Stranahan’s has launched Mountain Angel 14-Year-Old, the oldest expression in its American single malt portfolio to date. The whiskey is finished in rare Tokaji wine casks from Hungary and will debut in October 2026 at a suggested retail price of $129.99 (£97 / ₹10,800) per 750ml bottle.
The Denver-based distillery describes itself as the number one and most-awarded American single malt whiskey producer.
Mountain Angel 14-Year-Old joins the brand’s existing 10 and 12-year-old expressions within the Mountain Angel family.
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READ THE STORYMade from 100% malted barley, the whiskey is matured across three distinct casks. It spends 10 years in new charred American white oak barrels, followed by three years and three months in Cognac casks, before a final nine-month finish in Tokaji wine casks. The liquid is cut with Eldorado Spring water sourced from the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Stranahan’s noted that aging at a mile above sea level results in a generous angel’s share, the portion of whiskey lost to natural evaporation during maturation.
“Our Mountain Angel family reflects more than 22 years of pioneering the American single malt category and our commitment to showing what aging a mile above sea level can achieve,” said Stranahan’s head blender Justin Aden. “In this bottle, Hungarian Tokaji casks beautifully complement Stranahan’s naturally fruity character, adding a richness to the mouthfeel that balances the oak spice developed over 14 total years of aging.”
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Bottled at 94.6 proof, the whiskey carries official tasting notes from the brand of candied apricot, orange marmalade, prune and raisin on the nose. The palate offers baked apple and stone fruits alongside vanilla, caramel, tobacco and pepper, while the finish features tropical notes, chocolate and drying oak spice.
The wider Mountain Angel range showcases different maturation approaches. The 10-year-old highlights new charred American white oak, while the 12-year-old carries a Port cask finish.
American single malt gained formal recognition in early 2025, when the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau established a federal standard of identity for the category.
Mountain Angel 14-Year-Old will initially be available at Stranahan’s Distillery in Denver, Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge in Aspen and select retailers across Colorado, California, Texas and Florida. A national rollout will follow in the subsequent months.
