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Whiskey Review: Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Single Malt

We review Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Single Malt, a 10.5 year old American single malt whiskey that is one of the oldest craft distilled whiskeys released in the United States to date.

OVERALL RATING

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Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Single Malt

Tasting Notes

About:

Made from 100% malted barley (75% of which was New York-grown, and some of which is peated from Scotland); aged 10.5 years in formerly bourbon and sherry casks; fermented and distilled on-grain; bottled at 43% ABV. $150 per 750 ml.
Appearance:
Amber-hued caramel.
Nose:
Sweet ripe fruit, rich sherry, varnish and oak.
Palate:
The aromas really come through on the palate as well. Heavy sherry notes and oak, with toasty char on the end.
Finish:
Comments:

Being familiar with the Finger Lakes region, this is a bit reminiscent of the terroir that comes through in wineries from the same area. It’s an interesting and unique expression that dips its does into different profiles — a bit sherry, a bit bourbon, a bit American whiskey, a bit Scotch. Each sip reveals subtly different nuances, so it’s worth continuing to explore.


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.

Sarah Coppola

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