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GrainHenge is made within the stunning prairies of Alberta, Canada, at Troubled Monk, a preferred craft brewery. That makes it a part of the rising assortment of whiskeys that exploit the inherent synergies between brewing and distilling, each of which hinge on fermented grains.
The identify GrainHenge pays homage to the traditional henges that might be gathering locations, locations of awe and thriller. Consider Stonehenge or the mysterious stones in Outlander that enable for time journey. Nevertheless it places a distinctly Canadian spin on that concept, honoring the “grain elevators, mills and deserted wooden buildings which are the enduring symbols of the prairies.”
Maybe nice whisky does encourage the identical sense of curiosity and marvel that historical rock henges do. How did they do it? For GrainHenge, all of it goes again to the brewery. Every expression of GrainHenge Whisky is impressed by one in all their beers. Assembly Creek, the topic of this overview, is predicated on the recipe for Open Highway American Brown Ale, a brew with roasty flavors.
Taking cues from that brown ale, the mash invoice contains a wide range of specialty malts that the distillers say contribute “caramel, chocolate, and low” flavors. It was aged for 40 months in new American oak casks, and bottled at cask power.
GrainHenge Assembly Creek (picture through GrainHenge)
Tasting Notes: GrainHenge Assembly Creek
Very important Stats: Mash invoice of 2-row, amber, crystal, and chocolate malt. Aged 40 months in new, charred American oak casks. Made by Troubled Monk in Pink Deer, Alberta, Canada.
Look: Yellow gold in colour.
Nostril: The nostril on this whisky is superb. I get notes of dried apricots, clover blossoms, and greens. It’s each nice and candy.
Palate: The palate is simply as distinctive because the nostril however a bit completely different in taste. It’s each savory and candy. It’s oily, with darkish espresso, and chocolate. It’s a bit musty.
