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Whiskey Review: Golden Moon Principium

We review Golden Moon Principium, an American single malt style whiskey from a distillery out of Golden, Colorado.

OVERALL RATING

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  • John Dover, creator of "Johnny Scotch," musician, and author.
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Golden Moon Principium

Tasting Notes

About:

Golden Moon Distillery uses 100% malted barley sourced from local farms as well as neighboring states’ farms. It is aged in American oak and bottled at 92 proof. Its amber shade is inviting, and the gold leaf laced label is eye catching, if not a little hard to read.
Appearance:
Nose:
Upon my first sniff I was hit with a strong oaken and a sweet scent of banana bread and apple juice. There was also a hint of clove to round out the baking spice notes.
Palate:
There is a mature mouth feel with a buttery texture. The heat is present from the first sip and a bit of cinnamon candy teases the taste buds. I was expecting a bit more of a molasses flavor from the sweet character but was reminded more of maple syrup as I sipped further. The heat was a little more forward than I generally prefer but it was not cloying, and neither was the sweeter flavors. The oak notes were in the background no matter what tastes came forward, giving it an almost leathery character.
Finish:
Comments:
I found this to be a well-balanced whiskey with a nice amount of character to keep you engaged through a full dram. Although it was not my first choice in flavor profiles, I did find this a solid entry into the American Single Malt Whiskey forefront with much to be proud of.

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.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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