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THE TRUTH IS BARREL PROOF
by HOOD SOMMELIER LLC
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
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ROAMING ROAD SPIRITS
We're sitting down with Mike Gilmore, Founder & Curator of Roaming Road Spirits, for an inside look at the world of whiskey curation and what it means to hunt down exceptional spirits. Mike shares his passion for discovering hidden gems, building relationships with distillers, and curating a...
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GONZO WHISKEY: WHISKEY MEETS JOURNALISM with Erin Petrey
🥃 Welcome to "The Truth is Barrel Proof" - where great whiskey meets fearless storytelling!In this episode, we sit down with Erin Petrey, Head of Community for Gonzo Whiskey, to explore how this revolutionary brand is doing more than crafting exceptional spirits – they're building a vibrant...
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TWO STACKS IRISH WHISKEY:Tradition meets bold innovation in Irish whiskey
We’re diving into a story that shook up the industry — quite literally — and put premium whiskey in a can. That’s right. On this episode of The TRUTH IS BARREL PROOF, I’m joined by none other than Shane McCarthy, the visionary co-founder of Two Stacks Irish Whiskey — the brand that broke all the...
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OLD COMMON WEALTH DISTILLERY WITH ZACH JOSEPH
Join us as we sit down with Zachary S. Joseph, President of Operations at Old Commonwealth Distillery, for an unfiltered conversation about craft whiskey, distillery operations, and what it takes to build a premium bourbon brand. From grain to glass, Zachary shares insider insights on the art and...
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Secret of Espy House Barrel Strength Bourbon
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...
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BARRELL BOURBON NEW YEAR 2024
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...
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LARCENY BARREL PROOF A124
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...
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2024 MARKET DISRUTORS
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…
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Westward Whiskey Milestone
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...
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FRANK AUGUST SMALL BATCH
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…
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DRINK RESPONSIBLY
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…
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HOW DO YOU SHARPEN YOUR SCOTCH PALATE
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...
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Clermont Steep™ American Single Malt Whiskey
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...
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BOWMORE 22 YEARS MASTERS' SELECTION
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...
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RARE HARE LUCKY BASTARD 30 YEARS
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...
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OAK & EDEN MAPLE SMAOKED OAK
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…
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THE DEACON
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…
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Bushmills 25 Years Old
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…
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ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF B523
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…
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REDEMPTION SUR LEE
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...
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291 E COLARADO WHISKEY BATCH#12
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...
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HARLEM STANDARD
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...
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MILAM & GREENE VERY SMALL BATCH
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,...
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THE DIRTY PART OF WHISKEY: HAPPY LABOR DAY
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...
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BORROWED PAGE VOL 2
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...
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Buffalo Trace Experimental Peated Bourbon
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 ofBuffalo Trace Experimental Collection in this episode. This Peated Bourbon expression is a...
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HOLLADAY SOFT RED WHEAT 6YEARS BOTTLED-IN-BOND
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...
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HARDIN'S CREEK KENTUCKY SERIES : CLERMONT
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.…
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K.LUKE BOURBON BATCH 5
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...
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15 STARS FIRST WEST RYE
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...
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HEAVEN HILL HERITAGE COLLECTION 20 YEARS
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...
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2023 MICHTER'S 10 YEARS SINGLE BARREL BOURBON
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…
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BARDSTOWN BOURBON CO. DISCOVERY #10
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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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