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Storm King Distilling Co.
3 Year Old Side Gig American Straight Whiskey Batch No. 5
Category: American Straight Whiskey
Date Tasted:
6/29/2022
Country: USA
Alcohol: 45%
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92 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$65
Storm King Distilling Co.
3 Year Old Side Gig American Straight Whiskey Batch No. 5
Category: American Straight Whiskey
Date Tasted:
6/29/2022
Country: USA
Alcohol: 45%
Gold color. Aromas of dark chocolate covered orange slices, nutella and roasted praline, roasted malt, rye bread, and mesquite honey with a full body and a long roasted hazelnut and cocoa powder, orange creme brulee, and prune finish. A youthful Malt Whiskey with lively and sweet citrus and cocoa notes that are sure to delight.
Tasting Info
Style:
Crisp & Lively
Aroma:
dark chocolate covered orange slices, nutella and roasted praline, roasted malt, rye bread, and mesquite honey
Flavor:
roasted hazelnut and cocoa powder, orange creme brulee, and prune
Smoothness:
Finish:
Normal
Enjoy:
Enjoy on its own
Bottom Line:
A youthful Malt Whiskey with lively and sweet citrus and cocoa notes that are sure to delight.
The Producer
Storm King Distilling Co.
41 West Main St.
Montrose, CO 81401
USA
1 970-209-8663
www.stormkingdistilling.com/
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American Straight Whiskey
Serve in a Glencairn Ganadian Whisky Glass
About
American Straight Whiskey
An American straight whiskey is one that less than 160 proof (80% ABV) from a fermented mash of at least 51% corn, rye, malted barley, wheat or malted rye and has been age for at least two years in charred oak barrels. Straight whiskies may be produced from a blend of straight whiskies produced in the same state. Offering a coper or amber color and displaying notes of caramel, toffee and baking spices among others, these are generally used for mixing with soda or tonic or used in cocktails.
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