MountainRoot
Colkegan Single Malt Whiskey
American Single Malt — New Mexico, USA
Reviewed
June 12, 2020 (edited August 20, 2021)
The color of this whiskey treasure is liquid gold, and thin semi-viscous legs grace the glass walls after a swirl.
The delectable nose is a balance of fruity & savory and possesses notes of sea salt, mesquite smoke, grilled BBQ, pear and apple, ripe banana, strawberry, and raisins.
The palate is delicious with an almost dusty mouthfeel and notes of smoke and pork burnt ends, licorice candy, watermelon, and ripe cantaloupe.
The finish is long, fresh and tangy.
In my humble opinion, this whiskey sets the bar for the American Single Malt. It is so complex yet welcoming, savory yet sweet, and scotch-like, yet proudly American! I am a big fan and will be buying another bottle! I highly recommend! Sláinte!
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This sounds delicious!
@WhiskeyLonghorn Thanks for the kind words, man! Dude, that sounds like a good time! Is it awesome?
@PBMichiganWolverine Oh! It’s definitely worth it! Especially as I know you’re a peated scotch fan. And those two sound like two that need to go on the wishlist!
I’ve not tried this one—-but I’ve heard the same—-standard pole bearer of craft American whiskey ( maybe alongside Arizona’s Del Bac and New York’s McKenzie)
I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. One of the finest single malts. There aren’t many others I’ve tried that stand up to this one. Check out the tasting room if you’re ever in Santa Fe. Very warm and inviting.