Stranahan's Diamond Peak (old recipe)

Pretty good flavor

Stranahan's hasn't let me down yet. I love their entry-level whiskey, as well as the single barrel incarnation of it that I tried; this, their ostensible step up from the flagship, is every bit as good, if not slightly better. The mint and dark chocolate notes that seem to be hallmarks of the house style come across even more boldly here, especially the mint. There's a deep, dark fruitiness, too - not quite into dried fig territory yet, but definitely raisiny. The finish is lovely, ever so slightly hot, with the minty freshness taking a long ride into a mountain sunset. Excellent whiskey, well worth the $60 I paid for the bottle.

Best of regular and sherry. A little smoke, less heat.

Unique. Fruity. New wood barrel taste, slight charcoal. Light overall.