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Whiskey Review: Asheville Distilling Blonde Whiskey

Asheville Distilling Blonde Whiskey is a craft release made with heirloom wheat and corn out of North Carolina. Do special grains translate to special whiskey?

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Asheville Distilling Blonde Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

80-proof; a blend of the rare heirloom Turkey Red Wheat and Carolina sweet white corn; no age statement; Blonde is available in 750ml for around $30 to $45.
Appearance:
Even blonde in appearance, this is a light and coppery liquor with quick and fragile legs.
Nose:
True to its tagline (“a kinder spirit”), the Blonde has a gentle aroma, one that you might have to go searching for. This is not a fully immersive experience; the whiff-and-you-missed it quality leaves most of the work up to your taste buds.
Palate:
Built for savoring, the experience is akin to letting one of your grandmother’s caramel candies melt in your mouth. Incredibly smooth, with leading notes of vanilla, this recipe skips most of the familiar burn—although by no means eliminates it. Final Thoughts: The Blonde doesn’t simper; it’s more the strong and silent type. While undeniably smooth, it lacks the spunk of other spirits. Seems appropriate for a stiff spring drink. Score: 81/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF ASHEVILLE DISTILLING BLONDE WHISKEY]
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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.

Chloe Huckins

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