Quartz Mountain Four Grain Bourbon Review
Distilled in Vancouver, Washington
Barrrel manufacturer: Kelvin Cooperage
Barrel size: 15 gallons
Barrel is No. 2 char & medium toast
Proof off the still: 140°
Barrel entry proof: 120°
Bottling proof: 101°
Mashbill:
68.6% corn, 17.1% wheat, 9.4% caramel barley, 4.7% rye
The corn, wheat, and rye are all grown in Washington
Age: ~2.5 years
Nose 👃: Caramel. Corn. Oak. Black tea. Nutmeg.
Palate 👅: Toffee. Werther’s Originals. Brown sugar. Buttercream frosting.
Finish 🏁: Rye spice. Black walnut. Black tea.
Overall thoughts? If you’re interested in small barrel aging, this is a good place to start. Small barrels can often be overwhelming, but this one isn’t. The small barrels were managed quite well to produce an enjoyable bourbon.
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