Stranahan's Blue Peak

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This is a new entry level whisky from Stranahan, which will be revamping its range in coming months. It’s a respectable introduction to the distillery. The nose combines cola cubes with light aromas of pineapple and tinned mandarin slices. Soft tinned fruit syrup flavors in the mouth and a gentle finish make the initial batch of this 4-5 year old blend a pleasant easy sipper. At a price that undercuts many entry-level Scotch whiskies in the US, this is yet more proof that American single malt has found a sustainable footing.

Mellow, would make an interesting old fashioned