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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

OLD CHARTER SPANISH OAK

In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of OLD CHARTER. This unique bourbon expression called SPANISH OAK has nice and complex notes that have you coming back to it. To know more about OLD CHARTER and other expressions visit BUFFALO TRACE. Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier , FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #spanish #oak #buffalotrace #sazerac #singlebarrel

Jul 17, 20239 minSeason 2Ep. 1

15 STARS TRIPLE CASK

In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the new release of 15 STARS BOURBON. This blend of 16 AND 8 YEARS OLD WHISKEY whiskey finished in port, cognac, and rum cask has excellent and complex notes. To know more about 15 STARS BOURBON and other expressions please visit https://15stars.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 at www.patreon.co...

Apr 25, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 200

GOOD DEED MALT WHISKEY

In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the new release of Good Deed Malt Whiskey. This blend of ten whiskeys from ten different distilleries is a sporadic expression that has excellent and complex notes. This whiskey was created to support the STEPUP program To know more about Good Deed Spirits and other initiatives please visit https://www.gooddeedsspirits.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 we...

Apr 06, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Westland ASM Single Cask Finished in Mezcal Barrels

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Westland American Single Malt. This expression single cask, cask strength expression finished in mezcal packs some interesting flavors. To more about Westland and all their expressions visit https://www.westlanddistillery.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%...

Feb 26, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 205

Dread River Distilling Co. Blend 1

Frank takes us through the taste notes of Dread River Distilling Co. For this "Thirsty Thursday," he is tasting the Blend 1 by Ebony Major . To know more about Dread River Distilling Co and all the other expressions, be sure to visit https://www.dreadriver.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 #bardstown

Feb 09, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 197

BENCHMARK FULL PROOF

Frank takes us through the taste notes of Benchmark whiskey. For this "Thirsty Thursday," he is tasting the full proof expression. To know more about BENCHMARK and all the other expressions, be sure to visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/benchmark. 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 #bardstown

Jan 26, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 189

PURSUIT UNITED: THE OAK COLLECTION RYE

Frank takes us through the taste notes of PURSUIT UNITED whiskey. For this "Thirsty Thursday" he is tasting the oak collection blended rye. To know more about PURSUIT UNITED and all the other expressions, be sure to visit https://pursuitspirits.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 #bardstown

Jan 12, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 192

Old Soul Tintype Series 1

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of Old Soul Bourbon. This Tintype Series 1 expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it.  To know more about OLD SOUL BOURBON and other products visit https://catheaddistillery.com .   Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd  #whiskey #ryewhiskey #barrelproof #bourbon

Jan 09, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 190

BARDSTOWN BOURBON CO.: ORIGIN SERIES

Frank takes us through the taste notes of BARDSTOWN BOURBON CO. whiskey. For this "Thirsty Thursday" he is tasting the Origin Series expression. To know more about BBC and all the other expressions, be sure to visit https://www.bardstownbourbon.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 #bardstown

Jan 05, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 189

Penelope Bourbon Four Grain

Wendy run us through the taste note of Penelope Bourbon Four Grain. To more about the expressions of this brand visit PENELOPE BOURBON (https://penelopebourbon.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. #whiskey #bourbon #rye

Dec 16, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 189

Kings County Empire Rye - Barrel Strength Single Barrel

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of Kings County. This single barrel Rye expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about KINGS COUNTY and other products visit https://www.kingscountydistillery.com . Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #ryewhiskey #barrelproof #singlebarrel

Dec 12, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 189

I.W. HARPER 15

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of I.W. HARPER . This expression 15 years aged edition packs some interesting flavors. To more about I.W. HARPER and all their expressions visit https://www.iwharper.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 #Tennessee...

Dec 11, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 189

Widow Jane Rye Whiskey Oak & Applewood Staves

Wendy run us through the taste note of Widow Jane Rye Whiskey Oak & Applewood Staves. To more about the expressions of this brand visit WIDOW JANE (https://widowjane.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. #whiskey #bourbon #rye...

Dec 09, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 186

Stellum Bourbon - Hunter's Moon

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of STELLUM . This special bourbon expression called Hunter’s Moon has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about STELLUM and other products visit https://www.stellum.com/. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #singlebarrel

Dec 05, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 185

2021 BLUE RUN CACK STRENGTH RYE

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip, Sonja is taking through the taste notes of BLUE RUN M. This 2021 Cask strength rye release for the holidays packs some interesting flavors. To more about BLUE RUNand all their expressions visit https://www.bluerunspirits.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...

Dec 04, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 183

Jim Beam Single Barrel 108

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

Nov 28, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 182

Indian Creek Distillery: American Bondhouse No. 1 Cask Strength

Wendy run us through the taste notes of American Bondhouse. This cask strength expressions which is the first of it series has some interesting flavors that will keep you coming to it. To more about the expressions of this brand visit INDIAN CREECK DISTILLERY(https://indiancreekdistillery.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 G...

Nov 26, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 182

BIB & TUCKER 6 YEARS

On this episode Jack help us with the taste notes of the new release of BIB & TUCKER .This 6 years bourbon blend expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about BIB & TUCKER and other products visit https://www.bibandtuckerbourbon.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 https://patreon.com/hoodsom...

Nov 24, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 181

Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary Batch No B14-0035

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip, Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary . This Batch selected to celebrate their 60th anniversary packs some interesting flavors. To more about WILD TURKEY and all their expressions visit https://www.wildturkeybourbon.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 f...

Nov 20, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 181

Highbank Distillery Releases: Second Fill Pinot Noir & PX Sherry

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the High Bank Distillery Whiskey War Cask Strength series with a second fill Pinot Noir and PX Sherry . 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...

Nov 18, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 180

AH Hirsch 16 Years Distilled in 1974

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of AH Hirsh 16 Years. This bourbon is bottled from a single 400 barrel batch commissioned by Adolph Hirsch and distilled under contract at Michter's distillery (then known as Pennco). 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....

Nov 13, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 176

BLACK WHISKEY: ANDEAN BLACK CORN WHISKEY

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Black Whiskey. This expressions called Andean Black Corn whiskey has some interesting flavors that will keep you coming to it. To more about the expressions of this brand visit BLACK WHISKEY (https://blackwhiskey.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=...

Nov 11, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 177

BARDSTOWN COLLABORATION WEST VIRGINIA GREAT BARREL COMPANY

On this episode Jack help us with the taste notes of the new release of Bardstown Bourbon Company .This blend of whiskey finished in a WV great barrel company expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about BBC and other products visit https://www.bardstownbourbon.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.c...

Nov 05, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 176

Wathen’s Single Barrel

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Wathen’s Single Barrel . To more about the expressions of this brand visit WATHEN’S . (https://malt-review.com/2021/07/14/wathens-single-barrel-bourbon/) 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....

Nov 04, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 176

2X0 THE PHEONIX BLEND

On this episode Jack help us with the taste notes of the new release of 2XO .This double time oak called the phoenix blend expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it.  To know more about 2XO  and other products visit https://2xowhiskey.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....

Nov 03, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 175

HEAVEN’S DOOR: 2022 BOOTLEG SERIES

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of Heaven’s Door. This 2022 release of the Bootleg series expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about HEAVEN’S DOOR and other products visit https://www.heavensdoor.com. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #sherry

Oct 31, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 174

ELMER T. LEE

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of Elmer T Lee. This single barrel straight Kentucky bourbon expression from the mash bill two of Buffalo Trace Distillery packs some interesting flavors. To more about ELMER T LEE and all their expressions visit https://www.buffalotracedistillery.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 ) Us...

Oct 30, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 174

Wilderness Trail KBF-H+M

Wendy run us through the taste notes of Wilderness Trail.   To more about the expressions of this brand visit WIDERNESS TRAIL .  (https://wildernesstraildistillery.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.&nb...

Oct 28, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 173

New Riff Malted Rye - Sherry Finish

On this episode Ian help us with the taste notes of New Riff . This malted Rye finished in a Sherry cask expression has nice and complex notes that has you coming back to it. To know more about NEW RIFF and other products visit https://www.newriffdistilling.com. Be sure to follow Ian on all social media as FB, IG and TIKTOK @barrelproofnerd #whiskey #bourbon #barrelproof #sherry

Oct 24, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Remus Repeal VI

On this episode of Sundays’ Sip Sonja is taking through the taste notes of George Remus Bourbon . This sixth edition of Repeal expressions packs some interesting flavors. To more about GEORGE REMUS BOURBON and all their expressions visit https://georgeremus.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 #whis...

Oct 23, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 171