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Whiskey Review: St. George Single Malt Lot 16

We review St. George Single Malt Lot 16, the 2016 version of the beloved single malt release from one of the United States' oldest craft distilleries.

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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
The dram is a welcoming medium golden caramel.
Nose:
At first the nose imparts dry sweetness, dark roast coffee beans, and classic St. George funkiness. This expands into olive brine, chocolate covered raisins, feta cheese brine, dry leaves, hawaiian bread, and sweetly funky coffee and chocolate. The nose is overall more subtle than I’ve come to expect from St. George products.
Palate:
Clearly low proof on the palate, Lot #16 tastes very, very mellow. Light bodied, the dram expresses leather and baking chocolate off the top. Marshmallow cream sweetness on the front, which instantly moves to leathery, beef broth, chewing on bones, dried leaves.Very subtle and dry. Cigar smoke, dried leaves, wet paper. Very dry, light, and funky. Mushroomy. Very long, savory finish. Tastes like a horse farm smells in fall. Final Thoughts & Score/Buy A Bottle: Score: 92/100 Lot #16 proves very interesting; Refined and clearly thoughtful, St. George has surprised me yet again. From my past experiences imbibing in St. George products, I was expecting a bolder, punchier whiskey. I was pleasantly surprising to find instead an American whiskey that showed insight and restraint. A very unique & elegant dram. A very welcome and interesting addition to the St. George family.
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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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