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Whiskey Review: St. George Spirits Single Malt Whiskey, Lot 21

We review St. George Distillery's Single Malt Whiskey Lot. 21, the latest release in this long-running small-batch series.

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St. George Spirits Single Malt Whiskey, Lot 21 (image via Jerry Jenae Sampson)

Tasting Notes

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Mash bill: 100% barley, includes various roast levels of two-row barley sourced from Wisconsin (pale malt, crystal malt, chocolate malt, black patent malt) and German Bamberg malt (unroasted barley smoked over beech and alder wood). 26 casks from St. George whiskey library. Blend of single barrels aged 4.5-10 years. ABV 43% (86 Proof). SRP $100.
Appearance:
Soft gold with thin legs.
Nose:
A farm-like scent, mulch and hay, along with the sweetness of nectarine and a nuttiness.
Palate:
There’s a skunkiness at the front of the palate. Not an unpleasant taste, but it did make me stop and consider how I felt about the taste. It’s got a hoppy flavor, reminiscent of walking into a brewery. I also got notes of lychee and smoky hazelnut.
Finish:
Comments:
This was a very nice tasting. This is a reasonably priced single malt whiskey that has a fairly clear flavor profile. I actually enjoy the funk of the nose, which really adds something interesting to the taste without being sickeningly sweet. rnrn

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 Jenae Sampson

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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