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Bearface Whisky Review: Wilderness Series 01 Matusake Edition

We review Bearface Wilderness Series 01 Matsutake Edition - a Canadian whisky blend selectively cask infused with Matsutake mushrooms which can be found in Bear County.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

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This Canadian whisky from Bearface is a blend of selected whisky from Bearface, matured in ex-wine and sherry casks. Some of the whisky was cask infused with Matsutake mushrooms, a mushroom type that is abundant in Bear County, where Bearface whisky is based.
Appearance:
Medium-gold coloring and a light-to-medium body.
Nose:
Subdued, earthy aroma with just a nip of spice.
Palate:
Rich and complex. Tastes sort of like how decaying wet leaves smell (in the absolute best way possible) supported by a chewy spiced caramel sweetness reminiscent of brett cider.
Finish:
The earthy flavors linger with a hint of oak spice and fruit in the background.
Comments:
Delicious, inventive, a lot of fun. Absolutely worth a try. This is exactly the kind of whisky I think enthusiasts should taste. Whether or not this unique combination of flavors appeals to your specific palate, it offers plenty to like and is interesting and challenging enough to broaden your horizons.

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.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash with over half a decade of industry experience. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the global whisky landscape, spanning everything from heritage and production to complex market analysis. A graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme, which champions women in whisky, Beth is a dedicated advocate for diversity and sustainability, focused on highlighting the innovation and storytelling that define the modern whisky industry.

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