We’ve been tinkering with the only malt whiskeys and rums of Baltimore’s Previous Line Spirits for a bit over a 12 months now, and the operation appears to be hitting its stride with the discharge of recent merchandise, together with a latest bonded whiskey expression. We’re again at it for the third time in 2022 with our first have a look at its Double Oak Sequence, variously completed single malts of which Previous Line has launched at the least 5 thus far. Previous Line offers copious details about its getting old and ending course of on the bottles, which we’ll digest beneath.
Each of the whiskeys reviewed right here truly shipped in late 2021, so we’re a bit late on the draw on these. That stated, a bit internet looking out reveals that each are nonetheless out there, albeit not broadly. With apologies for the delay, let’s dig in.
Each are 100 proof.
Previous Line American Single Malt Whiskey Port Cask – Aged 3.5 years in new oak, then 6 months in Tawny Port casks. Extremely darkish in coloration, fairly fetching. Racy on the nostril at 50% abv, aromas run to darkish chocolate, contemporary floor espresso, and that traditional raisiny Port character just below the floor. Immersive but spicy, what’s misplaced right here is the whiskey base; that that is single malt is definitely under no circumstances evident from nosing. The palate bursts with Port notes — six months doesn’t sound like lengthy nevertheless it’s actually gone full-bore on this whiskey. Amidst all of the plum and raisin components, some cereal notes finally come into focus, however they’re gentle, pairing properly with the smoldering dessert-like components. All of it results in a winey, flippantly oxidized end laced with drip espresso and a few bruleed banana — once more, loads like Tawny Port. For followers of the style — that’s, closely wine-soaked whiskeys — it will hit the spot. A- / $75
Previous Line American Single Malt Whiskey Madeira Cask – Aged 3.3 years in new oak, then 10 months in Madeira casks. Burnt orange in coloration, with a traditional Madeira nostril of oxidized wine, burnt walnuts, and (once more) ample warmth. Gently grainy right here, with a lightweight undercurrent of peanut shells and cloves. The palate retains the theme — intense, closely Maderized wine — and folds in solely a bit further nuance: orange peel, cardamom, and a few black pepper. However actually it’s the Madeira present all through, racy and a bit bitter, peppery, and uniquely laden with outdated wine components. Madeira’s an acquired style to start with, however right here it feels much more intense, a deep dive into a specific fashion of wine, with a pointy, peppery end. Once more, the underlying whiskey fades rapidly into the background, for higher or for worse. B / $75
Previous Line American Single Malt Whiskey Madeira Cask
$75
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