Welcome back to another pour of Real Estate Served on the Rocks! 🥃 This week’s episode is ALL about the bourbon barrel world 🍾 — and trust us, you’ve never heard it broken down like THIS before. We sit down with Noah Steinberger, one of the most respected bourbon barrel brokers in the industry, to unpack how the barrel trade works, why barrels are so expensive, how they're sourced, and how they impact your favorite spirits.

PLUS—we taste through four killer bottles from Noah’s personal collection, including rare finishes like cognac and port casks! If you’re a whiskey lover (or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of the barrel business), this is a must-watch.

In This Episode:

✅ The life cycle of a bourbon barrel — from cooperage to global resale

✅ How used barrels are bought, refurbished, and sold around the world

✅ Why barrels are one of the most important factors in your bourbon’s flavor

✅ The rise of barrel finishing (cognac, tequila, port wine) in modern whiskey

✅ How counterfeit barrels & lack of traceability can hurt distilleries

✅ The insane market for barrels in Japan, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico & more

✅ Bourbon & rye tasting notes + discussion on aging techniques

✅ Why everything is better in a barrel — even hot sauce! 🌶️🔥

Bourbons Tasted in This Episode:

🥃 Angel’s Envy 2020 Cask Strength (Port Cask Finish)

🥃 Hirsch Cask Strength (Finished in Cognac Barrels)

🥃 Baker’s Single Barrel High Rye (107 proof)

🥃 Special selections from Noah’s personal stash

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome + Episode Intro

1:08 Meet Noah Steinberger — Kentucky Bourbon Barrel

2:35 What Makes Barrels So Expensive?

5:10 The Global Secondary Market for Used Barrels

14:17 Bourbon Tasting #1: Baker’s Single Barrel

25:00 How Barrel Toasting & Charring Impacts Flavor

35:50 Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Tasting + Barrel Finish Deep Dive

51:08 Cognac & Other Specialty Finishes — Gimmick or Great?

1:05:00 Why Whiskey & Barrel Demand is BOOMING

1:18:00 Final Thoughts + Q&A with Noah

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Thinking about buying a home in Colorado? Whether you're eyeing a sleek new build or a charming resale, this episode breaks down the real-life pros and cons of both — including how Trump-era tariffs might be driving up prices on new construction homes in 2024. 👀

We also dig into:

✔️ Hidden costs builders don’t want you to know

✔️ Why resale might save you more in the long run

✔️ How builder incentives really work (and how to negotiate like a pro) ✔️ Property taxes, warranties, walk-through traps & more

✔️ And yes... another 🔥 bourbon review

This is more than real estate talk. We’re dropping insider strategies, negotiation tips, and real-world stories that could save you thousands. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, you'll walk away smarter — and maybe a little buzzed. 😉

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📌 Timecodes:

00:00 - Welcome + Bourbon Spotlight (13th Century Whiskey 🥃)

03:00 - New Build vs. Resale Homes: What’s the Real Difference?

15:00 - Inside Builder Incentives & Financing Tricks

22:00 - Tariffs & New Build Price Hikes: What Buyers Should Know 35:00 - Real Builder Horror Stories 😬

45:00 - Warranties, Inspections & Appraisal Secrets

53:00 - Which Option Is Better for YOU?

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In this week’s episode of Real Estate Served on the Rocks, Charlie and Jameson dive into the SHOCKING rise of real estate scams targeting landowners and home sellers across the country — including two real scams happening right here in Colorado 😱

🚨 We break down:

• The 500% increase in vacant land fraud 👀
• How scammers impersonate landowners to steal properties
• The wild story behind 40-year predatory listing contracts (yes… 40 YEARS!)
• How to protect YOURSELF as a buyer, seller, or real estate agent 🛡️

All while sipping and reviewing the historic Bushmills Prohibition Recipe Irish Whiskey — a smooth, triple-distilled whiskey with deep roots going back to 1608 🥃

🍷 Sponsored by: The Rouge Wine & Bourbon Bistro in Greenwood Village, Colorado

🔔 If you’re a homeowner, landowner, or thinking about buying/selling real estate in Colorado, this episode is a MUST-WATCH.

💬 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — we respond to every single one! 📲

💡 Want help reviewing a suspicious contract or land deal? Call/text us or shoot us a DM — it’s 100% free to talk.

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📌 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Bushmills Whiskey History

02:00 – Topic: The Rise of Real Estate Scams

13:00 – Vacant Land Fraud: What You Need to Know

26:00 – 40-Year Listing Contracts?!

42:00 – How to Protect Yourself from Predatory Agreements

52:00 – Whiskey Tasting Notes & Review

59:00 – Final Thoughts + Upcoming Realtor Event at The Rouge

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