The richness of a stout in theory would lend itself delightfully to a whiskey, but this one fell short for me. It’s a great concept that could use some finessing in execution. Some whiskeys pull it off while still young, others benefit from and transform with age. I’m not sure whether more aging would be a game-changer here, or if some alterations earlier in the process might elevate this a bit. In the world of stout-whiskey mashups, Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition (previously reviewed on The Whiskey Wash) is more readily available an interesting comparison, albeit marked differences – of note, that Jameson was aged in stout-seasoned barrels.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
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