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Whiskey Review: Glyph by Endless West

We review Glyph by Endless West, a whiskey born of science from a start up out of California.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tasting Notes

About:

86 Proof, corn spirit base with natural flavors, $39.99 for a 750mL.
Appearance:
Mellow gold.
Nose:
Mild and approachable, it’s nicely aromatic and soft. Light green fruit, popcorn, some spice with a nice vanilla base tone.
Palate:
Buttery and nicely complex. Unique, but not noticeably abstract even though it is! Pine, herbs such as rosemary and mint, and a bit of gravel or chalk are present. Vanilla again, along with tart red cherries and green figs. Nice texture, and a medium finish. The grain base shows through occasionally, giving a plain alcohol note similar to a quality vodka.
Finish:
Comments:
I am not completely sure how to rate this, as the concept is unlike anything I’ve had before. It does honestly taste very nice, and along with the pleasant chalky mouth-feel it is a pretty tasty spirit. The complexity also surprised me, pushing me to revisit it from different perspectives. It still has a vodka feel to it, but it isn’t an unpleasant thing. rnrnGlyph is definitely a unique take on the spirits world, one that I welcome gladly. It isn’t going to replace my usual whiskey go-to’s, but I can definitely see value in an affordable bottle with the complexity of this one. I imagine it may pair well with cognacs, winter cocktails and desserts.

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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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