Whiskey Review: Santa Fe Spirits Colkegan Single Malt Whiskey

The initial flavors are also on the delicate side: black pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, almond, light toffee, and slightly underripe raspberry transition into a firmer midpalate that actually tastes a lot like late spring in the Pacific Northwest: grass, wet garden, barbecue, and damp pavement. The only off-note I detect is a sort of sodden ashen quality to the midpalate, like a grill that needs to be cleaned. Finish: The finish is long and meaty with leather and sandalwood as well as a pronounced yet pleasant acidity. Overall: I enjoyed this whiskey a lot: 90 points. Colkegan somehow manages to be simultaneously delicate and assertive, elegant and brash. It’s bottled at 92 proof and available for around $50 a bottle, depending on your market. You may also be able to buy it online directly from the distillery for shipment to certain states.