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Spirits Blind Tasting - A Spirits People Podcast

Johnny Michaelsenspiritspeople.com
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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Episodes

2.12 - Weller Full Proof Bourbon

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

Mar 05, 202019 min

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 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

Feb 13, 202022 min

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 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

Feb 06, 202025 min

2.9 - Mackmyra Vinterglöd Swedish Single Malt Whisky

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

Jan 30, 202032 min

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 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

Jan 23, 202026 min

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 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

Jan 16, 202026 min

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 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

Jan 09, 202026 min

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 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

Jan 02, 202025 min

2.4 - Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon

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

Dec 26, 201926 min

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 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://rumdiariesb...

Dec 19, 201926 min

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 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

Dec 12, 201926 min

2.1 - River Antoine Rum (Tourist bottling)

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

Dec 05, 201930 min

1.22 - Ardbeg Uigeadail

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) Ap...

Nov 06, 201921 min

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 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 th...

Oct 30, 201942 min

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

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 f...

Oct 23, 201933 min

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

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. M...

Oct 16, 201930 min

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

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...

Oct 09, 201931 min

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

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 M...

Oct 02, 201935 min

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

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 M...

Sep 25, 201934 min

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

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 tas...

Sep 18, 201937 min

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

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 note...

Sep 11, 201940 min

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

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 ...

Sep 04, 201938 min

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

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 c...

Aug 28, 201934 min

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

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 ...

Aug 21, 201933 min

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

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...

Aug 14, 201932 min

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

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 t...

Aug 07, 201934 min

1.8 - Weller 12 Bourbon & Old Weller Antique 107 Bourbon

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 als...

Jul 31, 201928 min

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

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 No...

Jul 24, 201936 min

1.6 - SangSom Special Rum & St. George Botanivore Gin

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 Intens...

Jul 17, 201933 min

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

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 ...

Jul 10, 201929 min
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