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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

Rye & Sons 2022

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Rye & Son . This 2020 Rye expression created by Chef Andre Mach packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit Rye and Sons. (https://www.ryeandsons.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=hood...

Oct 21, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Hirsch - The Cask Strength

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the Hirsch the cask strength . This expression finished in a cognac cask 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

Oct 17, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Seelbach’s Private Barrel Reserve Batch 3

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Seelbach’s Private Reserve. This batch 3 bourbon finished in triple sec and sparkling wine expression packs some interesting flavors. To more about SEELBACH’S and all their expressions visit https://seelbachs.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 firs...

Oct 16, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 168

HARD TRUTH SWEET MASH RYE

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Hard Truth distillery . This Sweet Mash Rye expression packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit Hard Truth Distilling Co. (https://hardtruthdistilling.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?v...

Oct 14, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 167

BLUE RUN: PARISIAN PATISSERIE

Today I review the Blue Run Flight Series. This is one of the six expressions called Parisian Patisserie . These new expressions are Micro Batches that were ushered by their new head blender Shaylyn   To know more about blue run and their other expression visit www.bluerunspirits.com   #whiskey #bourbon #smallbatch #kentucky    For any of my merch Check out my website  www.hoodsom.com  Be sure to join my Patreon Community www.patreon.com/hoosom   Looking f...

Oct 13, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Two Souls Spirits Straight Rye - Yahara Bay Distillers 8 Year.

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of Two Souls Spirits. This 8 year straight Rye expression from Yahara Bay Distillery has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about TWO SOULS SPIRITS and other products visit https://twosoulsspirits.com. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #rye #barrelproof

Oct 10, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Limavady Irish Single Malt Whisky

Wendy run us through the taste notes Limavady Irish Single Malt Whisky. This standard single barrel expression packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit LIMAVADY WHISKEY (https://www.limavady.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?...

Oct 07, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Lux Row Double Barrel 12 Years

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of Lux Row Distillers. This double barrel 12 years expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about LUX ROW DISTILLERIES and other products visit https://luxrowdistillers.com/. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #Bardstown

Oct 03, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 163

“Patience is a Virtue”

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Old Forest and Pinhook .  She goes through the profile of the PINHOOK Tiz Rye Time years and the Old Forested 1910 that packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit  PINHOOK (https://www.pinhookbourbon.com/) and OLD FORESTED (https://www.oldforester.com/)  Be sure to follow Wendy on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tathelanaest83/)or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF (https://www.fifty...

Sep 30, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Hardin's Creek - Colonel James B Beam

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of HARDING’S CREEK. This Colonel James Beam 2 years expression has interesting and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about HARDIN’S CREEK and other products visit https://www.hardinscreek.com/. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof

Sep 26, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 163

FORTUNA KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Rare Characters. This straight Kentucky bourbon expression called FORTUNA packs some interesting flavors. To more about RARE CHARACTERS and all their expressions visit https://www.rarecharacterwhiskey.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 purch...

Sep 26, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 161

HARDIN'S CREEK: JACOB'S WELL

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Jim Beam family distillery  .  This HARDIN'S CREEK expression with the name  JACOB'S WELL  is a 15year 4 months whiskey packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit  Hardin's Creek  (https://www.hardinscreek.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 ...

Sep 23, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Chateau De Laubade

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of Bardstown Bourbon Company. This second edition of Chateau De Laubade  expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY and other products visit https://www.bardstownbourbon.com/. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #Bardstown 

Sep 19, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 152

SIGNATORY GLENLIVET 2007 Distillation

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of SIGNATORY. This Glenleviet 2007 distillation expression packs some interesting flavors. To more about SIGNATORY and all their expressions visit https://www.signatoryusa.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. #whisky #scotch #glenleviet ...

Sep 18, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Obtainium Canadian Whisky

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Cat's Eye distillery  .  This Obtainium Expression packs layers of flavors and has some interesting notes. To more about the expressions of this brand visit CAT'S EYE DISTILLERY  (https://www.catseyedistillery.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://whiskeywhi...

Sep 17, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 145

GLENDRONACH CASK STRENGTH BATCH 10

On this episode Jack help us with the taste notes of the new release of GLENDRONACH .This Batch 10 Cask Strength expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about GLENDRONACH and other products visit https://www.glendronachdistillery.com/. Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK as HOOD SOMMELIER For any of my merch Check out my website www.hoodsom.com Be sure to join my Patreon Community www.patreon.com/hoosom Join this channel to g...

Sep 14, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 149

REDWOOD EMPIRE EMERALD GIANT

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Redwood Empire. This Rye expression called Emerald Giant packs some interesting flavors. To more about REDWOOD EMPIRE and all their expressions visit https://redwoodempirewhiskey.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 #whiskey ...

Sep 11, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Catoctin Creek Distiller’s Edition

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the Catoctin Creek Distiller’s Edition.  To know more about Catoctin Creek visit https://catoctincreekdistilling.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 purchase.&n...

Sep 09, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 156

BARRELL VANTAGE

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

Sep 05, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Thomas S. Moore Madeira Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Thomas S. Moore. This straight Kentucky bourbon finished Madeira Cask expression packs some interesting flavors. To more about Thomas S. Moore and all their expressions visit https://www.1792distillery.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 purch...

Sep 04, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 153

VA DISTILLERY VISIT

Wendy run us through the taste notes of the whiskeys we had a chance of the  special to Virginia Distillery . To more about the expressions of this brand visit VA DISTILLERY (https://vadistillery.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%...

Sep 01, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 151

MAKER'S MARK WHISKEY

Frank takes us through the taste notes of this MAKER'S MARK WHISKEY. For this popular straight Kentucky bourbon expression, Frank is taking on deep dive after some interesting news out of the distillery.  To know more about MAKER'S MARK and where you can grab your bottle sure to visit https://www.makersmark.com.  Be sure to follow Frank on her IG or TIK TOK @bourbeyourenthusiasm  Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% off you...

Sep 01, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 150

PENELOPE TOKAJI BARREL FINISHED

Frank takes us through the taste notes of this iconic release of PENELOPE. For inaugural RYE finished in Tokaji Barrel expression, Frank is taking on deep dive after an interview with the co-owner. To know more about PENELOPE and where you can grab your bottle sure to visit https://penelopebourbon.com. Be sure to follow Frank on her IG or TIK TOK @bourbeyourenthusiasm #whiskey #bourbon #caskfinish Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS Use code TTIBP to get 10% of y...

Aug 25, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 148

TRAVERSE CITY MONTMORENCY CHERRIES INFUSED

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of Traverse City Whiskey. This Montmorency Cherries infused expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about TRAVERSE CITY and other products visit https://www.tcwhiskey.com. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof

Aug 22, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 144

JIM BEAM SIGNATURE CRAFT HIGH RYE

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Jim Beam Signature Craft. This High Rye whiskey expression packs some interesting flavors. To more about JIM BEAM and all their expressions visit https://www.jimbeam.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 #whiskey #jimbean #ke...

Aug 21, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 143

HIGH BANK WHISKEY WAR BP

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the High Bank Distillery Whiskey War Cask Strength. To more about the expressions of this brand visit HIGH BANK DISTILLERY (https://www.highbankco.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...

Aug 19, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 142

BEN HOLLADAY BOURBON

Frank takes us through the taste notes of BEN HOLLADAY whiskey. For this "Thirsty Thursday" he is tasting the Bottled in Bond Bourbon expression. To know more about BEN HOLLADAY and all the other expressions, be sure to visit https://holladaybourbon.com. Be sure to follow Frank on his 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 #rye #bib

Aug 18, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 141

GARRISON BROTHERS GUADALUPE

On this episode Jack help us with the taste notes of the new release of GARRISON BROTHERS  .This GUADALUPE expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about GARRISON BROTHERS and other products visit https://www.garrisonbros.com.  Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK as HOOD SOMMELIER   For any of my merch Check out my website  www.hoodsom.com Be sure to join my Patreon Community www.patreon.com/hoosom  Jo...

Aug 17, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 140

OLD FORESTER THE 117 SERIES

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of the new release of Old Forester. This 117 series expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about OLD FORESTER and other products visit https://www.oldforester.com. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof

Aug 15, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 132

BARRELL BOURBON SEAGRASS

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Barrell Bourbon. This expression Seagrass Rye Whiskey finished in Martinique Rum, Madeira and Apricot Brandy Barrels packs some interesting flavors. To more about BARRELL BOURBON and all their expressions visit https://www.barrellbourbon.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...

Aug 14, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 131