Whiskey Review: Black Butte Whiskey

There’s the chocolate! A healthy dose of unsweetened baker’s chocolate emerges from all stages of this liquid on the palate. A dry nuttiness carries the undertone, bringing a toasted hazelnut flavor through short gaps in the cocoa cloud formations. Once the cocoa/toast flavors subside, a breath of tradition brings the flavors of orange creamsicle and sticky toffee to the tongue. This whiskey embraces many classic bourbon flavors, adding another layer to a more dry, less dessert-y package while avoiding astringency and breaking some new ground in terms of flavor combination. Final Thoughts & Score: Score: 90/100 Gimmicks aside, this is a damn fine beverage. It’s uniqueness makes it a must-try, and its cohesiveness and balance make it a repeatable drinker that I will reach for when craving a well-made whiskey for neat sipping. This is the first example of a pre-set ‘beer wash’ collaboration concept that actually brings the best aspect of the beer to the whiskey, without muddying the flavors or disappointing on the expectation of true American whiskey.