After we final checked in on Single Cask Nation, the indie bottlers had simply launched a powerful American single malt from Virginia Distillery Co. From the appears to be like of it, they’ve gone a lot additional afield for his or her current releases, sourcing all kinds of distinctive expressions from whisky-makers all around the world. As a reminder, these gray-labeled bottles (in contrast to their retail line) can be found solely to Nation members by way of their web site, however to affix that membership you simply want to enroll in free on-line (and pay a modest transport charge). We obtained wee drams of a handful of expressions, all of that are nonetheless out there on the location as of this writing. Ideas observe.
Single Cask Nation Milk & Honey 3 Years Outdated – A single malt from Israel’s Milk & Honey Distillery aged in a first-fill bourbon barrel. This one is delicate and fruity on the nostril with shiny notes of tinned pears and lemon custard. Because it opens, candied ginger, pink peppercorn, and aromatic oak arrive. The palate is mildly peppered with shiny, candy notes of ripe Bosc pear, inexperienced apple, and ginger beer. The end is warming with contemporary oak and a simple, malty sweetness. 117.8 proof. B+ / $95
Single Cask Nation Paul John 5 Years Outdated – A peated single malt from Indian producer Paul John aged for 5 years in a first-fill bourbon barrel. Preliminary notes of mildly medicinal smoke and a grain-driven sweetness give approach within the glass to aromas of darkish raisin, oatmeal cookies, and hearth ash. The palate is wealthy and frivolously peppered with candy barbecue sauce, orange marmalade, and barrel char. The mid-length end lingers with notes of Little Debbie’s oatmeal cream pies and a contact of campfire smoke. 113.4 proof. A- / $145
Single Cask Nation Mackmyra 13 Years Outdated – A well-aged single malt from Sweden’s Mackmyra distillery aged in virgin charred oak and sporting a surprisingly low abv, possible because of underground maturation. It’s additionally the primary we’ve encountered from Mackmyra in over a decade. This cask evidences a powerful maturity with wealthy, syrupy notes of orange blossom honey and canned peaches. The palate reveals extra stone fruit, expressive oak spice, and baking chocolate earlier than a beneficiant end of black pepper and fruited syrup. 94.8 proof. A- / $140
Single Cask Nation Copperworks 3 Years Outdated – A mix of two single malt casks distilled by Seattle’s Copperworks Distillery from Washington- and Oregon-grown Genie barley and aged in new charred oak. The aroma is expressive and candied with notes of jackfruit, gum drops, and path combine. The palate is shiny, oily, and simply as candy because the nostril with prime notes of Juicy Fruit gum, Pink Hots, and banana Runts. There’s sufficient doughy malt beneath to rein in among the sweetness, however this one stays fairly saccharine all through the lingering sweet apple end. 112.2 proof. B+ / $95
Single Cask Nation Good Journey Charity – This bottle was launched in late 2022 in collaboration with Good Journey, a charitable group that helps navy veterans. It’s a simple, five-year-old bourbon sourced from MGP that’s fairly light-bodied however nonetheless full-flavored with candy cornbread and vanilla fudge on the nostril and a heat, buttery palate that showcases basic notes of butterscotch, cinnamon sugar, and a contact of orange zest. A bit expensive, however hey, it’s for a superb trigger. 101 proof. B+ / $200
Single Cask Nation Mackmyra 13 Years Outdated
$140
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