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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2.12 - Weller Full Proof Bourbon

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

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

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

2.10 - Compass Box Whisky - Orangerie Scotch Whisky Infusion

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

2.9 - Mackmyra Vinterglöd Swedish Single Malt Whisky

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

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

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

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

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

2.6 - Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera Rum

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

2.5 - Loch Lomond 21 Year Single Grain Whisky

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

2.4 - Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon

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 #educationCheck out Steven's Blog here: https://rumdiariesblog.wordpress.com/

2.3 - Savanna Herr Blanc 57%, Reunion Island Rum

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

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

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

2.1 - River Antoine Rum (Tourist bottling)

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/spiritspeopleFeel 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)AppearanceClarity: ClearIntensity: MediumColor: GoldSuggested texture: HighNoseCondition: CleanIntensity: PronouncedAroma characteristics: Peat, bonfire, charred wood logs, sultanas, overripe pears, dried lemon peel, salty rocks (coastal), beeswaxOther 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%PalateSweetness: DryTexture: Warming, mouth filling, High viscosityIntensity: Pronounced Flavor characteristics: Peat, bonfire, black peppercorns, cloves, hints of tar, lemon peel, pearsOther 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%ConclusionQuality level: OutstandingBlind guess: Peated Single Malt, Bourbon Cask, ~15 yearsIf you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

1.22 - Ardbeg Uigeadail

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/spiritspeopleFeel 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)AppearanceClarity: ClearIntensity: DeeColor: GoldSuggested texture: MediumNoseCondition: CleanIntensity: MediumAroma characteristics: Overripe sweet apples, grapes, vanilla, cinnamon, baked sugar crystals, fragrant, hints of toasted oakOther 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%PalateSweetness: DryTexture: Silky, warming, medium viscosityIntensity: MediumFlavor 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%ConclusionQuality level: OutstandingBlind guess: Single malt, first fill bourbon cask, 10 years oldSpirit B - Strathclyde 27 year old Single Grain Whisky Rare Auld Duncan Taylor (53.5%) (Fully matured in Sherry Cask)AppearanceClarity: ClearIntensity: Light > mediumColor: AmberSuggested texture: Medium > highNoseCondition: Clean Intensity: MediumAroma characteristics: Dates, baked apples, vanilla, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, molasses, marcipan, undefined smoke elementOther 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%PalateSweetness: DryTexture: Silky, mouth filling, medium > high viscosityIntensity: PronouncedFlavor characteristics: Dates, raisins, brown sugar, molasses, roasted nuts, dried orange peelOther 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%ConclusionQuality level: OutstandingBlind 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

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

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/spiritspeopleFeel 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)AppearanceClarity: ClearIntensity: WaterwhiteColor: ColorlessSuggested texture: MediumNoseCondition: CleanIntensity: MediumAroma characteristics: Juniper, lime zest and pith, licorice root, hints of aniseed and cumin, mintOther 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%PalateSweetness: DryTexture: Silky, low > medium viscosityIntensity: MediumFlavor characteristics: Earthy, herbaceous, bitter lime pith, licorice root, aniseedOther 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%ConclusionQuality level: Very goodBlind guess: A dry ginSpirit B - Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin (42.6% ABV)AppearanceClarity: ClearIntensity: PaleColor: LemonSuggested texture: MediumNoseCondition: Clean Intensity: MediumAroma characteristics: Juniper, all-sorts licorice and gummy bears, star anise, sage, cloves, cardamom, black currant, beeswaxOther 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%PalateSweetness: DryTexture: Watery, low viscosityIntensity: MediumFlavor characteristics: All-sorts licorice, sage, cloves, cardamomOther 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%ConclusionQuality level: OutstandingBlind guess: A dry barrel aged ginIf you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at any time on Instagram @spiritspeople

1.20 - Kalevala Small Batch Distilled Gin & Kyrö Koskue Small Batch Rye Gin

This is a Spirits People podcast by Johnny Michaelsen, dedicated to tasting fine spirits without the influence of brands and marketing. In each episode, I’ll be tasting fine spirits, not knowing what they are or who made them, and provide You with my detailed tasting notes following the WSET systematic approach to tasting. If you enjoy this podcast, I'd love to get your support on patreon page where I do more exclusive content and much more: patreon.com/spiritspeopleAs of season 2 of the podcast, you can also watch on video. Subscribe on YouTube for the Video episodes of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalnTq1xNJpr1PPcf2s9JgwnUyOVLljG7

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