Blind Tasting Podcast

You're gonna get honest (and sometimes irreverent) reviews, news, and opinions on whiskey and the industry. Will I dwell on the minutia? Sure, sometimes. Will I use sarcasm to get my point across? Yep. Either way you can bet you'll learn something and have something to say about it and that is exactly what Blind Tasting Podcast is all about. Bourbon, Whiskey, and Attitude! Enjoy!

Blind Tasting Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by John Starck, with 111 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Starck hosts Blind Tasting Podcast, a leisure show with 111 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  World’s Best Bourbon, Guess the Whiskey Returns & I Rant About AI

  Aug 13, 202630 minS3

  This week on the Blind Tasting Podcast, I’ve got a little bit of everything. I’m talking about the 2026 ASCOT Awards, big news from Pursuit Spirits, and a new bourbon documentary that every bourbon history nerd needs to check out. Then, I’ve got the latest Old Forester 117 Series release. And then... Guess the Whiskey is BACK!!! And finally, I rant about AI and thermostats. Yeah... I really do. So grab yourself a pour and come hang out for another round of bourbon, whiskey, history, technology, and even some shenanigans. Grab my book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/

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  Episode #28

  Four Roses NEW Yellow Label 100 Proof: Should You Buy It?

  Jul 30, 20268 minS3

  The new Four Roses Yellow Label 100 Proof is here! Is this the next great budget bourbon...or should you leave it on the shelf? Crank up the volume and let’s find out! Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/

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  Episode #27

  Whiskey Witness Protection Program: Which Bottle Gets Banished Forever?

  Jul 26, 202613 minS3

  I asked one simple question: If you could banish ONE whiskey forever...which one would it be? All ya’ll whiskey freaks answered. Hundreds of opinions. Plenty of grudges. More than a few surprises. Today we're revealing the results of the very first Whiskey Witness Protection Program as bottles are defended, condemned, and quietly relocated for their own safety. (And maybe ours) Who survives...and who gets voted off the whiskey island? Grab a pour, send the kids over to Grandma's house, and crank up this episode! Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/

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  Episode #26

  Old Forester 117 Series High Angels' Share Rye: Hype or Heaven?

  Jul 21, 202617 minS3

  I picked up Old Forester's High Angels' Share Rye (Batch 001) from the 117 Series at the distillery on Whiskey Row in Louisville, and today I'm putting it to the test. We'll talk about what makes this limited-edition, 110-proof rye unique, how those high angel's share barrels create a more concentrated whiskey, and I'll break down the nose, palate, finish, and whether it's worth the $65 price tag. Most importantly, does it earn a Keep It, Collect It, or Cull It? Let's find out. Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/

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  Episode #25

  Back in the Barrel Again! Family, Bourbon, Buffalo Trace & What's Up Next

  Jul 13, 202635 minS3

  The Blind Tasting Podcast is back! After a short break, John catches up on family, summer adventures, and America's 250th birthday before diving into the latest bourbon news. This episode covers Buffalo Trace, Sazerac's latest moves, new 1792 releases, upcoming whiskey reviews, and a look at what's coming next for the podcast. Pour a glass and join your number one attitudinal bourbon destination! Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/

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