Deerhammer American Single Malt

Strong spicy start that goes down smooth and full. Heavy chocolatey hints.

The label says it's aged for at least 2 years, which I take to mean that MOST of the stock is aged 2 years with some older barrels vatted with each batch to round it out. I'd like to try this at an older age statement, because I like what Deerhammer is doing but it needs more time to soften the edges. N: Nougat and chocolate on first sniff. A bit dusty. P: Sweet. Orange, coffee, cocoa, a bit of menthol. A bit harsh. F: More coffee, and an acetone aftertaste. There's a good beginning here but even a couple more years I think would help round this out.

The color of this single malt is similar to polished brass, and thick watery legs stream down the glass. The nose is sweet with notes of green apple, cinnamon sugar cookie, lemon rind, red grapes, chocolate, honey, and vanilla. The palate has an oily mouthfeel and notes of tangy clementine, plum, strawberry, caramel, milk chocolate, and honey. The finish is long, has some initial heat, and has a Raisin Bran cereal note to send you off. Cheers!