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Whiskey Review: Dead Guy Whiskey Cabernet Wine Cask Finished

We review Dead Guy Whiskey Cabernet Wine Cask Finished, made from 100% malted barley, pot distilled, and finished in Cabernet wine casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Dead Guy Whiskey Cabernet Wine Cask Finished review

Tasting Notes

About:

100% malted barley, 92 proof (46% ABV).
Appearance:
Golden tawny with a tinge of auburn.
Nose:
Generous floral and fruity notes permeate with lush influences of fresh wet grass, walnut, red rose, butterscotch, vanilla, and juicy ripe plums accompanied by hints of cinnamon, clove, and buttery peppermint.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
The broad flavor profile on the palate and the nose are fairly similar. Not much complexity in that it leans very sweet and just kind of keeps leaning in that direction. Moderately smooth yet viscous texture with a medium to long finish of warm pepper and red fruit, similar to the taste of cinnamon chewing gum. Very approachable and well suited for those who prefer their whiskey on the sweeter side.

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.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams honed her appreciation for patrons with a discerning taste for fine whiskey during her 15-year tenure as a bartender in Dallas, Texas. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2019, she graduated from Portland State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Writing. During her final term at PSU, Jennifer served as the Arts & Culture editor for the university's monthly magazine, The Pacific Sentinel. A voracious reader, outdoor runner, and aspiring photographer, Jennifer also harbors a deep love for classic jazz. She always welcomes the opportunity to share a whiskey and engaging conversation with both her cherished friends from Texas and the many new companions she's made since settling in Oregon.

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