I first posted on what is an important emerging category of spirits, American single malt whiskies, back in November 2019 and now, after two years of arduous, even single-minded research I am prepared to make my results public. Over the last two years I have consumed more whiskey than at any prior time in my life (not to excess, mind you). The cause of advancing science sometimes demands sacrifice. Here, in no particular order, are my favorites. During the last two years I only found one American single-malt whiskey which was actually undrinkable. I will not mention it here. Suffice it to say, if you stick with the drams I mention here you can hardly go wrong.
Stranahan’s BlueProof: 86 This whiskey, produced in Denver, has become one of our house staples. |
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Balcones LineageProof: 94 While not quite as refined as the Stranahan’s, this whiskey has a substantial amount of character. It has replaced its cousin, Balcones Baby Blue, as one of our house staples. It is distilled in Waco, Texas. |
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WestwardProof: 90 |
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Cedar Ridge QuintessentialProof: 92 This whiskey is distilled in Swisher, Iowa. |
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Corsair Single MaltProof: 90 This is distilled in Nashville, Tennessee. Sadly both the Corsair Single Malt and Triple Smoke are out of stock. The Triple Smoke sort of defies description. A bit like drinking a rib smoker. |
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Ahhh.. Information I can use! Although a bit pricey.
Anyway, Happy New Year, and thanks for your gifts to me.
Not any longer a drinking man. Doctors orders.
My brother is a whiskey guy. I will pass these along.
Drinking boilo tonight. A coal country special that starts with a bottle of whiskey, a bottle of Everclear and goes from there. Served warm.
Steve
Champagne. 🎉
My best friend is really into whiskey and scotch. I’ve tried the Stranahan’s through him and remember it was good.
“Not any longer a drinking man. Doctors orders.”
I’m trying – habits are hard to break. I drink a LOT less than I used to, so I’m making progress.