Blind Tasting Podcast

John Starck

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Episodes 105

Avg. Duration 28m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 4.3 (7)

Since Jul 2024

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

48%

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About This 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!

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Recent Episodes

S3E24 Is Bourbon Losing Its Soul…To Foreign Ownership?

Jun 10, 2026 9m

Is bourbon quietly being taken over by foreign corporations…or is this just the biggest overreaction in whiskey right now? We’re talkin’ Four Roses, Brown-Forman rumors, and who really controls…

S3E23 My Conversation with Bill McBrayer, McBrayer Legacy Spirits

Jun 02, 2026 38m

This week on Blind Tasting Podcast, I sit down with Bill McBrayer of McBrayer Legacy Spirits to talk bourbon history, his 175 year old family legacy, and how one forgotten Kentucky whiskey name…

S3E22 Most Underrated Bourbon? I’ve Got Thoughts. Plus Whiskey News & an Olympic-Sized Rant

May 26, 2026 40m

This week on Blind Tasting Podcast: I dig into a couple major whiskey stories, rant about the most underrated bourbon on the shelf, and somehow end up stress-testing my sanity trying to buy 2028…

S3E21 ICYMI: Cock of the Walk Bourbon Review, Is It Pappy’s Bold Wheated Cousin?

May 22, 2026 28m

In this ICYMI episode, I revisit one of my favorite bourbon reviews from the archive: Preservation Distillery’s Cock of the Walk Bourbon. After a candid conversation with VP of Operations Kyle Lloyd,…

S3E20 Why I REFUSE to Attend Bourbon & Beyond 2026

May 15, 2026 12m

I explain why I’m officially refusing to attend Bourbon & Beyond 2026 after a bizarre “hokey pokey” process that left me scratching my head. This isn’t just about one festival, it’s about how the…

S3E19 Resurrecting Silk Velvet Whiskey With Zach Hargis & Master Distiller Jacob Call

Apr 30, 2026 34m

The first batch of Silk Velvet Whiskey was produced in the winter of 1880. After 40 years, it faded into oblivion, just like so many others after Prohibition.Today, the brand is back in full force,…

S3E18 Knob Creek Blender’s Edition Review: Goodbye to Oakie

Apr 25, 2026 22m

A deep dive into Knob Creek’s first Blender’s Edition release, a 10-year sweet bourbon blend from Beam Suntory. This one hits a little differently for reasons beyond the glass, and I walk through…

S3E17 Jackson Purchase Full Proof Review, $12K Eagle Rare 30, Steph Curry Bourbon & Buffalo Trace Chaos

Apr 20, 2026 49m

Buffalo Trace drops a five-figure Eagle Rare 30 Year Old, Steph Curry’s going after mizunara finishes, and Kentucky’s arguing in court over who actually gets to claim the title of first Black-owned…

S3E16 This Huge Bottle of Bourbon Only Cost Me $23 Bucks

Apr 15, 2026 11m

While bourbon hunters chase hype bottles and horsey toppers, J.W. Dant just keeps showin’ up with 100 proof, history, and a price tag that feels like it came from another decade. Today, I pour it,…

MGP Pauses Whiskey Production for a Year: What’s It Mean for Lux Row & Limestone Branch?

Apr 13, 2026 9m Bonus

MGP’s stock has been getting crushed, the industry’s been shifting, and now MGP’s finally jumping on that same train.Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies,…

BREAKING NEWS: Sazerac Wants Brown-Forman...What Happens to Jack Daniel & Buffalo Trace?

Apr 09, 2026 5m Bonus

Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniel’s under the same umbrella? That’s the story making waves right now. Let’s break down what’s actually happening, and what it could mean if it becomes reality!Grab my new…

S3E15 Statesman Bourbon Whiskey: Is it the Redheaded Stepchild of Old Forester?

Apr 06, 2026 18m

Welcome in Whiskey Freaks to a quick-hit episode where we shine a light on a bourbon that gets ignored, disrespected, and totally overlooked. I’m talkin’ Old Forester Statesman, a solid, balanced…

S3E14 Bourbon Drops From Texas to Kentucky, Sweepstakes, & My Take on Booker’s Beam House Batch

Mar 31, 2026 23m

Today on the Blind Tasting Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into all things bourbon. We talk Garrison Brothers’ 2026 Lady Bird Bourbon and the limited Cask Strength, Lux Row Estate Bourbon grown right…

S3E13 The Only Bourbon Trail Advice You Really Need

Mar 25, 2026 5m

Alright Whiskey Freaks, before you book that flight or print out the whole Bourbon Trail map, just…stop. Today, I break down rookie mistakes, how to use the KDA “Build Your Own Trip” tool, and the…

S3E12 The Beam Bloodline Speaks: Craig Beam on Legacy, Heaven Hill & Starting Over

Mar 20, 2026 36m

Whiskey Freaks, this one’s a big one. I sit down with bourbon royalty himself, Master Distiller Craig Beam, seventh-generation distiller, newly inducted member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame,…

Breaking News: Elijah Craig Finally Did the Thing

Mar 18, 2026 4m Bonus

Elijah Craig finally rolls out a 15-year single barrel at 108 proof, and for a lot of bourbon drinkers, the first question is obvious: does this finally deliver what people have wanted the 18-year to…

Why Buffalo Trace Refuses to be on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Mar 16, 2026 8m Bonus

Why does Buffalo Trace refuse to be on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? It’s a bourbon trivia question that trips up even serious whiskey freaks. In this short episode I lay out the why and the why not…

S3E11 Stagg 25D Review: Worth the Hunt…or Hard Pass? Plus, New Releases from Makers, Barrell, Michters & More!

Mar 12, 2026 44m

Whiskey Freaks, we’re havin’ a good time today. I run through a pile of new whiskey releases from folks like Michter's, Barrell Craft Spirits, and Maker's Mark, talk about a new bourbon inspired by…

Breaking News: Sazerac Expands Its Bourbon Empire.....Again

Mar 04, 2026 13m

In this Breaking News short, I tell you how a $27 million bourbon collapse in Garrard County, Kentucky just turned into Sazerac’s latest power move in its quest for whiskey world domination.Grab my…

S3E10 Is Maker’s Mark’s NEW Age-Stated Cask Strength Actually Better…or Just Taller?

Mar 03, 2026 37m

Maker’s Mark just slapped a 7 year, 3 month age statement on their Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whisky, and the bourbon world is buzzing. But is it actually better than the “old” version…or is this…

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How many episodes does Blind Tasting Podcast have?

Blind Tasting Podcast has published 105 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Arts, Food.

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Blind Tasting Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.