Cascade Hole Distilling Co has unveiled its Cascade Moon 15 12 months Outdated Barrel Proof, which might’t technically be outlined as whiskey, however for all intents and functions is whiskey. The brand new expression, crafted by Basic Supervisor and Distiller Nicole Austin, seems to be to problem the notion that barrel proof choices ought to have a excessive proof.
The brand new Cascade Moon expression entered the barrel at 115 proof, the place it was aged for 15 years in Cascade Hole’s single story rickhouses. Because of the unusual circumstances skilled by the barrels, the proof of the providing dropped to 79.8, under the minimal commonplace to be categorized as a whisky–which is 80 proof or 40% ABV.
For the reason that line’s inception in 2020, the mission of the Cascade Moon Sequence has been to additional conversations across the American whisky class whereas bringing shoppers quite a lot of lovely and small-batch liquids. As a shock twist on barrel proof, this Cascade Moon launch gives drinkers a novel tasting expertise by bringing a barrel proof spirit distilled by grain to shoppers and offering a chance for extra dialogue across the relationship between proof and high quality within the class.
“With every Cascade Moon launch, I’ve had the possibility to share quite a lot of completely different choices primarily based on my inspirations on the time,” mentioned Austin. “One factor that drew me towards releasing one thing like Cascade Moon 15 12 months Outdated Barrel Proof is the way it completely demonstrates the stability of approachability and high quality doable with a decrease proof spirit. I hope this launch helps change the way in which the class perceives decrease proof spirits, whereas additionally offering whisky followers with entry to a sublime spirit.”
The 15 12 months Outdated Barrel Proof gives an fragrant and tropical nostril, with a end of leather-based and oak and might finest be loved neat or on the rocks.
The discharge comes off the heels of Cascade Moon 13 12 months Outdated Rye profitable Double Gold on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors final month.
Cascade Moon 15 12 months Outdated Barrel Proof shall be obtainable in choose markets and is priced at $124.99. For extra data, head over to the model’s official web site.
George Dickel launched the Cascade Moon Whisky sequence in October 2020. That December it added Cascade Moon Version No 2 to the vary.
