# Bourbon Sensory Analysis w Edwin Cruz | Bartender at Large ep 479 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189/bourbon-sensory-analysis-w-edwin-cruz-bartender-at-large-ep-479 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189/bourbon-sensory-analysis-w-edwin-cruz-bartender-at-large-ep-479.md Podcast: [Bartender at Large](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189) Published: 2026-01-05T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://bartenderatlarge.libsyn.com/bourbon-sensory-analysis-w-edwin-cruz-bartender-at-large-ep-479 Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bartenderatlarge/Edwin_Cruz_-_With_Ad.mp3?dest-id=812812 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bartender-at-large-217189/episodes/bourbon-sensory-analysis-w-edwin-cruz-bartender-at-large-ep-479 Duration seconds: 1675 ## Resource Ever wonder what professional whiskey tasters actually smell? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Edwin Cruz, West Coast American Whiskey Ambassador for the historic Beam Distilling Company, as he guides us through his acclaimed sensory class, Know Your Nose. Edwin pulls back the curtain on the science and art of spirits evaluation, teaching us how to move beyond simple tasting notes to truly understand and articulate the complex aromas in a glass of whiskey. He reveals how anyone can train their olfactory senses, unlocking a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every bottle. This episode is more than a whiskey chat; it's a masterclass in sensory awareness that will forever change the way you experience your next pour. Tune in to sharpen your senses, expand your whiskey vocabulary, and learn how to confidently navigate the aromatic world of fine spirits. Bourbon Serial Number Lookup: https://www.beamdistilling.com/bakers/single-barrel-journey Camp Runamok Application: https://www.camprunamok.org/campapplications ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Lar… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bartender-at-large-217189/episodes/bourbon-sensory-analysis-w-edwin-cruz-bartender-at-large-ep-479/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/bartender-at-large-217189/bourbon-sensory-analysis-w-edwin-cruz-bartender-at-large-ep-479.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.