In this episode, Certified Spirits Specialist, Chris Trevino, joins the guys in a discussion about aromas and tastes, training your nose to recognize and pick out certain aromas. Chris also has a YouTube channel, LiquorHound with over 4 million viewers. JD sets out to make a test batch with a Bacon & Bourbon candi syrup as flavoring from our friend Jim Ladd of Cascade Beer Candi Company, and we finally get to a few Facebook friends.
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