This unsmoked base is matured in New American White Oak, finished in Tawny Port barrels, then blended with mesquite-smoked American single malt Petites eaux from a used bourbon barrel. Tawny tends to have a nutty, oxidative character and is often enjoyed as an aperitif, different from Port’s usual role as an after-dinner drink. Matured for over two years, this Distiller’s Cut is a perfect blend of unsmoked and mesquite single malts. This release is at cask strength.
TASTING NOTES:
On the nose, you may find raisin, oak, and leather. On the palate we get sweet, maple-forward notes, moving into a long and velvety mid-palate. It finishes fruity and light, without a hint of smoke. We recommend serving our Spring 2023 Distiller’s cut neat.
DISTILLER’S CUT IN AN EXERCISE IN THE ART OF BLENDING
Team D.R.A.M. -our distillers Dustin, Raymond, Abbey, and Mark - create works of art with each Distiller’s Cut release, making every expression one-of-a-kind. The Spring 2023 Distiller’s Cut ideation and blend come from Raymond Hammond, while handcrafted in Tuscan, Arizona by the entire Team D.R.A.M.