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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

JOHNNY DRUM STRAIGHT BOURBON

On this Saturday TERSUR is taking through the taste notes of Johnny Drum.This willet hidden secret pack some flavor punch. To more about Johnny Drum Whiskey and all their other expressions please visit https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/the-whiskeys/johnny-drum-private-stock/. Be sure to follow TERSUR on his Instagram and Twitter @big_gafa. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon #whiskey #canada...

Jun 11, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 105

LIMOUSIN RYE 6 YEARS

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the Limousin Rye Whiskey. This expression 6 year aged expression is one of of the greats from Dancing Goat Distillery. To know more about this expression and more about the brand visit https://www.dancinggoat.com Be sure to follow Wendy on IG or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF . Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #rye #Wisconsin

Jun 10, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 105

HEAVEN HILL BOTTLES IN BOND

Frank takes us through the taste notes of this release of HEAVEN HILL . For this "Thirsty Thursday" he is tasting the BOTTLED IN BOND expression. To know more about HEAVEN HILL and where you can grab your bottle, be sure to visit https://heavenhilldistillery.com. Be sure to follow Frank on her IG @bourbeyourenthusiasm Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #MGP

Jun 09, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 104

PENELOPE ARCHITECT

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of Penelope Architect. This expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about Penelope and other products visit https://penelopebourbon.com . Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #mgp

Jun 06, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 100

JACK DANIEL’S BONDED

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of JACK DANIEL’S . This Bonded expression just hit the shelves and packs some interesting flavors. To more about Jack Daniel’s and all their expressions visit https://www.jackdaniels.com . Be sure to follow Sonja on her Instagram @so_dramgood. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com/?via=hoodsommelier ) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon #whiske...

Jun 05, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Mercer + Prince Whiskey

On this Saturday TERSUR is taking through the taste notes of Mercer + Prince Whiskey . This celebrity owed whiskey is make wakes in the industry. To more about Mercer + Prince and all their other expressions please visit https://www.mercerandprince.com/pages/the-whisky. Be sure to follow TERSUR on his Instagram and Twitter @big_gafa. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon #whiskey #canada...

Jun 04, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 98

St. George distillery Baller Single Malt Whiskey

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the St. George distillery Single Malt Whiskey. This expression called Baller is one of their flagship. To know more about this expression and more about the brand visit https://stgeorgespirits.com/spirits Be sure to follow Wendy on IG or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF . Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #singlemalt

Jun 03, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Maker’s Mark Private Selection BBS

Frank takes us through the taste notes of Maker’s Mark . For this "Thirsty Thursday" he is tasting the Black Bourbon Society single barrel expression. To know more about Maker’s Mark and all the other expressions , be sure to visit https://www.makersmark.com Be sure to follow Frank on her IG @bourbeyourenthusiasm Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #btac #kentucky

Jun 02, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 97

ARDBEG ARDCORE

Today we get to try a new edition of ARDBEG .  This special edition of AGRBEG ARDCORE comes with some very interesting flavors. I am tasting both the Commitee and the Non Commitee release To know more about these expressions and other releases visit ARDBEG  Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #Kentucky #ArdbegDay2022 #DrinkResponsibly #Ardcore#ArdbegDay #BlackMaltBarley...

Jun 01, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Heaven Hill 17 Years

On this episode Tim helps us with the taste notes of the Heaven Hill 17 Years Bourbon. Released this year, this expression is a blend of older whiskey and has nice and interesting notes. To know more about Heaven Hill 17 Years and all other HEAVEN HILL expressions and all of their expressions visit https://heavenhilldistillery.com/. Be sure to follow Tim on all social media FB, IG and TIKTOK @singlebarrelsnob. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeyw...

May 31, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 96

SMOKE WAGON UCUF “The Younger”

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered “The Younger” edition. This expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about SMOKE WAGON DISTILLERY and other products visit https://www.nevadadistilling.com . Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #nevada

May 30, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Templeton Rye 10 years

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of TEMPLETON. This 10 years expression has been available on a market for few years and packs some flavors. To more about Templeton and all their expressions visit https://templetondistillery.com . Be sure to follow Sonja on her Instagram @so_dramgood. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com/?via=hoodsommelier ) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbo...

May 29, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 92

OLD SCOUT BOURBON SIB

On this Saturday TERSUR is taking through the taste notes of OLD SCOUT BOURBON . This expression was hand selected for total wine. To more about SMOOTH AMBLER and all their other expressions please visit https://smoothambler.com. Be sure to follow TERSUR on his Instagram and Twitter @big_gafa. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon #whiskey #westvirginia...

May 28, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 92

LUCKY SEVEN 14 YEARS SINGLE BARREL PICK

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the Lucky Seven Bourbon. This expression was single barrel picked by 58winenliquor store. To know more about this expression and more about the brand visit https://luckysevenspirits.com Be sure to follow Wendy on IG or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF . Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #rye #kentucky

May 27, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 91

GEORGE T STAGG 2019

Frank takes us through the taste notes of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection . For this "Thirsty Thursday" he is tasting the 2019 George T Stagg expression. To know more about Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and all their yearly line up , be sure to visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/antique-collection.html. Be sure to follow Frank on her IG @bourbeyourenthusiasm Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purch...

May 26, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 90

COLKEGAN SINGLE MALT

Today we get to try three main releases of Sante Fe Spirits' Colkegan Single malt. These are the main expressions including one aged in an apple brandy barrel come with some very interesting flavors. To know more about these expressions and other releases visit COLKEGAN Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #singlemalt #santafe #newmexico ...

May 25, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 90

JTS BROWN BOURBON BIB

On this episode Tim helps us with the taste notes of the staple JTS BROWN Bourbon. Available in Kentucky only liquor store shelves, this expression is bottled in bond and has nice and interesting notes. To know more about JTS BROWN and all other HEAVEN HILL expressions and all of their expressions visit https://heavenhilldistillery.com/.  Be sure to follow Tim on all social media FB, IG and TIKTOK @singlebarrelsnob. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https...

May 24, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 89

BAKER’S 7 SINGLE BARREL

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the Baker’s 7 years single barrel selection. This expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about BAKER’S BOURBON and other products visit https://www.bakersbourbon.com. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com?via=hoodsommelier) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first ...

May 23, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 89

KNOB CREEK 15 YEARS

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of KNOB CREEK. This 15 years expression has been available on a market for few years and packs some flavors. To more about Bean Suntory and all their expressions visit https://www.knobcreek.com . Be sure to follow Sonja on her Instagram @so_dramgood. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com/?via=hoodsommelier ) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon ...

May 22, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 89

BARREL WHISKEY INFINITE BARREL PROJECT

On this Saturday TERSUR is taking through the taste notes of BARREL WHISKEY. This expression is infinite barrel project released a couple years back. To know more about BARREL and all their expressions please visit https://www.barrellbourbon.com/ Be sure to follow TERSUR on his Instagram and Twitter @big_gafa. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon #whiskey #barrel...

May 21, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 88

BALCONES TEXAS SINGLE MALT

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the Balcones Texas single malt To more about the expressions of this brand visit BALCONES DISTILLERY(https://balconesdistilling.com) Be sure to follow Wendy on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tathelanaest83/)or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF (https://www.fiftyoneandproof.com/). Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com?via=hoodsommelier) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchas...

May 20, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 87

PENELOPE BARREL STRENGTH

Frank takes us through the taste notes of this release of PENELOPE. For this "Thirsty Thursday" he is tasting the barrel strength Texas select expression.  To know more about PENELOPE and where you can grab your bottle, be sure to visit PENELOPE BOURBON .  Be sure to follow Frank on her IG @bourbeyourenthusiasm Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase.  #whiskey #bourbon #MGP ...

May 19, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 86

LARCENY B522

Today we get to try a new edition of Larceny Bourbon.  This special edition of the B522 comes with some very interesting flavors.  To know more about this expression and other releases visit LARCENY  Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #whiskey #bourbon #Kentucky ...

May 18, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 85

JIM BEAM SINGLE BARREL

Tim is tasking us through the taste notes of one of the most iconic releases from Jim Beam distillery. Jim Beam Single Barrel is one of those staple bottles that can be found on most shelves. To know more about this whiskey make sure visit JIM BEAM (https://www.jimbeam.com) Be sure follow Tim on all his social IG @singlebarrelsnob Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com?via=hoodsommelier) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #...

May 17, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 86

HIRSCH 6 YEARS BOURBON WHISKEY

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the Hirsch 6 years single barrel selection. This expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about HIRSCH WHISKEY and other products visit https://www.hirschwhiskey.com . Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #singlebarrel

May 16, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 82

KNOB CREEK 12 YEARS

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of KNOB CREEK . This 12 years expression has been available on a market for few years and packs some flavors. To more about Bean Suntory and all their expressions visit https://www.knobcreek.com . Be sure to follow Sonja on her Instagram @so_dramgood. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiskeywhisdom.com/?via=hoodsommelier ) Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon...

May 15, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 81

WOLCOTT BOTTLED IN BOND

On this Saturday TERSUR is taking through the taste notes of WOLCOTT. This expression is bottled In bond, Kentucky sourced whiskey available mostly for total wine. Be sure to follow TERSUR on his Instagram and Twitter @big_gafa. Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon #whiskey #Kentucky

May 14, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 80

WILDERNESS TRAIL BOURBON BIB

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the Wilderness Trail Bourbon . This expression is bottled in bond with a special yeast strain.  To more about the expressions of this brand visit WILDERNESS TRAIL   Be sure to follow Wendy on IG or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF .  Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS  Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase.  #whiskey #bourbon #rye #kentucky ...

May 13, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 80

EAVES BLIND: Kings County Distillery

For this Thirsty Thursday, Frank takes us through the taste notes of Kings County Distillery edition of Eaves Blinds. This special edition was blended by the iconic Marianne Eaves. To know more about others expression of this distillery visit KINGS COUNTY DISTILLERY To know more about the other blends that were made by Marianne visit EAVES BIND Be sure to follow Frank on her IG @bourbeyourenthusiasm Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of...

May 12, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 79

ORPHAN BARREL FABLE & FOLLY

Today we get to try a special edition of ORPHAN BARELL WHISKEY . This special edition is the Fable & Folly with some very interesting flavors. To know more about this expression and other releases visit ORPHAN BARREL WHISKEY CO. Be sure follow me on all my social media IG, FB, Twitter and  YouTube as @hoodsommelier  Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of your first purchase. #bourbon #whiskey #Kentucky ...

May 11, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 78