to uncover Houston Brewery moves?  And lastly, will Ryan love or hate his Nickelback concert experience?  You don't want to miss this one.Featured Beers:Bud Light.  Anheuser Busch, St Louis, MO. 4.2% ABVMiller Lite. Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI. 4.2% ABVCoors Light. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, CO. 4.2% ABVPabst Blue Ribbon.  Pabst Brewing Company, San Antonio, TX. 4.8% ABVEight Elite Light Lager. EIGHT Brewing Co, ?? United States.  4% ABV Other Shout-Outs:Troy Airman / Dallas CowboysBarry Switzer / University of OklahomaFaubourg Brewing Co.  New Orleans, LAVerona, WIOregon State Food Science DeptPhil Leinart (AB, Harpoon, Ommegang)Gayle Benson:  New Orleans Saints, PelicansKeystone LightMichelob UltraHipster Sauce11 Below BrewingFortress BrewingB-52 BrewingX FilesSalt & Oak Brewing / HazeboizNickelback / Houston Rodeo / Houston ChronicleDrake/Bun-BVector Brewing, Dallas, TXOak Highlands Brewing, Dallas, TX HTOWN Brewery Challenge Tracker - See how we're doing on our challenge to visit all breweries within 50 miles of Houston!WEBSITE and MERCH PAGE!  Check out all the great podcasts that are a part of Cross the Streams media!https://www.crossthestreamsmedia.com/show/beering-aint-easy/ Follow @beeringainteasy on Facebook, Instagram, X,Threads, or YouTube, email us at beeringainteasy@gmail.com, or follow our beer quest on Untappd, username BeeringAintEasyDrew.

Join us as we blind test 10 beers that fall into the International Pale Lager BJCP category, as well as an additional surprise beer!  We'll be joined by Ted, owner and brewer at Brewery Outré in Kalamazoo, MI. We're testing some "on the go" audio equipment in this episode for the first time, fingers crossed! Cheers!

This week Chris and I blind taste 6 Sierra Norte Mexican Whiskey's, White Corn, Yellow Corn, Black Corn, Purple Corn, Red Corn, and Rainbow Corn. We also try out a new Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Pick from Canyon CIty Liquour in Azusa CA as well as my rye infinity bottle which I've named "The Water of Life". All while discussing Dune. We dive into David Lynch's 1984 film as well as Denis Villeneauve's 2 parter. Cheers!

It's been a minute since we've recorded, so we decided to come back in style by blind tasting Nitro Dry Irish Stouts. We've got 8 to go through : Guinness, Sullivans, O'Hara's, Murphy's, Forged, Guinness Zero, Zero Gravity and Lawson's. Does Guinness hold the top spot? Or do the American craft brewers make a better beer than the Irish? And, which of these bunch do you try to emulate if you want to submit your home brew to a competition? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strikemashboil/message

Episode 8: Blind Tasting: Pinot Noir is now live!Dave and Ray put their tasting skills to the test to see if they can deduce which wine comes from which wine region. In addition to naming the wine region, they share if they like the wine, their tasting notes, and if they think the wine is under or over $25. Curious to see how well (or not well) they did?  Listen to find out!2021 @bigtablefarm Big Table Farm Willamette Valley Pinot Noir [Oregon, USA].2021 @lovejadot Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir [France].2020 @loveblockwine Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir [New Zealand].2021 Au Bon Climat @aubonclimatwine @aubonclimat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir [California, USA].There was 5th Mystery Wine for Dave and Ray that was not part of the initial line-up: 2021 @bodegamontsecano Montsecano 'Refugio' Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir [Chile].To Listen and Subscribe to the Podcast, follow @4_glasses_to_finish on Instagram and click on the link in bio. Available on all podcast streaming platforms.

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeynoobs   The most honest possible whiskey review: a blind tasting. In this episode, I walk through my honest thoughts about Jim Bridger Bourbon, and let me tell you, I was SHOCKED at the big reveal. This whiskey is far more unique than I realized, but what is it worth? You'll have to listen to find out!  

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Marissa Kipp and MS Tyler Alden. They discuss their blind tasting journeys, the challenges they've faced while honing their tasting abilities, and the role of alcohol in blind tasting. Marissa Kipp is a sommelier at the retail shop Cru & Domaine in Portland, Oregon. She also works as a consultant, with a focus on hospitality and beverage education. Marissa is an Advanced Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. Tyler Alden is the director of food and beverage at Barking Frog and Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Washington. He has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and became a Master Sommelier in 2022. He is also a Certified Cicerone. After their tasting conversations, Marissa and Tyler taste the same red wine. Listen closely and guess along with them! We reveal the wine at the end of the episode. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review to support the show. Cheers!

Cooking with Kevin@artistacigars #wesuckatvideo #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Barger, Good ol Boy MikeGuest: Kevin Newman – Artista CigarsCHATS – Dive into the smoky world of cigars with 'Sips, Suds, and Smokes' as they bring you an intimate chat episode straight from Smokers Abbey in East Nashville. Join host Good Old Boy Barger and Kevin Newman from Artista Cigars as they discuss everything from the intricacies of cigar manufacturing to Kevin's unexpected journey from washing cars to becoming the vice president of a leading cigar company. Get ready for a blind tasting, hearty laughs, and stories that weave through the tapestry of the tobacco industry. The blind cigar is Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz where you'll here what Kevin thinks about it. We have a Power Hour segment during our online version with Good ol Boy Mike joining the discussion.Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz – SMOKES -4info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple & Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Big thanks to Smokers Abbey East Nashville for hosting us for this recording.www.smokersabbey.comEnjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadCigar Podcast+++, Artista Cigars+++, Kevin Newman+++, Blind Tasting+++, Smokers Abbey+++, East Nashville+++, Tobacco Industry+++, Cigar Manufacturing+++, Dominican Republic+++, Vertical Integration+++, Cigar Culture+++, Tobacco Leaf Grower+++, Swisher Sweets+++, H. Upman Cigars+++, Phillips And King+++, Latino Culture+++, Cigar Aficionado+++, Cigar Relationships+++, Pca Trade Show+++, Psycho Seven Cigar+++Artista Cigarshttps://www.artesano-del-tobacco.net/Smokers Abbeyhttps://www.smokersabbey.com/Phillips and Kinghttps://www.phillipsandking.com/Upmann Cigarshttps://www.hupmann.com/Psycho Seven Cigarhttps://psyko7.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cooking with Kevin@artistacigars #wesuckatvideo #cigars #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Barger, Good ol Boy MikeGuest: Kevin Newman – Artista CigarsCHATS – Dive into the smoky world of cigars with 'Sips, Suds, and Smokes' as they bring you an intimate chat episode straight from Smokers Abbey in East Nashville. Join host Good Old Boy Barger and Kevin Newman from Artista Cigars as they discuss everything from the intricacies of cigar manufacturing to Kevin's unexpected journey from washing cars to becoming the vice president of a leading cigar company. Get ready for a blind tasting, hearty laughs, and stories that weave through the tapestry of the tobacco industry. The blind cigar is Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz where you'll here what Kevin thinks about it. We have a Power Hour segment during our online version with Good ol Boy Mike joining the discussion.Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz – SMOKES -4info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple & Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Big thanks to Smokers Abbey East Nashville for hosting us for this recording.www.smokersabbey.com Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadCigar Podcast+++, Artista Cigars+++, Kevin Newman+++, Blind Tasting+++, Smokers Abbey+++, East Nashville+++, Tobacco Industry+++, Cigar Manufacturing+++, Dominican Republic+++, Vertical Integration+++, Cigar Culture+++, Tobacco Leaf Grower+++, Swisher Sweets+++, H. Upman Cigars+++, Phillips And King+++, Latino Culture+++, Cigar Aficionado+++, Cigar Relationships+++, Pca Trade Show+++, Psycho Seven Cigar+++Artista Cigarshttps://www.artesano-del-tobacco.net/ Smokers Abbeyhttps://www.smokersabbey.com/ Phillips and Kinghttps://www.phillipsandking.com/ H. Upmann Cigarshttps://www.hupmann.com/ Psycho Seven Cigarhttps://psyko7.com/

In our first blind tasting episode of 2024, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Clara Klein and Jeremy Schwartz, lead sommeliers with the Frasca Hospitality Group in Colorado. They talk about the role of blind tasting in their work and studies, then tackle the complex topic of minerality in wine. Clara is the lead sommelier at Denver's Sunday Vinyl, which she helped open in 2019 after working at Frasca Food and Wine and Tavernetta. Prior to these roles with the Frasca Hospitality Group, Clara was a sommelier at The Little Nell in Aspen and Mourad in San Francisco. She has worked harvest in Italy and California. Jeremy is part of the team at Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, where he has worked for 17 years. He transitioned to the wine industry from the medical field and worked most front-of-house positions at Frasca before stepping into the lead sommelier role. Jeremy is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. After their tasting conversations, Clara and Jeremy taste the same wine. Listen closely and guess along with them! We reveal the wine at the end of the episode. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review to support the show. Cheers!

The Bo Brothers had some time to kill and got together for an impromptu version of 2 Shots on a Barrel Podcast.  JimBo surprised JBow with a special blind bourbon tasting and find out which bourbon he liked the best and the one -- well not as much.  The Bo Brothers talked about upcoming guests, a new 6 hole par 3 golf course at Graham Memorial Park in Lebanon Kentucky, JimBo's slippage which turned into a classic blooper video for JBow to disseminate.  The Bo Brothers closed out the show reminding everyone to JUST BE KIND!  Catch this show which turned out to be a lot of fun and a blind bourbon tasting like you have never heard!https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a lawsuit involving Lisa Vanderpump, once again share their thoughts on olive oil on ice cream, and dive deep into the bloodhound that's solving food crime in North Carolina. For this week's Taste Test, they try a flight of grapes blind and try to name them. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producer: Mike Wargon Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this penultimate episode of season 5, Matt and I blind taste all of the Nelson Bros whiskies I have in my collection and discuss Quentin Tarantino's 8th film, "The Hateful Eight".Special thanks to Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery for sending me their distillery only releases. Love you all!Here's the list of whiskies we blind tasted so you can follow along.Glass 1: Nelson Bros Sherry CaskGlass 2: Nelson Greenbrier Tennessee Whiskey Cask StrengthGlass 3: Nelson Bros ClassicGlass 4: Nelson Bros Honey CaskGlass 5: Nelson Greenbrier Tennessee WhiskeyGlass 6: Nelson Bros Cognac CaskGlass 7: Nelson Bros RyeGlass 8: Nelson Bros ReserveHit the linktree and subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow on InstagramDrinks and a Movie linktreeClick here to learn more about Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery

In our new tasting episode, host Christopher Tanghe speaks with fellow Master Sommeliers Mark Guillaudeu and Chris Gaither. They discuss their tasting journeys; how they recognize texture and, in particular, phenolic bitterness in wine; and the ways they apply blind tasting skills in their current roles. Mark Guillaudeu is a sommelier at the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix. Previously, he worked at the two Michelin-starred Commis in Oakland. He won the Best Sommelier USA title in June 2022. In addition to achieving the Master Sommelier certification, Mark holds the WSET Diploma and is currently working through the MW program. Chris Gaither and his wife, Rebecca Fineman, also a Master Sommelier, own Ungrafted and GluGlu in San Francisco. Chris worked at Spruce, Restaurant Gary Danko, Michael Mina, and Octavia prior to opening his own restaurants. He is an adjunct instructor at the San Francisco Wine School. After their tasting conversations, Mark and Chris taste the same white wine. Listen closely and guess along with them! We reveal the wine at the end of the episode. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review to support the show. Cheers!

Please consider checking out the Whiskey Noobs Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeynoobs Why are some bourbons so expensive? Sometimes it's a quality thing, sometimes it's a marketing thing, sometimes it's both. In order to break down some of the factors that affect the cost of a whiskey, I sit down and do a blind tasting and talk about the most important aspects of a whiskey (in terms of cost drivers). Of course, I do also break down OTHER cost drivers, like packaging, marketing, the Bourbon-Bubble, etc.  The 12 whiskeys that could have been selected for this episode were: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Wild Turkey 101, Wyoming Whiskey, Rabbit-Hole Cavehill, Bowman Brothers Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Middle West Spirits Bourbon, Four Roses Small Batch Select, Larceny Barrel Proof, Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve, Eagle Rare, and Weller Antique 107. If you don't want to know what I am tasting, stop reading now! This episode features a full, in depth, blind review of Rabbit-Hole Cavehill.

We're back with a new tasting episode! This week, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe discusses blind tasting practices with MS Steven McDonald and Rachael Liggett-Draper. They explore their tasting challenges, how they have calibrated acid and tannin calls, and the ways they apply blind tasting skills in their everyday work. Steven McDonald is the executive wine director for the Pappas Bros Steakhouses in Houston and Dallas. He moved to Houston from New York City in 2011 to join the Pappas Bros team. Steven passed the Master Sommelier exam in 2018. Rachael Liggett-Draper has worked as a sommelier at The Little Nell in Aspen since 2021; previously, she worked at several restaurants and wine bars in Vail. Rachael is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. After their tasting conversations, Steven and Rachael taste the same red wine. Listen closely and guess along with them! We reveal the wine at the end of the episode. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review to support the show. Cheers!

Lead singer of Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, Maynard James Keenan joins The Fred Minnick Show to talk about music and his favorite things about drink. :20 Co-host introductions 1:01 Guest introduction 1:28 Fort Nelson Crusta Cocktails and Music 5:07 Mead Book 6:55 Maynard James Keenan and Wine 10:08 Canned Mead 14:07 Canned White Wine 17:06 Pandemic and Music 25:21 Whiskey 26:53 Michter's 10 Year Rye 31:16 Rabbit Hole Five Grain Chocolate Malt 34:08 Fermentation 38:30 Seelbach's Bourbon [????] Finished in Sparklingh Wine Barrels 41:38 Mead History 45:40 White Dog, Spirits and Vodka Sucks 53:47 Wine Tasting 1:03:44 Blind Tasting and the Silver Oak Story 1:10:09 Barrell Craft Spirits Toasted Oak Bourbon 1:13:06 Legion and Wine Regions 1:23:17 Cheers to Maynard 1:23:49 Wrapup

In our latest podcast, Seattle wine professionals Erin Lyman and James Lechner discuss blind tasting with host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe. They explore the value of blind tasting, their personal tasting challenges, and how they use blind tasting in their current positions. Erin Lyman is the owner of the long-standing Seattle wine shop Champion Wine Cellars. She took over the business from its founder in 2017. Erin has completed WSET Level 3 and the French Wine Scholar program. James Lechner is the general manager of Domaine & Estates, a division of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. He is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, and a board member for SommFoundation. Listen along as Erin and James blind taste a red wine, and see if you can guess along with them. We'll reveal the wine they're tasting at the end of the episode. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review, as this helps us connect with and grow our community. Cheers!

In this jam-packed episode, we talk with Stefan about his journey through the Michelin-starred ranks like Le Manoir Aux Saison by Raymond Blanc and The Fat Duck and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, where he achieved his MS designation in 2017. We then discuss his new online course, tips on blind tasting, whether “supertasters” exist, which varietals or regions get easily mixed up during MS studying, and more. If you're looking to become more knowledgeable about anything and everything wine, Stefan Neumann, MS, is a wonderful resource.“Master Sommelier” is a moniker saved for the most expert wine tasters in the world. Training, studying, and blind-tasting are vital to achieving this goal. Luckily, Stefan Neumann, MS, is here to help wine students and professionals alike. Born in Austria and based in London, Stefan is a consultant for many wine brands, including Graham's, LVMH, and Austrian Wine Marketing. And he's just launched his online blind-tasting course, helping aspiring sommeliers pass their wine exams and qualifications.Find out more: https://stefanneumann.co.ukConnect with him online: @stefanthesommelier_msFind out more about his wine tasting course: https://stefanneumann.co.uk/blind-tasting/Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!