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Storm King Distilling Co.

Storm King Distilling Co.
3 Year Old Side Gig American Straight Whiskey Batch No. 5

Category: American Straight Whiskey

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 45%
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:
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

Spirits Glass Style: Crisp & Lively
Aroma Aroma: dark chocolate covered orange slices, nutella and roasted praline, roasted malt, rye bread, and mesquite honey
Taste Flavor: roasted hazelnut and cocoa powder, orange creme brulee, and prune
Smoothness Smoothness:
Finish Finish: Normal
Enjoy Enjoy: Enjoy on its own
Bottom Line 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.

The Producer
41 West Main St.
Montrose, CO 81401
USA
1 970-209-8663

American Straight Whiskey

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Serve in a Glencairn Ganadian Whisky Glass
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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