Bird Creek Cask Strength Baronesse American Whiskey Review
Distilled by Bird Creek in Portland, OR
Age: 4 years 7 months
Proof coming off the still: 140°
Barrel entry proof: 115°
Bottling proof: 115°
Mashbill: 100% malted Baronesse barley
Fermentation: 5 days
Baronesse barley is bred for brewing beer… and grown by Joseph’s Grainery in Colfax, Washington
Barrel size: 53 gallons
Barrel manufacturer: Seguin Moreau
Barrels: New oak, char no. 2, medium toast
Bottles produced: 213
Color 👁️:
Nose 👃: Buttercream frosting. Dark chocolate. Caramel. Blackberry. Oak.
Palate 👅: Buttercream frosting. Oak. Baking spices. Citrus zest. Dark chocolate.
Finish 🏁: Black pepper. Raisins. Black tea. Honey. Long in length.
Overall thoughts? I became aware of Bird Creek through numerous spirits competitions in which they’ve dominated. I had high expectations going into this sample… and Bird Creek did not disappoint. This is absolutely one of the best American single malts I’ve tried. Track these guys down… you won’t regret it.
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