92 proof (46% ABV), Scottish malted barley, aged for a minimum of 3 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $59.95 USD 750ml 92 proof (46% ABV), Scottish malted barley, aged for a minimum of 3 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $59.95 USD 750ml 100 proof (50% ABV), Scottish malted barley, aged for a minimum of 4 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $75.99 USD 750ml 92 proof (46% ABV), Scottish malted barley, aged for a minimum of 3 years in #3 New American Oak and then finished in ex-Ruby Port barrels, price approx. $75.99 USD 750ml
Copper, tinge of ruddy red, clear edges, medium fast legs when agitated Tarnished gold to copper, bronze to the edge, wide, long legs agitated Ruddy red, light copper, golden raisin and large, slower legs when agitated Dark amber, reddish copper, thick legs when agitated
Moss, chocolate covered cherries, forest floor Sheeps wool, peach skin & perfumed smoke Forest floor, damp grass, apple core and undertones of orchard fruit Apricot leather, plum, stewed apple & faint sandalwood
Black pepper, dark chocolate, lemon zest & almond Finish: Green apple, metallic undertone with lastly straw and Bartlett pear Score: 3.5/5 Tasting Notes: Boulder Spirits American Single Malt Peated Vital Stats: 92 proof (46% ABV), Scottish malted barley, aged for a minimum of 3 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $59.95 USD 750ml Appearance: Tarnished gold to copper, bronze to the edge, wide, long legs agitated Nose: Sheeps wool, peach skin & perfumed smoke Palate: Grilled nectarine, campfire with notes of vanilla and lemongrass Finish: Flinty, green papaya, slightly metallic with hint of white pepper Score: 3.5/5 Tasting Notes: Boulder Spirits Bottled in Bond American Single Malt Vital Stats: 100 proof (50% ABV), Scottish malted barley, aged for a minimum of 4 years in #3 New American Oak barrels, price approx. $75.99 USD 750ml Appearance: Ruddy red, light copper, golden raisin and large, slower legs when agitated Nose: Forest floor, damp grass, apple core and undertones of orchard fruit Palate: Bright citrus, fresh cut peppers, hazelnut & white pepper Finish: Zested lemon, vegetal with oak overtones. Rolls back, medium finish Score: 4/5 Tasting Notes: Boulder Spirits American Single Malt Port Cask Vital Stats: 92 proof (46% ABV), Scottish malted barley, aged for a minimum of 3 years in #3 New American Oak and then finished in ex-Ruby Port barrels, price approx. $75.99 USD 750ml Appearance: Dark amber, reddish copper, thick legs when agitated Nose: Apricot leather, plum, stewed apple & faint sandalwood Palate: Stewed rhubarb, blackberries, salt & black pepper Finish: Little heat, clove, nutmeg & red apple skin. Finishes strongly in mid palate and rolls forward. Well balanced. Score: 4.5/5 Final Thoughts: Boulder Spirits from Vapor Distillery are surely destined to become a notable name with American Single Malt. The dedication to the craft, maturation, provenance is impressive. However we sit at a crossroads with American Single Malt. Personally, the TTB definition of what is American Single Malt is needed. Small, well-meaning distilleries such as Vapor are susceptible of being lost without a category being reinforced and promoted. We have to reward the people and distilleries who dedicate themselves to the craft for them to survive. Boulder Spirits American Single Malts make the case.
Green apple, metallic undertone with lastly straw and Bartlett pear Flinty, green papaya, slightly metallic with hint of white pepper Zested lemon, vegetal with oak overtones. Rolls back, medium finish Little heat, clove, nutmeg & red apple skin. Finishes strongly in mid palate and rolls forward. Well balanced.
