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THE TRUTH IS BARREL PROOF

HOOD SOMMELIER LLCwww.hoodsom.com
Can we help you make a buying decision about a spirit in 5 minutes? Jack "Hood Sommelier" and his whiskey team and friends give a 5 minutes overall review of every bottle they gets a chance to try. With a total combine experience of over 15 years in Spirits industry ,the goal of this podcast is to educate, guide you in your tasting experience and help you make better choice of spirits. On this podcast you have contributors like: Wendy (@tathelanaest83) TVR (@singlebarrelsnob) Ian (@barrelproofnerd) Frank (@bourbeyourenthusiasm) Sonja (@so_dramgood) Tersur (@big_gafa)

Episodes

SAGAMORE RUM CASK FINISH

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new Sagamore Spirits Rum Cask Finish. This expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To more about SAGAMORE SPIRITS visit https://sagamorespirit.com/. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #rye #virginia

Mar 28, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 40

BRICKWAY AMERICAN SINGLE MALT BOTTLE IN BOND

Wendy had the chance to visit the Brickway Distillery in Omaha Nebraska. She gives us the taste notes of this special release of this 5 years American Single Malt Bottled in Bond. To know more about BRICKWAY please visit https://www.drinkbrickway.com/. Be sure to follow Wendy on Instagram at @tathelanaest83

Mar 25, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 39

THE GLENLIVET 18

Jack runs you through the taste notes of one of the most popular bottle of scotch on the shelves. The Glenlivet 18 is one of the three regular release of the brand. This brand is part of the pernod-ricard whiskey family. Click here to know more about GLENLIVET   Be sure to follow me on all social media IG, Youtube, Tik Tok  #whisky #scotch #speyside #scotland 

Mar 23, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 39

JOSEPH MAGNUS CIGAR BLEND BATCH 59

There is a new kid on the block his name is Ian and he loves whiskey. His first whiskey review brakes down the taste notes of of the batch 59 of the Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend. Listen to his amazing descriptions and to know more about Joseph Magnus visit https://josephmagnus.com/. To know more about IG and his other social medias please follow Ian on IG and TikTok @barrelproofnerd

Mar 21, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Masterson’s 10 yr Rye Whiskey

Masterson’s is a 100% rye whiskey that far exceeds industry standards for rye whiskey. Wendy gives us her tastes notes on this sourced canadian whiskey. This batch 15 seem to be one of the favorites  To know more about this whiskey check out MASTERSON RYE website  Make you follow Wendy on Instagram  #rye #whiskey #canada 

Mar 18, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 36

BARRELL BOURBON BATCH 32

We are exploring the taste notes of the barrel bourbon.  This blend of straight Bourbon Whiskeys Distilled and aged in TN, KY, and IN Selection of 5, 6, 7, and 10-year-old barrels Aged in American white oak barrels Bottled in Kentucky 115.34 proof cask strength bottling You can know more about this  whiskey and more of their expressions at BARRELL BOURBON You can follow me on IG , FB or Youtube  #whiskey #bourbon #rye ...

Mar 16, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 35

PENELOPE ROSÉ WINE CASK FINISH

Wendy take our taste bud on a journey with Penelope Rosé cask finish. This sourced whiskey gets its complex flavor from the blending and the finishing techniques of the folk at Penelope. What to know about this bottle and other visit https://penelopebourbon.com. Be sure to follow Wendy in on her IG @tathelanaest83 and her website: https://www.fiftyoneandproof.com. #whiskey #bourbon #rye #blending

Mar 11, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 41

KNAPPOGUE CASTLE 12 YEARS BOURBON CASK

We are visiting the taste notes of this beautiful triple distilled 12 years Irish whiskey named after the Knappogue Castle. To know more about this whiskey please visit https://www.knappoguewhiskey.com Be sure to follow on all social media as Hood Sommelier

Mar 09, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 40

TALNUA SINGLE POT STILL AMERICAN WHISKEY PEATED CASK

Today we discovered the first American single malt whiskey aged in a peated cask. Wendy takes you on a journey of the distillery and the spirit. Check out Talnua : https://www.talnua.com. Be sure to follow Wendy on IG: @tathelanaest83. #whiskey #colorado

Mar 04, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 40

George Dickel x Leopold Brothers Collaboration

When an Avant guard whiskey company and OG whiskey comes together you have to expect some complexity, layers and depth of flavors. This bottle is a collaboration between LEOPOLD BROS and DICKEL is true one whisky that must be explored  Be sure to follow WENDY on Instagram  #whiskey #singlemalt #tennesse #bourbon ...

Feb 25, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Middle West Spirits:DARK PUMPERNICKEL RYE

Wendy goes over our group barrel pick and brink us a unique craft bottle form Middle West Spirits. This bottle is their DARK PUMPERNICKEL RYE that has amazing flavors.  Follow wendy on IG @tathelanaest83 for more contents #whiskey #rye #craft ...

Feb 18, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 35

TX Bourbon

A lot of state try to own the whiskey name of their states but this brand make Texas proud. From the Firestone and Robertson distillery, this whiskey stands in it own uniqueness Wendy take us to through the tasting notes to this bourbon. You can learn more about the brand at TX BOURBON . Be sure to follow Wendy on IG for more contents. #texas #whiskey #bourbon ...

Dec 10, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Pinhook: High a proof Bohemian Bourbon 2020

Wendy takes us through this expression of Pinhook. The taste notes on this expression are very interesting, and highlight the blending ability of the creators. You can know more about PINHOOK here. Be sure to follow Wendy on IG for more great contents.  #whiskey #mgp #bourbon 

Dec 03, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Finglas Dubdair Gin by Talnua

Barrel aged gin is one of the staples of America. This gin from Talnua distillery  is finishes is American White Oak to give it the ultimate flavor. This Colorado distillery is creating some amazing products that are a revolution. Wendy is guiding us through this tasting! Enjoy! Be sure to follow Wendy on IG: tathelanaest83   For more information please check out the distillery TALNUA #gin #barrel #whisky ...

Oct 22, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 35

TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!

The hardest thing to grasp when starting ins spirit is finding your palate. Finding your palate means exploring all the spirits. This can be costly and some times can be misleading. The golden rule is : Try it before you buy it. Wendy in this episode will guide you on the best way to start on your journey. Please be sure to follow Wendy Instagran: tathelanaest83 #whisky #bourbon #exploring 

Oct 01, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Pinhook: 4yr Tis Rye Time

Pinhook is becoming one of the upcoming brand that is making a difference in the whiskey industry. Wendy takes us on a taste journey with their edition of the 4yr Tis Rye Time. Enjoy these amazing notes. You can find more Information on www.pinhook.com. Please follow Wendy on IG @tathelanaest83

Sep 17, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 31

LEGENT BOURBON

When legendary Fred Noe and Shinji Fukuyo come together to work on a project, this is the result we get. Legent whiskey is full of heritage and history. Wendy takes us on a tasting journey with her to show us the rich flavors of this bourbon. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Wendy on IG: @tathelanaest83

Sep 10, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 29

MILAN & GREENE TRIPLE CASK BOURBON

Wendy is taking us on a journey where corn, malted rye and barley. This bourbon is full of complexity and layers of flavor. Wendy is helping you dig in your palate resources to enjoy this wiskey  Be sure to follow Wendy on IG: @tethelanaest83 From   milamandgreenewhiskey.com 0ur premium Texas bourbon which is made from 70% Texas corn, 22% Pacific Northwest malted rye from Oregon & Washington, 8% Wyoming barley and our proprietary yeast recipe from Kentucky and Texas. Each bottle of...

Sep 03, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 29

RITTENHOUSE STRAIGHT RYE BOTTLED IN BOND

From the Heaven Hill distillery. I In Wendy takes us on a new 50 under 5 with the RITTENHOUSE Rye which stands as one of the most tasty and approachable Rye on the market. It is bottled in bond which makes it the perfect beginner Rye for any new whiskey lover. Be sure to follow Wendy on IG : @tathelanaest83. From www.Heavenhilldistillery.com Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky has a storied past with a heritage that commemorates Philadelphia's famous Rittenhouse Square. Bottled-in-Bond, today's Ritt...

Aug 27, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Booker's 2021-02 Tagalong Batch

The is the second  release of the year 2021 of booker's. This Jim beam edition show cases all the blending skills of Fred Noe. The taste note are straight to the point and ver approachable.  From Booker's Site ( https://www.bookersbourbon.com ) here are the blends that make this batch: The batch is made up of barrels from three production dates that were aged in six different rackhouse locations. The breakdown of barrel storage for Booker’s Tagalong Batch is as follows: 4% came from th...

Aug 25, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Middle West Spirits Bourbon Cream

The best part about spirit is when it is combined with food. We all need a nice shot of cream, either it is a cocktail or morning coffee. Wendy takes to Middle West Spirits in her proud state of Ohio to try their bourbon cream. This cream takes your tastes bud on a true adventure. For more pictures and reviews be sure to follow wendy on IG: @tathelaneast83 #whiskey #bourbon #cream https://middlewestspirits.com/

Aug 20, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Flóki Icelandic Single Malt Double Wood Reserve

This is our first ever review of an Icelandic whisky. First released in 2019, this reserve is matured in American oak and finished in a cask has so many unique flavors. Please welcome and listening to our newest Europe contributor on her first episode . Be sure to follow her on IG: @sarcastic_whisky_wench  

Aug 20, 20214 minSeason 1Ep. 25

PORT CHARLOTTE HEAVILY PEATED

This 2018 release from the Bruichladdich is one of their flagship single malt. This bottle embodies the spirit of Islay. Wendy takes us on a journey with amazing the taste notes. Be sure to follow Wendy on IG from more amazing content. IG: @tathelanaest83

Aug 13, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 24

HighWest Whiskey Campfire

Wendy is taking us to Utah to discover one of the most complex expressions of HighWest distillery: Campfire. This expression has complexity in the making and in flavors. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Wendy on IG @tathelanaest83

Aug 06, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky

Wendy takes us on the journey to discover one of the most approachable Japanese whiskeys. In her segment of $50 under 5 min let her take you on the journey of great flavors. Please be sure to follow her on IG @tathelanaest83 for more tremendous content

Jul 30, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The Burning Chair

On here first segment of $50 under 5min. Wendy takes us on trip to California to the Savage and Cook Distillery to review their expression of the the BURNING CHAIR. The flavors notes on this bottle are quiet intriguing. Be sure to follow wendy on IG: @tathelanaest83 

Jul 23, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 21

NIKKA WHISKEY FROM THE BARREL

One of the very interesting abs special expressions from NIKKA that is usually look over on the shelves. This expression has all the flavor Notes that any whiskey lover will beed

Jul 20, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Traverse City Whiskey Barrel Proof

We are exited about our first female contributor on the show. She is diving in one of the best hidden secret bottle. We are going to Michigan family owned distillery to try the sweet notes of TRAVERSE CITY whiskey. Who said women don't enjoy barrel proof. Be sure to give her follow on IG: @tathelanaest  Enjoy!

Jul 16, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 20

MACALLAN CLASSIC CUT 2019

In 2017 Macallan announced that they will be discontinuing the Macallan Cask but presented us with the Macallan Classic Cut. This experience is one of tte best and affordable out of the Macallan house. The flavor notes are straight forward. Enjoy!!

Jul 13, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 18

STAGG JR BATCH 15

This biannual bottle release of Buffalo Trace Distillery is always an impressive one. This bottle is highly sought after and is always a collector's favorite. Cheers

Jul 11, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 16