Review #931; American Single Malt #20: McCarthy’s Single Malt 18-1 (3yr)

McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt Batch 18-1

This is a release from the McCarthy’s line of American Single Malt which comes from Hood River Distillers. This is a 3 years old Malt whisky crafted from Port Ellen Maltings, which is aged in a mix of refill and virgin oak barrels before being bottled with no chill filtering.

ABV: 42.5%

Nose: Fall Leaves, slightly sweat bbq pork, vanilla, Earthy

Palate: Lighter mouthfeel, bbq pork, vanilla, slight brine, earthy

Finish: Shorter finish, bbq pork, vanilla, brine, earthy, peppery

Rating: 6/10

Overall a very good and impressive offering. This is the 2nd McCarthy’s I’ve had (the previous was a single cask) and this is quite enjoyable. Ardmore levels of peat, a bit of bbq, spices, vanilla pops in, a bit of rotting vegetation. The amount of flavor that was squeezed into 42.5% is quite commendable as well. A great introductory offering to the brand that makes me want to try more of the portfolio.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect