Sierra Norte Green Corn Barrel 270

Who knew Mexico makes whiskey??! I assumed they make only tequila and mezcal. But, yeah…whiskey too. I guess anyone can make whiskey, all you need is some grain. And then they can all talk about “terroir” and “local water source” and single origin grain, or whatever. And one other eye opener…green corn?!?! So not only does Mexico make whiskey, but they have green corn?!?! Never knew that was a thing. I had a small pour of this…and it blew my socks off. Apparently, green corn whiskey is EXTREMELY difficult to make, because the green corn is extremely difficult to work with as a grain. Now this whiskey is the only known green corn whiskey in the world. Yes. Only green corn whiskey in the world..that’s how freakin’ difficult and rare it is to make. And a single cask to boot. NCF, no color, single cask…and only a few casks of this made. Nose is jalapeño, green Chile, herbal. Thick and viscous. Palette really comes alive. It’s a cross between bourbon, Springbank, and a dose of tequila. With a slice of green chile. Really unique. At $155, it’s pricey…but I can see why…only a few casks, difficult grain to grow and work. Glad I got to try a pour, and if you see this anywhere, buy a pour—-the uniqueness is a price well paid.

Has interesting vegetal jalapeño and green chili pepper tasting notes alongside vanilla and caramel popcorn.