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This American Single Malt Whiskey was matured in a 200-year-old color cask: the rare and special result of a fading practice in the world of sherry production.

Spanish Sherry wineries used to produce a very dark sherry to color Oloroso sherry when it didn’t look dark enough to meet the maker’s expectations. Over time, the culture of the sherry industry has changed and people have become less concerned with the actual color of the product, caring more about the authenticity of the process and resulting wine.

Because of this, we were able to acquire one of six centuries-old Spanish color casks from Bodegas Argüeso winery through a personal connection following a trip to Spain that President and Co-Founder Jason Parker took in 2019. Knowing how special this was, we decided not to finish a whiskey in the cask but instead do a full maturation.

We call the whiskey we entered into this special cask a “Queens Run” —a term borrowed from the rum industry that means it is distilled entirely from the heads and tails from previous distillations. Queen’s runs are known for producing highly flavorful distillates, fitting for this rare and special cask.

The whiskey was matured for just under 5 years, resulting in a rich and intense whiskey unlike any we’ve ever tasted.

Tasting Notes: 

Even more striking than the deep, dark appearance of this whiskey in the glass is the tasting experience itself. From the nose to the palate and all the way through the marathon-length finish, it delivers a bold and unforgettable journey. Aromas of burnt marshmallow, molasses, raw cookie dough, and dark chocolate-covered figs leap from the glass. On the palate you’ll find fig jam, dark chocolate, browned butter, and raisins, accented by a subtle touch of leather. The finish is long and complex, offering notes of dark chocolate covered figs, lemongrass, and kefir lime, with a dry, nutty quality reminiscent of black walnut and pecans.

 

 

 

Our Whidbey’s Port Cask American Single Malt Whiskey is distilled from our Five Malt recipe, matured for just under 7 years in a refilled American Single Malt Whiskey cask, and finished for another 7 months in a cask previously used to mature the local port-style wine Whidbey’s Port.

Whidbey’s Port is produced in Prosser and Grandview, WA. It has been a Washington staple since it was first released in 1984. After tasting this locally crafted port-style wine, we knew it would be perfect to finish our whiskey in one of its casks.

Tasting Notes: 

Opens with delicate floral notes, cedar, orange oil, raspberry thumbprint cookies, and a hint of cardamom on the nose. The Port influence is evident yet subtle, allowing the spirit’s character to shine through. On the palate, orange marmalade, cinnamon, sarsaparilla, white pepper, and brioche come together in harmonious balance. The finish lingers gracefully, offering more marmalade and cinnamon alongside layers of applewood, eucalyptus, and dark cocoa.