Troy & Sons Oak Reserve
Corn
Asheville Distilling Co. // North Carolina, USA
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Cost
This is an aged version of the Troy & Sons Platinum Small-Batch Moonshine. Its mash-bill is 100% Heirloom Crooked Creek Corn, which is a non-genetically modified corn produced continuously for 120 years on McEntire Farm in North Carolina. No age statement, but the whiskey is “mellowed” in charred oak barrels.
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ageNAS
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abv40.0
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CornMash bill at least 80% corn, no requirement to age, but if aged, must be in either new un-charred oak barrels or used oak barrels.
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Cask Typeused bourbon barrels
Tasting Notes
"There’s a hint of sweet, white corn on the nose, along with some deep vanilla from the oak. More sniffs reveal a bit of mild cherry. Texturally, this is a syrupy spirit with a fair amount of heat on the palate. Unfortunately the oak influence actually hides some of the pure corn flavor present on the un-aged spirit. I was really impressed with the expressiveness and terroir of the moonshine. While still tasty, this aged version seems superfluous. "
Reviewed by
Paul Belbusti