
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.
Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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