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Whiskey Review: Wolves Lot One

We review Wolves Lot One, blended from a selection of barrels which master distiller Marko Karakasevic distilled in 2015.

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Wolves Lot One review

Tasting Notes

About:

55% ABV. Mash bill: 100% malted barley. 110 Proof. MSRP 300 USD.
Appearance:
Tawny
Nose:
The scent has a deep vinous quality, with qualities of sherry and cocoa. As the scent opens, I can pick out stout beer, with hints of vanilla and honey.
Palate:
The taste is immediately sharp, like a stout beer with the strength of a 110 proof whiskey. It has a stewed, spicy mouthfeel that’s rich in malt and hoppy flavor. It seeps deeply into the palate for a strong, high-proof finish of chocolate and cigar box wood.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a unique whiskey, in the best possible way. This was my first exposure to one of Karakasevic’s whiskeys, and I can see why Charbay’s expressions are such standouts. The strong malted quality and deep flavors are unlike anything I’ve tasted before. I won’t say it’s my favorite taste, but it’s such an excellent realization of this style that it has the potential to be someone’s favorite taste.rnrnIt’s a different way for whiskey to taste, while still feeling like a proper American Single Malt whiskey. If you can find a bottle, I recommend it. It will be one of the most interesting things on your shelf.

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.

Taylor Shiells

Taylor is a writer, researcher, and whiskey enthusiast. He came to Portland in pursuit of higher education, and found himself staying to pursue the Pacific Northwest's wide range of olfactory offerings. He's a fan of craft beer, farm to table food, indie perfume, and, most of all, whiskey. While he provides technical research to the entertainment industry by day, the Whiskey Wash gives him the opportunity to explore his passion, hone his palate, and practice a more flavorful form of writing.

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