Diageo’s Orphan Barrel whiskey series, as we’ve seen over the years, is all about moving older barrels of brown spirit sitting around various aging warehouses in the spirit giant’s vast booze empire. Back in 2016 this took the form of Whoop & Holler, a 28 year old Tennessee whiskey drawn from George Dickel stock that left a fair amount to be desired when we reviewed it. Now a new bottling is out, known as Copper Tongue, that aims to hopefully provide a better tasting experience.
It is said of Copper Tongue by the brand that the stocks for it were discovered by Austin “in Cascade Hollow Distilling Co.’s single story rickhouses. These rickhouses draw inspiration from traditional Scottish barrel storage and are a rather unique feature in the U.S. that helped impart a special character onto the liquid. On the other hand, Tullahoma is a part of each whisky produced at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co.
“From using the Cascade Spring water that runs through ancient limestone to the distillery working with local farmers, Copper Tongue is also distinctly inspired by American traditions.”
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READ THE STORY“With this release, I can’t wait to share this rare whiskey with the world and showcase a bit of the magic that can comes from Cascade Hollow.”
Plans call for Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue to be a somewhat limited release, bottled at 89.8 proof (44.9% ABV) and priced at $100 per 750 ml bottle. It will come to retail in June, and you can find some official tasting notes for it below.
- Color: Bronze golden hue
- Nose: Aromas of almond and toffee give way to reveal a delicate floral perfume
- Taste: Juicy bursts of candied orange and hints of cedar
- Palate: Surprising softness
- Finish: Structured and long-lasting
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