28 years old, 84 proof, mash bill 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley. Suggested retail price $175 for 750ml.
The whiskey is remarkably light for its 28-year age statement, the color of dusky straw its actually indistinguishable from the George Dickel No. 12. It leaves a thick garland of slow-moving beads along the swirl line. I would be remiss if I didnt mention the packaging. The 100ml review sample (not available at retail) is housed in a wooden box wrapped in a white hardcover to look just like a book, complete with gold embossed cranes on the cover and a title printed on the spine. An enclosed leather luggage tag, also sporting the crane motif, accompanies the sample. Once youve finished the contents, it looks like it might make a great stash box for knick-knacks, cigars, or whatever else is legal in your neck of the woods. in a thin, dry, rather short finish. At the end, Im left with only mild, lingering heat rather than any other sensation. With water, the whole thing vanishes only a lingering burn tells me Im drinking whiskey at all. Based on the light color and relatively light oak character for its age, I wonder if this was aged in used casks? Final Thoughts: For a whiskey with a loud name, Whoop & Holler sure speaks softly. While its got a nice
Upon first nosing, theres that signature Dickel note of chalky vitamins; it blows off with a little air, so persevere. Underneath it, Im surprised by how little oak there is to be found. Notes of marzipan, beeswax, pu-erh tea, light molasses, sweet corn, and a savory, almost beefy character speak to the spirits corn-heavy mash bill, and while oak spice isnt absent, it also isnt overwhelming. Water brings out a little more sweetness cherry, plum, and buttered johnnycake is notably absent in the , things fall apart in the
over the hype machine? Lets find out. Tasting Notes: Orphan Barrel Whoop & Holler 28-Year-Old Vital Stats: 28 years old, 84 proof, mash bill 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley. Suggested retail price $175 for 750ml. Appearance: The whiskey is remarkably light for its 28-year age statement, the color of dusky straw its actually indistinguishable from the George Dickel No. 12. It leaves a thick garland of slow-moving beads along the swirl line. I would be remiss if I didnt mention the packaging. The 100ml review sample (not available at retail) is housed in a wooden box wrapped in a white hardcover to look just like a book, complete with gold embossed cranes on the cover and a title printed on the spine. An enclosed leather luggage tag, also sporting the crane motif, accompanies the sample. Once youve finished the contents, it looks like it might make a great stash box for knick-knacks, cigars, or whatever else is legal in your neck of the woods. Nose: Upon first nosing, theres that signature Dickel note of chalky vitamins; it blows off with a little air, so persevere. Underneath it, Im surprised by how little oak there is to be found. Notes of marzipan, beeswax, pu-erh tea, light molasses, sweet corn, and a savory, almost beefy character speak to the spirits corn-heavy mash bill, and while oak spice isnt absent, it also isnt overwhelming. Water brings out a little more sweetness cherry, plum, and buttered johnnycake Palate: The sweetness in the nose is notably absent in the palate. After a flash of cooked corn, pineapple rind, and fresh chili, things take a flat turn, like eating a candy still wrapped in the paper it came in. Firm astringency leaves the tongue parched. Almond and clove make an appearance in a thin, dry, rather short finish. At the end, Im left with only mild, lingering heat rather than any other sensation. With water, the whole thing vanishes only a lingering burn tells me Im drinking whiskey at all. Based on the light color and relatively light oak character for its age, I wonder if this was aged in used casks? Final Thoughts: For a whiskey with a loud name, Whoop & Holler sure speaks softly. While its got a nice nose, things fall apart in the palate, despite the presence of a few interesting elements. Tasted next to the plain old Dickel No. 12, Whoop & Holler comes off a little ghostly a haunting aroma, a flash of tropical flavor, and then disappears almost without a trace. If youre hunting for a special Dickel expression, youd be better served by the 17-year-old that came out earlier this year. Score: 82/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF ORPHAN BARREL WHOOP & HOLLER]
