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100% Malted Barley Mash Bill Whiskeys

These are popular whiskeys with mash bill of 100% Malted Barley.

WhistlePig The Beholden 21 Year Single Malt Whiskey
WhistlePig The Beholden 21 Year Single Malt Whiskey

Aged for 21 long years in American Oak to add a rich maple and dried fruit to a bready, nutty base. Finished in WhistlePig Rye barrels bringing savory spice and subtle smoky notes, a game-changer for progressive palates.

Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 26 Year
Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 26 Year

The aroma starts with a burst of caramel, fudge and baked sugar, backed by hints of fresh fruit and berries. On the palate, butterscotch vanilla combines with notes of toasted oak and a light fruity taste to carry through the

Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey
Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey

Nose: Toasted pecan, ripe red apples, and honeysuckle. Palate: Dried figs, black currants, wildflower honey, and candied dates. Finish: Cream sherry, medium toast American oak, and a hint of Islay-style peat smoke.

Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Cider Cask Finished Whisky
Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Cider Cask Finished Whisky

NOSE: Apple, vanilla, and toasted pecan. PALATE: Honeycomb, vanilla, and butterscotch coat the palate. FINISH: Creamy and some biscuit notes on the finish.

Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky
Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky

NOSE: Coppery gold in color, this whisky offers aromas of honeyed fig, walnut, and apple. PALATE: Barrel smoke mingles with sweetness from the fruit, developing into cocoa and melding into cinnamon and clove on the palate. FINISH: The smooth finish

Big Moustache American Single Malt
Big Moustache American Single Malt

Nose: Nutty, fruity, and malty nose. Medium-bodied. Palate: Notes of cured pork, dried apricots, cashew nuts and dark chocolate. Finish: Vanilla and apricots with a grassy finish.

Lost Lantern "Gentle Giant" Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt
Lost Lantern "Gentle Giant" Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt

A fruit-forward whiskey with notes of fresh apple, soft oak, dry spice, and a long finish. This single malt includes whiskey aged in European oak casks, an ex-bourbon barrel, and ex-apple brandy casks.

Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Chardonnay Cask Finished Whisky
Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Chardonnay Cask Finished Whisky

NOSE: Lemon zest, green apple, and honeysuckle. PALATE: Hints of pear, vanilla, and baking spices. FINISH: Delicate and creamy.

Union Horse Rivalist American Single Malt Whiskey
Union Horse Rivalist American Single Malt Whiskey

Nougat, dried fruit, baking spice, candied nuts, and jasmine.

Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 25 Year
Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 25 Year

The aroma starts with a burst of caramel, fudge and baked sugar, backed by hints of fresh fruit and berries. On the palate, butterscotch vanilla combines with notes of toasted oak and a light fruity taste to carry through the

Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Brewers Batch Whisky
Virginia Distillery Co. VHW Brewers Batch Whisky

NOSE: Rich malty caramel notes accentuate the vanilla notes found in the originating whisky cask. PALATE: Notes of mocha and toffee, as well as cocoa, play on the palate. FINISH: Creamy and complex.

Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey
Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey

Nose: Captivating aromas of campfire, huckleberry, and sweet pipe tobacco. Palate: Hints of leather with a velvety, thick yet soft mouthfeel. Finish: Lingering and delightful taste of sweet cigarillo.

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