To many whisky aficionados, the time period “Barrel Proof” is synonymous with excessive proof, premium whisky choices, regarded for his or her high quality. Right this moment, Cascade Hole Distilling Co.’s Common Supervisor and Distiller Nicole Austin is difficult that notion with the discharge of Cascade Moon 15 Yr Outdated Barrel Proof, which is launching in choose U.S. markets this month.
The brand new Cascade Moon providing is a nice, subtle spirit that initially entered the barrel at 115 proof, the place it was aged for 15 years in Cascade Hole’s single story rickhouses. On account of the curious situations skilled by these barrels, the proof of the providing dropped to 79.8, under the minimal commonplace to be categorized as a whisky.
For the reason that line’s inception in 2020, the mission of the Cascade Moon Collection has been to additional conversations across the American whisky class whereas bringing customers quite a lot of stunning and small-batch liquids. As a shock twist on barrel proof, this Cascade Moon launch presents drinkers a singular tasting expertise by bringing a barrel proof spirit distilled by grain to customers 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 prospect to share quite a lot of totally 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 “One factor that drew me towards releasing one thing like Cascade Moon 15 Yr Outdated Barrel Proof is the way it completely demonstrates the stability of approachability and high quality potential with a decrease proof spirit. I hope this launch helps change the best way the class perceives decrease proof spirits, whereas additionally offering whisky followers with entry to a sublime spirit.”
Cascade Moon 15 Yr Outdated Barrel Proof is a posh and complicated spirit with a stunning depth of character. This intricate liquid presents an fragrant and tropical nostril, with a end of leather-based and oak and may greatest be loved neat or on the rocks.
The discharge of Cascade Moon 15 Yr Outdated Barrel Proof comes off the heels of Cascade Moon 13 Yr Outdated Rye profitable Double Gold on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors final month. General, the Cascade Moon Collection pays homage to the distillery’s historical past, whereas persevering with to set the tone for the way forward for the whisky class. Beginning now, Cascade Moon will probably be out there in choose markets for customers to buy for a restricted time at a steered retail value of $124.99.
As with all whiskies within the Cascade Hole Distilling Co. household, your mates at Cascade Hole encourage you to sip this new providing the identical means it’s made – slowly and responsibly.
