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Whiskey Review: Appalachian Mountain Revelations Corn Single Malt

We review Appalachian Mountain Revelations Corn Single Malt, a single-malt American corn whiskey from Virginia made with malted, smoked corn.

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  • Savannah Weinstock is a whiskey enthusiast and industry professional.
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Appalachian Mountain Revelations Corn Single Malt

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
The dram is a very light, buttery yellow in the glass.
Nose:
Revelations has definite smoke on the nose from the offset, which reads as much more BBQ than peat. The heavy oak presence on the nose is the primary scent, being both easily recognizable, and entirely dominant. Meaty, and slightly smokey, the dram smells more and more like brisket and BBQ sauce. Sweet oak smoke and a distinct tire smell follow. After opening for a brief time, more salt comes forward with white hoagie bread; sweetness overtakes the smoke element. was an accurate flavor indicator. Salty and smokey, but light bodied, BBQ and charred oak flavors become undeniable. Hot tar and plastic meet wet oak and grassiness towards the back of the
Palate:
On the palate, it’s instantly clear that the nose was an accurate flavor indicator. Salty and smokey, but light bodied, BBQ and charred oak flavors become undeniable. Hot tar and plastic meet wet oak and grassiness towards the back of the palate. Conclusion: Simple and straight-forward in flavor, Revelations feels like the perfect apertif for barbecue. Although lacking in complexity, the whiskey was still relatively compelling. As an introduction to what smoke can do to a corn-based American spirit, Revelations proves an interesting first step in flavor. Nothing like peated Scotch whisky, and nothing like American bourbon, Revelations exists in a category all its own. FINAL SCORE: 88/100
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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.

Savannah Weinstock

Savannah Weinstock is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where her Environmental Studies thesis delved into the intersection of Scotch Whisky, sustainability, and the commodification of nature and culture. During her thesis research, she spent time living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland, visiting and interviewing distilleries across the country, with a particular focus on the Hebridean Isles. Savannah is currently immersed in the industry, gaining firsthand experience with whiskey, spirits, and cocktails on a daily basis.

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