Fafnir187
Stranahan's Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt
American Single Malt — Colorado, USA
Reviewed
February 1, 2021 (edited July 20, 2022)
Total Wine pick Gilbert AZ, 116.68 proof.
Delectable nose of banana bread, mango, custard, drawn butter, apple, almond, and orange slice candy. Kind of a mossy note underneath which becomes more prevalent as it sits in the glass but is not unwelcome. Amazingly low ethanol for nearly 120 proof.
Palate is rich and punchy with orange marmalade, vanilla cream, strawberry jam, honey, and cereal grains (oats). Flavors hit the mid part of the tongue and entrench themselves there.
Finish does take a rather sharp turn into cinnamon, pepper, and baking spice territory, ending with a oaky, buttery dryness similar to a Chardonnay. Medium length. Quite frankly I’m not sure if the finish matches the palate well; if doesn’t so much develop as it takes a huge left turn.
Mouthfeel is grippy and resinous. Big plus.
Overall a really solid product that has me a bit enchanted due to its uniqueness. It’s not perfect by any means but if you like bright, fruity whiskies, this could be for you. Plenty of other single barrel store picks of this in my area so I will happily shell out $59 to try another pick. Solidly in the rebuy zone.
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Good to hear it's a good one! I have yet to crack the Pitch pick! Great review!