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Whiskey Review: Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Extra Anejo Tequila Cask

We review Stranahan's Diamond Peak Extra Añejo Cask, an American single malt finished in former tequila extra añejo casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

45%ABV; limited release; 100% malted barley; 750mL
Appearance:
Translucent, pure gold. Fast, scattered legs.
Nose:
Floral, lightly sweet. A touch of spicy pepper. After a few minutes there’s an element of cherry. There are not a lot of particularly strong notes coming through, which adds to the complexity rather than detracts from it.
Palate:
Similar complexity to the nose, with the effect being more cumulative than bold notes popping up. A light sweetness flows through, with a vegetal note briefly coming through at first. Some creamy vanilla adds to the sweetness then mellows out. Black pepper on the mid-palate becomes white pepper on the finish, which is fairly short. The short finish is grounded in cereal grain notes coming through, closer to wheat cereal than a malt character.
Finish:
Comments:
Sigh. This whiskey is good. Years of love for Stranahan’s are affirmed in this newer expression. I’m always have a bit of trepidation about some of the more obscure cask finishes, but this one was pulled off well. The sweetness was inviting but by no means is this a “sweet whiskey.” I particularly enjoyed the complexity of this whiskey, blending together seamlessly.

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.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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