169. Can We Guess These Whiskeys? Blind Barrels Challenge | The Cigar Guys Podcast

169. Can We Guess These Whiskeys? Blind Barrels Challenge | The Cigar Guys Podcast

From The Cigar Guys Podcast by The Cigar Guys

April 4, 2026 · 1h 15m

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The episode features a blind tasting challenge with Bobby from Blind Barrels, exploring whiskey flavors and profiles.

Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheCigarGuys⁠ Our Podcast Microphones: ⁠https://www.maono.com/tcg⁠ (Maono PD200W) In this episode of The Cigar Guys Podcast, Alex and Jared sit down with Bobby, the owner of Blind Barrels, for a unique cigar show experience that blends cigars, whiskey, and a full-on blind tasting challenge.Blind Barrels is built around the idea of discovering craft whiskey without labels or bias, delivering curated tasting kits where you sample and guess what you’re drinking before the reveal.During this episode, we put our palates to the test — doing a guided blind tasting and trying to guess everything from the type of whiskey to proof, age, and flavor profiles… with mixed results.In This Episode:• What Blind Barrels is and how the blind tasting experience works• Why blind tasting removes bias and improves your palate• Alex and Jared attempt to guess each whiskey• Flavor breakdowns, surprises, and misses• How Blind Barrels helps people discover hidden craft distilleriesWhat started as friends doing blind tastings turned into a full platform built around exploration, discovery, and shared experiences — something that fits perfectly into a cigar show like this…

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