Wolves Signature Blend (2022)

This variation of Wolves signature blend incorporates a 7-year old whiskey distilled from California Pale Ale, and 6 and 7 year-old rye whiskeys with a higher rye-content along with another whiskey in the blend that was distilled from Stout beer, aged in used French Oak for 9 years and bottled at 51.5% ABV. The nose starts with a mix of rich honey sweetened pale ale and mild hoppy bitterness then freshly baked pumpernickel bread topped with apricot preserves followed by lemongrass, tangerine and nectarines that transitions to light baking spices, spearmint and polished oak with medium ethanol burn. The taste is a medium to full mouthfeel starting with rich honey over creamy citrus that quickly veers towards mild hoppy bitterness that fades to chocolate covered almonds and espresso followed by lemongrass, charred pumpernickel bread topped with apricot preserves and grilled peaches that transitions to spearmint hard candy, mild baking spices and polished oak with medium ethanol burn. The finish is medium length starting with a mild hoppy bitterness that is balanced by creamy citrus fruits that then fade to pumpernickel bread topped with whipped honey butter, light mocha, lemongrass, spearmint hard candy and polished oak. This is incredibly unique with a nose that has rich honey sweetness that is countered by hoppy and rye notes along with creamy citrus that carries over to the palate that veers slightly over bitter with those hoppy and rye notes that fades quickly and finishes with a beautiful balance of hops and rye notes along with sweet citrus. At around $120+, I think these are well worth the cost as it’s something different in today’s market. Thanks @PBMichiganWolverine for the generous sample, as I likely never would have tried this otherwise.

The complexity takes on a while need meaning on this one! Ive had one other beer based whiskey in the past from a local distillery and the combo of the rye definitely steps things up. I think the rye shows uo with a strong dill presence, as well as some black pepper and maybe some leather. The hops come through with citrus. There is a potent but enjoyable bitterness on the back of the tongue. Theres a very long finish that also changes. More beer flavors to start and at the end I get that dill again. Fun whiskey I look forward to sharing.

This Whiskey Is something special. The creativity behind the blending is what is truly impressive. I have never tasted a whiskey so unique and well done. Complex flavors found no where else on the American Whiskey Market. A refreshing pour really. Looking forward to tasting more Wolves. If you see this bottle buy it NOW.

Truly unique and unlike anything else that's on the market! This California based whiskey is a blend that not only consist of rye but beer distillates as well. This provides a very different flavor profile that the masses of American whiskey has yet to offer. With flavors of Citrus, floral hops, baking spices and milk chocolate, this whiskey is a must have! This is Wolves Whiskey's largest drop to date and arguably their best yet!

Not one I’d reach for often but wow love the uniqueness and creativity. Innovative idea and executed well - the hops come through.

Two beer derived whiskeys. One rye whiskey. Blend them together …what can possibly go wrong ? A lot…if you don’t get the proportions or balance right. Fortunately that is not the case here. I had a small pour of this while pouring out samples for our online tasting in a few weeks ( tasting with @pkingmartin , @ctbeck11 @Richard-ModernDrinking and @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington ). This blend here is about as risky as you can get. It has a MGP rye aged in California, a whiskey distilled from stout beer and aged 9 years in French oak, together with whiskey distilled from California pale ale aged 7 years in French oak. About 12,000 bottles. You would think that beer would take over and outgun the rye, but no…you get elements of gunpowder, grass, apples and cardamom. All with a slight hoppy background. Now the strange thing is that it keeps changing…every sip seems to change a bit. It’s a lot going on , and in a good way. The only beer derived whiskey I’ve had is St George from California, which was decent…but this is much better with that rye balance. I can see why these fly off the shelf…pricey, but really good. And more importantly , unique. And those two are criteria for which I don’t mind paying a premium.