Whiskey Review Round Up: Infuse Spirits Broken Barrel Whiskey Single Oak Series

A gentle, peppery warmth throughout is balanced with stone fruit and crusty sourdough. The finish is subtle and dry – definitely reminiscent of Japanese whiskey – with a hint of oak hanging around. Final Thoughts: I most enjoyed this delicate whiskey neat. It’s simple, but not boring, and an easy, light sipper. Score: 3.5/5 Tasting Notes: Broken Barrel Isle of Peat Vital Stats: This blend of one-year-old Indiana wheat (54.5%) whiskey and one-year-old single-malt whiskey (45.5%) – also from Indiana – was matured with hand-broken, charred oak staves from Islay Scotch barrels. According to press materials, the staves were submerged in the blend and aged for at least 30 days. This expression was bottled at 110 proof. Appearance: Cognac leather and caramel hues. Nose: Stewed strawberries, caramel, oak and grain. Palate: An initial touch of honey-on-toast sweetness on the tongue is taken over by a blast of heat in the throat, warming all the way down with a lingering finish of smoke, toasted spices and char. Final Thoughts: Despite being aged with peated stays, it isn’t too hefty or overpowering — the other characteristics come through, and its easy to return to. It might be a nice marriage for American whiskey and/or bourbon drinkers dipping their toes into Scotch territory, or vice-versa. Unique and enticing. Score: 4/5 Tasting Notes: Broken Barrel Cask of Amontillado Vital Stats: This blend of 12-year-old American whiskey (5% malted barley) and five-year-old corn whiskey (95% Indiana corn) was aged with Amontillado sherry barrel staves, and bottled at 110 proof. Fun fact: according to press materials, this whiskey was crafted with the eponymous Edgar Allen Poe short story in mind. Appearance: Rich and ruddy, mahogany. Nose: Leather and dark cherries. Palate: A flash of spice quickly gives way to toffee and an earthy damp, with notes of sweet sherry and dried plums peeking through. It’s smooth and well-rounded from start-to-finish. Final Thoughts: The sherry isn’t overpowering — it’s just enough. This is an easy and approachable whiskey, more than holding its own neat, with a few drops of water to open things up further or with a small rock. Score: 4/5