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Whiskey Review: Wigle Malty Baere

We review Wigle Malty Baere, a whiskey made from four kinds of malted barley fermented with a wild yeast cultured by a brewer.

OVERALL RATING

8
$34.00
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Tasting Notes

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This spirit is aged in toasted American Oak barrels for two and a half years. Wild Angels Yeast is used in the distilling process, and the mash bill contains four types of malted barley. The bottle is 375ml and costs $34.
Appearance:
The whiskey is a light-golden hue, and has sticky legs that build up on the glass like a whiskey fortress.
Nose:
Passionfruit and mango stand out in the scent, and are complemented by the smell of toasty nutmeg and butterscotch candies. The smell is very complex, but not uninviting.
Palate:
This whiskey is so unique that I’m finding it almost impossible to compare it to any kind of whiskey I’ve ever tasted. The notes of tropical fruit are at the forefront of flavor, melting into caramelly goodness and fresh-baked sweet rolls. It goes down so smoothly; it’s almost too easy to drink. Even the sweet lingering after-taste is delightful. It’s not as overpoweringly sweet as some malt whiskeys, and the tropical fruit flavors set it apart from other malty spirits.
Finish:
Comments:
If you aren’t a fan of sweeter whiskeys, this probably isn’t for you. However, I really enjoyed the unique flavors offered by the Wild Angels yeast and the toasted Oak barrels. I plan on keeping this whiskey on reserve for taking teeny tiny sips on special occasions, because I can’t Baere the thought of not having this bottle in my pantry. Ha.

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.

Shauna McKnight

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