HOOD SOMMELIER LLC

THE TRUTH IS BARREL PROOF

Arts EN ↓ 231 episodes

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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HOOD SOMMELIER LLC

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www.hoodsom.com

Latest episode

Aug 22, 2025

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Episodes

LEGENT BOURBON 10.09.2021

When legendary Fred Noe and Shinji Fukuyo come together to work on a project, this is the result we get. Legent whiskey is full of heritage and history. Wendy takes us on a tasting journey with her to show us the rich flavors of this bourbon. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Wendy on IG: @tathelanaest83

MILAN & GREENE TRIPLE CASK BOURBON 03.09.2021

Wendy is taking us on a journey where corn, malted rye and barley. This bourbon is full of complexity and layers of flavor. Wendy is helping you dig in your palate resources to enjoy this wiskey  Be sure to follow Wendy on IG: @tethelanaest83 From   milamandgreenewhiskey.com 0ur premium Texas bourbon which is made from 70% Texas corn, 22% Pacific Northwest malted rye from Oregon & Wa...

RITTENHOUSE STRAIGHT RYE BOTTLED IN BOND 27.08.2021

From the Heaven Hill distillery. I In Wendy takes us on a new 50 under 5 with the RITTENHOUSE Rye which stands as one of the most tasty and approachable Rye on the market. It is bottled in bond which makes it the perfect beginner Rye for any new whiskey lover. Be sure to follow Wendy on IG : @tathelanaest83. From www. Heavenhilldistillery.com Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky has a storied past with...

Booker's 2021-02 Tagalong Batch 25.08.2021

The is the second  release of the year 2021 of booker's. This Jim beam edition show cases all the blending skills of Fred Noe. The taste note are straight to the point and ver approachable.  From Booker's Site ( https://www.bookersbourbon.com ) here are the blends that make this batch: The batch is made up of barrels from three production dates that were aged in six different rackhouse l...

Middle West Spirits Bourbon Cream 20.08.2021

The best part about spirit is when it is combined with food. We all need a nice shot of cream, either it is a cocktail or morning coffee. Wendy takes to Middle West Spirits in her proud state of Ohio to try their bourbon cream. This cream takes your tastes bud on a true adventure. For more pictures and reviews be sure to follow wendy on IG: @tathelaneast83  #whiskey #bourbon #cream  https://middle...

Flóki Icelandic Single Malt Double Wood Reserve 20.08.2021

This is our first ever review of an Icelandic whisky. First released in 2019, this reserve is matured in American oak and finished in a cask has so many unique flavors. Please welcome and listening to our newest Europe contributor on her first episode . Be sure to follow her on IG: @sarcastic_whisky_wench  

PORT CHARLOTTE HEAVILY PEATED 13.08.2021

This 2018 release from the Bruichladdich is one of their flagship single malt. This bottle embodies the spirit of Islay. Wendy takes us on a journey with amazing the taste notes. Be sure to follow Wendy on IG from more amazing content. IG: @tathelanaest83

HighWest Whiskey Campfire 06.08.2021

Wendy is taking us to Utah to discover one of the most complex expressions of HighWest distillery: Campfire. This expression has complexity in the making and in flavors. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Wendy on IG @tathelanaest83

Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky 30.07.2021

Wendy takes us on the journey to discover one of the most approachable Japanese whiskeys. In her segment of $50 under 5 min let her take you on the journey of great flavors. Please be sure to follow her on IG @tathelanaest83 for more tremendous content

The Burning Chair 23.07.2021

On here first segment of $50 under 5min. Wendy takes us on trip to California to the Savage and Cook Distillery to review their expression of the the BURNING CHAIR. The flavors notes on this bottle are quiet intriguing. Be sure to follow wendy on IG: @tathelanaest83 

NIKKA WHISKEY FROM THE BARREL 20.07.2021

One of the very interesting abs special expressions from NIKKA that is usually look over on the shelves. This expression has all the flavor Notes that any whiskey lover will beed

Traverse City Whiskey Barrel Proof 16.07.2021

We are exited about our first female contributor on the show. She is diving in one of the best hidden secret bottle. We are going to Michigan family owned distillery to try the sweet notes of TRAVERSE CITY whiskey. Who said women don't enjoy barrel proof. Be sure to give her follow on IG: @tathelanaest  Enjoy!

MACALLAN CLASSIC CUT 2019 13.07.2021

In 2017 Macallan announced that they will be discontinuing the Macallan Cask but presented us with the Macallan Classic Cut. This experience is one of tte best and affordable out of the Macallan house. The flavor notes are straight forward. Enjoy!!

STAGG JR BATCH 15 11.07.2021

This biannual bottle release of Buffalo Trace Distillery is always an impressive one. This bottle is highly sought after and is always a collector's favorite. Cheers

BARRELL DOVETAIL BOURBON 09.07.2021

When Barrell Bourbon came on a market a few years ago. They established themselves as the leader in high end blenders of MGP. This Dovetail edition is no different. Three different casks blend to bring the ultimate flavors

SAZERAC RYE 07.07.2021

We are exploring the taste notes of one the staple of American rye. This is bottle can be found on any liquor shelves. Be sure to give it a try and tell us what you think

SPRINGBANK Local Barley (by Charlie Rodman) 26.04.2021

On this episode. Charlie reviews one of the Campbeltown iconic brands. This expression called the “Local Barley” have some amazing flavor notes. Be sure to follow Charlie on IG @signatoryusa

SWOKE WAGON UNCUT UNFILTERED BATCH 46 (By Matt aka Bourbon Jeeper) 26.04.2021

On this episode Matt is giving us an overview of The smoke wagon brand and the fabulous flavor notes of the Batch 46 Uncut Unfiltered. This is a special review of this bottle. Please be sure to follow Matt on IG @bourbonjeeper

ROOTS of RUIN (by Tim Van Ripper) 21.04.2021

Our first Gin review from Castle Key. Their gin process is so interesting and the product had so many layers of flavors that you can have it neat and still enjoy it. Be sure to follow Tim on IG: @singlebarrelsnob

Old Forester Rye 100 Proof (by Tim Van Ripper) 19.04.2021

Old Forester is one of the sample of the Kentucky whiskey history. The rye is a special expression that is very affordable and very easy to get into. Tim gives us a deep dive of the flavor notes. Be sure to follow him on IG : @singlebarrelsnob

HIGHLAND PARK CASK STRENGTH (by Howie aka Black Barn Bourbon) 08.04.2021

In this episode, Howie reviews one of the most iconic cask strength single malt, Highland Park embraces Viking culture and bold and daring taste profiles on their single malts. Be sure sure to follow Howie on Instagram @black.barn.bourbon Cheers

BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON (By John from Embellishpod) 31.03.2021

John gives an overview of of the regular Buffalo Trace Bourbon. This Kentucky staple has all the qualities to qualify as a daily drinker. Be sure to follow Jon on IG @embillishpod

EVAN WILLIAMS BOTTLE IN BOND (By Tim Van Riper) 22.03.2021

We tasting on of best “bottom shelf” beauties of the bourbon universe. This bottles packs all the flavor punch that one needs to start on a bourbon journey!! This episode is narrated and a contribution of Tim Van Riper. You can follow him on IG @singlebarrelsnob

JAMESON 18 YEARS BOW STREET 19.03.2021

We are tasting this Irish whisky with an 18 years age statement with a very complex taste profile.

WATERFORD DUNMORE IRISH SINGLE MALT WHISKEY 19.03.2021

Single Malts pack a lot of flavor and are complex on the taste. This Irish single malt is not enough different.

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