American

Whiskey Review: Colkegan Single Malt

We review Colkegan Single Malt Whiskey from Santa Fe Spirits. It's made from malted barley smoked with mesquite.

OVERALL RATING

6
Like Conversation
Colkegan Single Malt Whiskey (image via Santa Fe Spirits)

Tasting Notes

About:

92 Proof, 46% ABV, 100% malted barley, Batch 1, Bottle 337, 750ml, $89.99
Appearance:
Scattered, fat, crooked legs, spread unevenly. Very pale and clear, nearly Champagne in color, with a sunbleached quality and a ruby tint.
Nose:
Light mesquite smoke surrounds every note on the nose. A strong sensation of barbecued game meats comes through, most reminiscent of venison mid-way through. A buttery sweetness leads into the finish.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
This was not a particularly strong sipper. The mesquite is a little rough and the long lasting palate doesn’t give much respite from the intensity. I think the goal of creating a spirit representative of Santa Fe may have been achieved, however. I think this could have an interesting effect in a cocktail with other elements to balance the strong flavors.

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.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

All Posts

Latest On The Whiskey Wash

Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky Review

Can a budget blend named after a famous tea clipper hold its own? We taste Cutty Sark’s 40% Scotch and see how it stacks up against its Prohibition sibling.