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Whisky Review: Golden Gate Whisky Mizunara Single Cask

We review the Golden Gate Whisky Mizunara Single Cask, a unique experimental whiskey combing California grains and Japanese oak.

OVERALL RATING

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Golden Gate Whisky Mizunara Single Cask

Tasting Notes

About:

55% ABV (110 proof). Aged 12 months in Japanese Mizunara oak. Copper pot distilled. $135/750ml. Made from regeneratively grown California grown barley & rye.
Appearance:
Pale gold and clear with low viscosity.
Nose:
What a trip this was. I got the barley immediately, followed quickly by hay, agave, bark mulch, and dusty earth.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
I place this whisky in a category of its own. I appreciate the environmentally conscious practices of Golden Gate Whisky Co., but am confused by the collaboration between the two businesses that conceptualized the whisky. rnrnThe tasting was an exploration of my own palate. I can’t say that I’ll sip on Mizunara Single Cask every night, but it will be a fun one to share with my whisky-loving friends to get their take on it. With only 250 bottles produced, if you want something different, give it a go.

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.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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