We have seen a lot of private-label bourbon on the market but Espy House Bourbon is set to bring American History and bourbon history together. The brand refers to the Epsy House named after Colonel David Epsy, a very influential and political man and owner in Bedford, PA. I was considering a beautiful home that George Washington our first president used in 1794 during the Bourbon Rebellion. Today it is a historic Tasting room owned by TODD EICHELBERGER. The whiskey was sourced from Bardstown, a...
Aug 02, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I take you through the taste notes of Barrell Bourbon. This expression NEW YEAR 2024 is made up of a blend of bourbon from eight different states and packs some interesting flavors. The blend is made up of: Kentucky Bourbon: 8 years old Indiana Bourbon: 5, 6, & 9 years old Tennessee Bourbon: 8 & 15 years old Wyoming Bourbon: 11 years old New York Bourbon: 5 years old Texas Bourbon: 5 years old Ohio Bourbon: 5 years old Maryland Bourbon: 5 & 6 years old and the mash b...
Feb 15, 2024•8 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the LARCENY BARREL PROOF. This is the second release from Heaven Hill/LARCENY called A124 has excellent and complex notes. This is the special series release from Larceny is the first release in years To learn more about LARCENY and other expressions please visit https://larcenybourbon.com/ Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER Be sure to follow LARCENY on Instagram and FB @larcenybourbon For any ...
Jan 19, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have seen a lot of great spirits released in 2023. I had the chance to take a few. Most of them were impressive but I believe only a few will continue to impress and create a disruption in the spirit market in 2024What are your thoughts on my list for 2024 #spirits #whiskey #tequila #market For any of my merch Check out my website www.hoodsom.com Be sure to join my Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/hoodsom Looking for a new glass to try your whiskey? Check out WHISDOM GLASS (https://whiske...
Jan 05, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the WESTWARD WHISKEY. This first release of its kind called MILESTONE represents our makers' knowledge and our full body of work, brought together into a single whiskey through a twenty-one-barrel Solera system that includes some of our most precious whiskies. By far the most ambitious and exclusive whiskey we will ever craft, this forthcoming annual release is a masterpiece in American whiskey and a milestone for Westward. It reflects b...
Dec 08, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the FRANK AUGUST . This blended Kentucky bourbon has some very interesting notes. To learn more about FRANK AUGUST and other expressions please visit https://thefrankaugust.com . Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER Be sure to follow FRANK AUGUST on Instagram and FB @thefrankaugust. For any of my merch Check out my website www.hoodsom.com Be sure to join my Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/ho...
Dec 04, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the holidays season approaching! This is our reminder to be an advocate for “responsible drinking” As much we love to enjoy a dram or two. This is the time to be vigilant and be aware of your mental and physical health. There no need to get yourself in trouble because of an alcohol. As always enjoy your whiskey the way you like it but always drink responsibly Cheers #whiskey #drinking #drinkresponsibly #drinkiq #enjoyresponsibly #cheers #sláinte --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters....
Nov 28, 2023•3 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk about my experience as an African immigrant who discovered his love for single-malt scotch whiskey. It took discipline, dedication, and lengthy hours of practice to get to the point where I could confidently speak about scotch My journey was made easy when I discovered The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER Be sure to check out SMWS at on Instagram and FB @smwsamerica For any of my merch Check ou...
Nov 13, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the Clermont Steep American Single Malt. This is the first ever single malt out of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Clermont Steep is a whiskey steeped in influence from both process and place. Just as single malt couldn’t exist without steeping the grain, this whiskey couldn’t exist without Clermont, Kentucky – the soul place of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. and the heartland of American Whiskey distilling culture. Noe and his team hand-...
Nov 05, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the BOWMORE. This is 22Years Old whiskey is a non-chill-filtered expertly crafted by the master designer Aston Martin Mareck Reichman and the master blender of Bowmore Ron Welsh. The delicate balance of the floral and fruity signature style with beautifully intense fruit and soft spice flavors and light peat over the couple decades. To learn more about BOWMORE and other expressions please visit https://www.bowmore.com/ Be sure to follow JACK...
Nov 01, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of RARE HARE. This is exceptional Canadian Whiskey aged for 30 years creating a complex, dynamic whiskey with worldly characteristics. Finished in Pineau Des Charentes casks, a delicate regional aperitif of western France, which has recently exploded on the high-end cocktail scene. The complex whiskey with layers of flavors and history is perfectly rounded with the delicate finish of fresh grapes and eau-de-vie from Maritime France. To learn mo...
Oct 24, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of OAK & EDEN. This four grain whiskey with a smoke maple oak spire inside of it has some very interesting notes. To learn more about OAK & EDEN and other expressions please visit https://oakandeden.com/. Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER Be sure to follow OAK AND EDEN on Instagram and FB @oakandeden For any of my merch Check out my website www.hoodsom.com Be sure to join my Patreon Commu...
Oct 22, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the DEACON. This blended scotch whiskey has some very interesting notes. To learn more about DEACON and other expressions please visit https://deacon.sovereignbrands.com/. Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER Be sure to follow THE DEACON on Instagram and FB @deaconwhisky For any of my merch Check out my website www.hoodsom.com Be sure to join my Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/hoodsom #whisk...
Oct 16, 2023•11 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the Bushmills. This is 25 Years Old whiskey is a non-chill-filtered expertly crafted Irish single malt matured in bourbon barrels and sherry butts for almost six years and finished first-fill ruby port pipe oak casks for an additional 21 years. The delicate European oak elevates Bushmills’ floral and fruity signature style with beautifully intense fruit and soft spice flavors for over two decades. To learn more about Bushmills and other expr...
Oct 09, 2023•8 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF. This is the second release from Heaven Hill/Elijah Craig called B523 has excellent and complex notes. This is the special series release from Elijah Craig is the first release in years with an Exact age statement and you will be surprised to know NEW Elijah Craig are coming back with an age statement of over 13 years old . To learn more about Elijah Craig and other expressions please visit https://elijahcraig.c...
Oct 02, 2023•10 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the new release of REMPTION WHISKEY. This is a rye whiskey made with the Sur Lee distilling technique has excellent and complex notes. This is the special series release from REDEMPTION and you will be surprised to know how it came about. To learn more about REDEMPTION WHISKEY and other expressions please visit https://www.redemptionwhiskey.com/ . Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER Be sure to f...
Sep 29, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the new release of 291 DISTILLERY. This is a four-grain wheated and blended whiskey that has excellent and complex notes. This is the 12th batch experiment from 291 and you will be surprised to know how it came about. To learn more about 291 Distillery and other expressions please visit https://distillery291.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.h...
Sep 27, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of the new release of HARLEN STANDARD. This is a four-grain sourced whiskey blend that has excellent and complex notes. To know more about HARLEM STANDARD and other expressions please visit https://harlemstandard.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.com/hoosom #whiskey #bourbon #fourgra...
Sep 20, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Milam & Greene, which involves three industry trailblazers, releases their very Small Batch Bourbon, the newest whiskey added to its core portfolio. Very Small Batch is made with the first lot of bourbon distilled by master distiller, Marlene Holmes in Kentucky using the Milam & Greene recipe, married with Tennessee bourbon, and finished with charred French Oak staves. Jack helps us with the taste notes of the BACTH 1 in this episode. This specially released expression has nice and compl...
Sep 11, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we highlight the different parts of the working part of Whiskey making. Labor Day is the commemoration of the blood, tears, and sweat that the hardworking everyday folks put in to make our water of life. From the Field to the Cooperage, Distillery, Warehouse, Rick house, and Warehouse; we honor them all. Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #corn #field #warehouse #work #laborday --- Support this podcas...
Sep 04, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when three distilleries (Mammoth Distilling, Virginia Distillery, Talnua Distillery) and a whiskey influencer Ryan Mills (@thatoneduderyan) come together to create a one-of-a-kind blended whiskey? We get Borrowed Page Volume 2! Jack helps us with the taste notes of the Second release of the Mash & Grain whiskey in this episode. This Volume 2 is a special release with nice and interesting notes that make you pounder on the layers of flavors. To know more about the distilleries th...
Aug 30, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoodsom/support
Aug 29, 2023•31 sec•Transcript available on Metacast The Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection, which debuted in 2006, is celebrating its 26th release, which is another prime example of their commitment to innovation. Jack helps us with the taste notes of Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection in this episode. This Peated Bourbon expression is a special release and has nice and complex notes that make you pounder on the layers of flavors. To know more about Buffalo Trace Distillery and other experimental expressions visit BUFFALO TRACE . Be sure ...
Aug 23, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast We travel to Missouri to discover an older yet new distillery. This whiskey is bottled in bond which means I was: -made from one distillery -made from one distilling season (spring 2017) -aged for a minimum of 4 years -bottled a 50% ABV (misspoke in the episode) Jack helps us with the taste notes of Holladay in this episode. This 6-year-old bourbon is a special release with nice and complex notes that make you pounder on the layers of flavors. To know more about HOLLADAY and other expressions vi...
Aug 21, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when master distiller Freddie Noe and his team discover some 17 years of whiskey that we scatter across all three of their aging campuses? We get Hardin's Creek Kentucky Series! Jack helps us with the taste notes of the first release of the series called CLERMONT in this episode. This batch of bourbon is a special release with nice and complex notes that make you pounder on the layers of flavors. To know more about HARDINS CREEK and other expressions visit https://www.hardinscre...
Aug 14, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast What when a couple with 18 years of experience in whiskey retail and single barrel picking decides to start their own bard? We get K. Luke Whiskey! Jack helps us with the taste notes of Heaven K.LUKE whiskey in this episode. This batch 5 bourbon expression is a special release and has nice and complex notes that make you pounder on the layers of flavors. To know more about K.LUKE Whiskey Co. and other expressions visit https://www.klukewhiskeycompany.com/ . Be sure to follow Jack on all social...
Aug 07, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jack helps us with the taste notes of 15 STARS WHISKEY in this episode. This brand is said to "Taste the Spirit of 1795 TM" This unique expression is a blend of 6, 7, and 8 years old rye whiskey and has nice and complex notes that make you want to dive deeper into the notes. To know more about 15 STARS WHISKEY and other expressions visit https://15stars.com/. Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #bardstown #...
Aug 04, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jack helps us with the taste notes of Heaven Hill Heritage in this episode. This 20-year-old bourbon expression is a special release and has nice and complex notes that make you pounder on the layers of flavors. To know more about Heaven Hill Bourbon and other expressions visit https://heavenhilldistillery.com/ . Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #bardstown #louisville #kentucky #mellowcorn --- Support this podcast...
Jul 31, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jack helps us with the taste notes of MICHTER'S WHISKEY in this episode. This 10 years single barrel bourbon expression has nice and complex notes that make you feel like you are in a beautiful bakery. To know more about Michter's Bourbon and other expressions visit https://michters.com . Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #blended #louisville #kentucky #singlebarrel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...
Jul 24, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack helps us with the taste notes of BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY. This unique bourbon expression named Discovery #10 has nice and complex notes that have you coming back to it. To know more about Discovery #10and other expressions visit BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY . Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #blended #bardstown #kentucky #tennesse #georgia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
Jul 19, 2023•9 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 
