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Whiskey Review: Sea Fog American Whiskey

We review Sea Fog American Whiskey, a single malt whiskey from Newport Distilling Company that shares many of the qualities found in Scottish single malts.

OVERALL RATING

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Appearance:
This one’s definitely on the yellow color wheel: pale straw, melted butter.
Nose:
We’re definitely deep into the forest at first sniff: Soil, extinguished campfire ash, smoky and wet wood, mushrooms. One more: orange. Also: Elmer’s Glue.
Palate:
There’s a firm correlation between smell and taste with this whiskey. The extinguished campfire vibe carries throughout, though there’s a slight sweetness at the end, like candied pecans or boozy fruitcake. Perhaps that’s somehow the ghost of the rum influence? Overall, however, this is definitely a chop off the old Scotch block. It’s peaty, though not incredibly smoky, and it sure tastes like a single malt. Final Thoughts And Score: Personally, this doesn’t light my fire. I’ve never been a big single malt fan, but at least it doesn’t taste like I’m gnawing on a fire pit. If I must journey down single malt road, it’s fine, I guess, but I’ll likely save it for the peaty peeps when they show up at my house seeking sustenance. And I think even if I were a single malt drinker, I might find this…just okay, but not all that remarkable.
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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.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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