THE TRUTH IS BARREL PROOF

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 collection that tells the story of American whiskey craftsmanship.From barrel selection to brand partnerships, get the unfiltered truth about navigating the whiskey industry as an independent curator and the dedication it takes to bring truly special bottles to whiskey lovers everywhere.🔥 Topics covered: Whiskey curation, barrel selection, distillery partnerships, spirit sourcing, and the art of finding exceptional whiskey#Whiskey #RoamingRoadSpirits #WhiskeyCurator #BarrelSelection #CraftSpirits #WhiskeyPodcast #SpiritsCuration #BourbonHuntingSubscribe for more barrel-strength conversations with the people

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 rules and created a whole new lane for how we sip and experience whiskey.From heritage blends to modern packaging, we're talking hustle, heritage, and what it takes to disrupt a centuries-old industry — all from the mind of a man who said why not a can?Grab your glass — or your can — and let’s get into it.This is The Whiskey Show. Let’s pour into it. 🥃Be sure to check out TWO STACKS on IG and on their website to learn about upcoming releases and news #irish #whsikey #can

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 science of whiskey making, the challenges of scaling a craft distillery, and Old Commonwealth's unique approach to creating exceptional spirits.Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast, industry professional, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a modern distillery, this episode delivers the straight talk you've been looking for – no chaser needed.🔥 Topics covered: Distillery operations, craft whiskey trends, bourbon production secrets, and more Be sure to check out OLD COMMON WEALTH on their website #Whiskey #Bourbon #CraftDistillery #OldCommonwealth #WhiskeyPodcast #DistilleryLife #SpiritsTalk

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 of my merch Check out my website  www.hoodsom.com  Be sure to join my Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/hoosom  #bourbon #barrelproof #heavenhill #larcenybourbon

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 bill is Corn: 72%Rye: 22%Malted Barley: 5%Wheat: 1% To learn more about BARRELL BOURBON and all their other expression be sure to check out: BARRELL BOURBON 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://whiskeywhisdom.com/?via=hoodsommelier ) Use code TTIBP to get 10% off your first purchase

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://whiskeywhisdom.com/?via=hoodsommelier ) Use code TTIBP to get 10% off your first purchase

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 both the legacy of our past and the promise of our future. To learn more about WESTWARD and other expressions please visit https://westwardwhiskey.com Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER    Be sure to follow WESTWARD on Instagram and FB @westwardwhiskey. For any of my merch Check out my website  www.hoodsom.com  Be sure to join my Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/hoodsom  #whisky #singlemalt #blended #portland

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 more about RARE HARE and other expressions please visit https://www.rareharespirits.com/. Be sure to follow JACK on all social media as FB, IG, and TikTok as HOOD SOMMELIER    Be sure to follow RARE HARE on Instagram and FB @rareharespirits For any of my merch Check out my website  www.hoodsom.com  Be sure to join my Patreon Community at www.patreon.com/hoodsom  #whisky #canada #finishedwhiskey #pinot #france

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 Community at www.patreon.com/hoodsom  #whisky #infused #spire #fourgrain #bourbon #maple

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  #fourgrain #harrlem

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 complex notes that make you pounder on the layers of flavors.  To know more about Milam & Greene and other experimental expressions visit https://milamandgreenewhiskey.com/⁠⁠. Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #texas #kentucky #tenneseewhiskey

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

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 that were involved and their releases: Mammoth Distilling: https://mammothdistilling.com/ Virginia Distillery: https://vadistillery.com/ Talnua Distillery: https://www.talnua.com/ Follow Ryan Mills on IG or Tiktok @thatoneduderyan Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #singlemalt #colorado #virgina #batchwhiskey

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 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 to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #FRANKFORT #buffalotrace #kentucky #peated

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 visit https://holladaydistillery.com/. Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #missouri #bottledinbond #batchwhiskey

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.hardinscreek.com/ ⁠⁠. Be sure to follow Jack on all social media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #clermont #louisville #kentucky #batchwhiskey

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 media as IG @hood_sommelier, FB, and TikTok @hoodsommelier #whiskey #bourbon #bardstown #louisville #kentucky #batchwhiskey

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

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

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