Lost Spirits Leviathan I Single Malt

American Single Malt

Lost Spirits // California, USA

RARE

  • Cost

  • Distiller Score

    94

  • Avg. Rating

    3.16
    3 out of 5 stars
    ( 8 )

Leviathian I is a single malt peated at a level of 110 ppm. Canadian-cut peat is used to smoke the Californian organic barley and is distilled in a custom-made wooden pot-still. This, the first release, Leviathan I, is matured in Californian late-harvest cabernet sauvignon casks. These casks were French oak, 53-gallon casks. Very limited availability.

  • age
    NAS
  • abv
    53.0
  • American Single Malt
    Made in the USA from 100% malted barley. Distilled at one distillery. Matured in oak casks no larger than 700L. Distilled to no higher than 160 proof (80% ABV). Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) or higher. (This is the proposed Standard of Identity by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission.)
  • Cask Type
    French oak ex-late harvest California cabernet sauvignon

Tasting Notes

"Right off the bat, this whisky packs a wallop! Chocolate and rich black earth are the first aromas out of the gate, followed quickly by tanned leather book-covers and a slightly gamey note. Upon sipping this monster of a dram, the bitter chocolate and roasted game notes co-mingle, almost reminiscent of grilled meat with a mole sauce. Spicy chili pepper and a malty sweetness complete the ensemble. The finish is of medium length and the sweet malt is tamed by a bitter chocolate note. Wow. A challenging dram, not for the faint of heart, but well worth seeking out! "

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