A particular side of Colorado based mostly Spirit Hound Distillery’s Single Malt Whisky is that they don’t mix their whisky barrels to create a home profile. As a substitute, all of their whiskies are drawn from single barrels. This implies nice variation could be discovered amongst bottles drawn from completely different barrels and two individuals attempting the model would possibly discover themselves ingesting very completely different whiskies. We had the possibility to assessment one among their single malts final 12 months, and it was stable, however I just lately had the possibility to strive 5 separate barrels to see the vary of flavors and character of Spirit Hound Distillery’s whiskies. What I realized is that they’re very completely different certainly, and a few are completely scrumptious. Now billed as American Single Malt Whiskies, all of them are constituted of a mash invoice that features 75% pale malt, 9% crystal malt, and 18% peated malt. Additional particulars comply with, although be aware that a few of these are not available.
Spirit Hound Distillery Single Malt Whisky Barrel #1, 7 years previous, 90 proof – That is the primary barrel of whisky that Spirit Hound ever made, and it’s simply pleasant. Talking with the Head Distiller, Craig Engelhorn, I realized that he believes 2-3 years is the best quantity of growing older for whisky made in Colorado, however this 7-year-old reveals no indicators of being too previous. It has a candy nostril, providing aromas of burnt sugar, crème brûlée, and almond. The palate follows swimsuit and introduces extra complexity: vanilla custard, burnt sugar, almond, and a tingle on the tongue that I often take pleasure in in whiskies made in Campbeltown, Scotland. There’s a little bit of peat right here, however only a contact that rounds off the end. This a well-rounded whisky with no sharp edges. Pretty stuff and terribly straightforward to maintain ingesting. A / $NA
Spirit Hound Distillery Single Malt Whisky Barrel #88, 6 years previous, 135.7 proof – Full proof, this whisky is daring however surprisingly approachable. The nostril reveals honey, heather, banana, burnt sugar, and warmth. On the palate, caramelized banana and burnt sugar be part of with the whisky’s excessive proof burn. With water, the whisky reveals way more nuance, and I like to recommend including it generously. The Campbeltown tingle seems with water and harmonizes fantastically with notes of caramelized banana, vanilla wafer, honey, and heather. I could prefer it much more than the primary. A- / $NA
Spirit Hound Distillery Single Malt Whisky Barrel #287, 3 years previous, 125.8 proof – Though this whisky was aged for lower than 4 years, it reveals shocking indicators of maturity. The nostril gives nutty brown sugar and a little bit of sweet corn. The palate is nice however effectively balanced with notes of pecan, crème caramel, apple, white pepper, and a whisper of smoke. The warmth is there, however it’s drinkable neat. The end is lengthy because the candy notes disappear right into a whiff of smoke. B+ / $NA
Spirit Hound Distillery Single Malt Whisky Barrel #446, 2 years previous, 90 proof – Even youthful, and now at decrease proof, this whisky naturally reveals a gentler nostril, however it presents candy notes of brown sugar and burnt sugar together with a contact of smoke. The palate gives caramel, walnut, and milk chocolate with a little bit of eucalyptus. With out figuring out the age assertion, I might by no means have guessed this was lower than 3 years previous. B / $63
Spirit Hound Distillery Single Malt Whisky Barrel #448, 2 years previous, 90 proof – The nostril gives mild notes of caramel, cherry, and a contact of sawdust. This one tastes a bit younger, however solely a bit. The palate opens candy, with cereal grains, light vanilla, and chocolate. I’d just like the flavors to be a bit extra assertive, however the whisky is gratifying and reveals no sharp edges. B / $63
Spirit Hound American Single Malt Whisky Barrel #1, 7 years previous, 90 proof
USD100
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