OVERALL RATING
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.
Austin Scarberry is a Portland, Oregon-based writer and pastry chef. His culinary expertise uniquely informs his reviews, as he brings the gentle thoughtfulness of baking to his whiskey writing. Beyond The Whiskey Wash, Austin indulges his passion for creative writing, focusing primarily on poetry and fantasy/sci-fi genres. His literary works have been featured in Sci-Phi Journal and Oprelle Publications' poetry anthology "Matter — 2021 Edition II".
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