One of the run away hits of the craft whiskey movement in the United States thus far has to be Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey. One of those behind this, Jess Graber, is now branching out somewhat to a new offering named after an old mining town in Gunnison County, Colo., which itself was named for the tin cups used by miners.
Tasting notes from the distiller indicate Tincup, on the nose, evokes notes of citrus, black pepper and ginger snaps, while on the palate it suggests rye spice, cinnamon and caramel. It comes in rather unique packaging in the form of a “rugged hexagonal bottle that is deeply embossed and suggests the Rocky Mountains. Its closure is an actual tin cup that can be used for sipping and sharing.”
With this warning in mind, Tincup prices for around $28 per 750 ml bottle.
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