Background: This is a release of 100% malted barley aged for 4 years from Stranahans distillery located in Colorado. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading this.
ABV: 47%
Nose: Grassy, Earthy, Greenwood, Rye Spice,
Palate: Thin, Watery Mouthfeel. Oak, Astringent, slight spice. Slight Mocha
Finish: Short, oak, astringent, warm.
Rating: 4/10
Guess: This isn’t bad, but it just has very little flavor. I would guess a rye or high rye bourbon, young from that green wood note, and between 42-45% abv. Between 4-6 years old.
Reveal: Stranahan’s Diamond Peak
Well I was off on this one, I think this is the first American Single Malt I’ve had. While I failed to detect the barely, it was really different. The off putting greenwood note gave off its young age.
Overall, it isn’t too bad, but for the $70 price tag I would be left very disappointed if I were to purchase an entire bottle of this.
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
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