Oak and Grist Single Malt Whiskey

Combination of two 3yr barrels and one 5yr barrel On the nose: butterscotch, vanilla, a bit of red fruit, some light maltiness, and citrus On the palate: butterscotch, vanilla, some oakiness, citrus, baking spices, mild maltiness, and light leather. A lot of zing to it Finish: More vanilla, more maltiness (not in an offensive way) and leather approaching a touch of smokiness. With water: More citrus and oak on the nose. The palate softens and sweetens, and a red berry fruit flavor comes forward, and there is more maltiness on the finish. Overall: An impressive homage to the Speyside style that i doubt would have made me think North Carolina if I tasted it blind. Don’t be afraid of the 3 year age statement - there is a touch of youthy malt flavor, but it is well integrated in a tasty and complex single malt. This combination of 3 and 5 year barrels is definitely mature for its age thanks to the North Carolina climate, and very much worth trying.

Light and sweet. It’s double distilled, but tastes much like Irish. Delicious.