HOOD SOMMELIER LLC

THE TRUTH IS BARREL PROOF

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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)

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Latest episode

Aug 22, 2025

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Episodes

Russells Reserve 13-year Bourbon 14.04.2022

Frank is tasking us through the taste notes of one of the most iconic releases from Wild Turkey distillery. Released at the end of 2021, Russell's Reserve 13-year Bourbon is the first of his kind and very unique. To know more about this whiskey make sure visit RUSSELLS RESERVE  Be sure follow Frank on all his social IG and twitter  #bourbon #kentucky #wildturkey #russellsreserve 

OLD CARTER BOURBON BATCH 12 13.04.2022

Today i run you through the taste notes of one of the best whiskey in the industry. Old Carter bring you a balanced whiskey that will take your palate on you a journey  To know more about the other expression visit OLD CARTER WHISKEY  Be sure follow me on Youtube, FB and IG  #whiskey #bourbon #Kentucky 

BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY FUSION SERIES 7 11.04.2022

Ian give us the taste notes on the 7th release of Fusion Series of the BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY. Give a listen and see if this will be a bottle you will pick up. Want to know more about BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY go to https://www.bardstownbourbon.com/. Be sure to follow Ian on all his social media (IG, FB, TikTok) Barrel Proof Nerd. #whiskey #kentucky #bourbon #podcast #creator #bardstown

Kentucky Peerless Single Barrel : Saloon Selection 08.04.2022

If you ever spend some times on the Bourbon Trail then you've  heard of the brand Peerless Distillery. Wendy runs us through the taste notes of this single barrel release. To more about visit KENTUCKY PEERLESS  To know more about Wendy follow her on IG and read her blog on FIFTYONE&PROOF  #whiskey #bourbon #rye #singlebarrel 

WILD TURKEY 101 07.04.2022

Please welcome Frank to podcast crew. Frank wanted to debut his "Thirsty Thursday" series with one of the most iconic bottles in the bourbon world. Please make sure to congratulate Frank and listen to hos wealth of knowledge. Want to know more about WILD TURKEY and their expressions  Be sure to follow Frank on IG   #wiskey #bourbon #wildturkey #kentuky 

Glenfiddich 14 Years 06.04.2022

Jack runs you through the taste note of this iconic single malt brand. This edition is aged 14 years in a heritage Bourbon Barrel and American new oak To more about other expressions visit GLENFIDDICH   Be sure to follow Jack on IG, YouTube and Tik Tok #singlemalt #scotch #bourbon 

STARLIGHT CIGAR BATCH 04.04.2022

Ian give us the taste notes on this special release from Starlight distillery this release is a part of their cigar batch edition. It is a bourbon finished in a Brazilian Amburana barrel. This barrel was picked by @bourbonfinds. Give a listen and see if this will be a bottle you will pick up. Want to know more about STARTLIGHT go to https://www.huberwinery.com/product/carl-t-bourbon-whiskey/. Be s...

LEOPOLD BROS THREE CHAMBER RYE WHISKEY BIB 01.04.2022

Wendy run us through the taste note of this special edition of the Leopold Brothers three chamber rye whiskey bottled in bond. This episode will be a good one to watch on spotify as she made a video for this one  To more about the expressions of this Distillery visit LEOPOLD BROS   Be sure to follow wendy on IG or read her blog on 51ANDPROOF   #singlemalt #whiskey #bourbon #rye&nbsp...

Johnnie Walker Red Label 30.03.2022

We are going Old School and visiting one of the staples of scotch whisky. The Red label of the Johnnie Walker is one the most affordable and approachable pours in the world. Jack helps by going back to the basics and helps you navigate the taste notes of this whisky. Be sure to check out JOHNNIE WALKER and more of their expressions. Be sure to follow me on YT, FB, IG and Tik Tok  #whisky #sco...

SAGAMORE RUM CASK FINISH 28.03.2022

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

BRICKWAY AMERICAN SINGLE MALT BOTTLE IN BOND 25.03.2022

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

THE GLENLIVET 18 23.03.2022

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 

JOSEPH MAGNUS CIGAR BLEND BATCH 59 21.03.2022

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

Masterson’s 10 yr Rye Whiskey 18.03.2022

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 

BARRELL BOURBON BATCH 32 16.03.2022

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...

PENELOPE ROSÉ WINE CASK FINISH 11.03.2022

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

KNAPPOGUE CASTLE 12 YEARS BOURBON CASK 09.03.2022

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

TALNUA SINGLE POT STILL AMERICAN WHISKEY PEATED CASK 04.03.2022

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

George Dickel x Leopold Brothers Collaboration 25.02.2022

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 

Middle West Spirits:DARK PUMPERNICKEL RYE 18.02.2022

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 

TX Bourbon 10.12.2021

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 

Pinhook: High a proof Bohemian Bourbon 2020 03.12.2021

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 

Finglas Dubdair Gin by Talnua 22.10.2021

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 #g...

TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT! 01.10.2021

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 

Pinhook: 4yr Tis Rye Time 17.09.2021

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

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