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Whistling Andy Harvest Select

$37.00

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6

Whiskey Review: Whistling Andy Harvest Select

Tasting Notes:

About:
Appearance:
Honey gold in color with rather quick legs.
Nose:
Quite malty with a full oak presence. The woody notes tend to amplify as the dram opens in the glass. Late, I catch notes of stewed apple and caramel with a bit of vanilla and nutmeg all under the oak.
Palate:
Soft. Very, very soft throughout. Sweet with bits of cinnamon cookie, apple crumble, a note of green oak, raisin, cream of wheat, a slight spice towards the end with cinnamon and a hint of clove. The transition into the finish is quick and soft, just as the front and mid-palate. Lingering notes of cinnamon raisin toast and a bit of toffee. There is only the most subtle of salt notes in the aftertaste as well. Overall, the finish is dry and quick. to seem muted and almost flat. With time, however, more subtle nuances tend to open up as the spirit opens both in the glass and in the bottle. It never seems to fully arrive, but that almost feels intentional. The experience is a gentle breeze in the sun rather than a gale on a beach. So long as one goes in with that mindset, the dram performs well. With any greater expectation, the sipper might be somewhat disappointed. Sending User Review 0 (0 votes) Buy Now Share: XFacebookLinkedInEmail Drinks Aizome Island – Tropical Style Minor Cobbler Strawberry Rhubarb Julep Crimson & Clover Club Wynken, Blynken, & Nog Related Articles Whiskey Review: Wheel Horse Cigar Blend Bourbon Editor’s Note: The Whiskey Wash… READ ARTICLE  about Whiskey Review: Wheel Horse Cigar Blend Bourbon Bourbon / Reviews Whiskey Review: Highline Triple Rye Whiskey Editor’s Note: This whiskey was… READ ARTICLE  about Whiskey Review: Highline Triple Rye Whiskey American / Reviews Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke American Whiskey Editor’s Note: This whiskey was… READ ARTICLE  about Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke American Whiskey American / Reviews Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Octomore 14.3 Editor’s Note: This whisky was… READ ARTICLE  about Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Octomore 14.3 Reviews / Scotch Whisky Review: Glenglassaugh 12 Years Old Editor’s Note: This whisky was… READ ARTICLE  about Whisky Review: Glenglassaugh 12 Years Old Reviews / Scotch Whiskey Review: Highline American Whiskey Editor’s Note: This whiskey was… READ ARTICLE  about Whiskey Review: Highline American Whiskey American / Reviews Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Rye Whiskey Editor’s Note: This whiskey was… READ ARTICLE  about Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Rye Whiskey American / Reviews Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2 Editor’s Note: This whisky was… READ ARTICLE  about Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2 Reviews / Scotch Whisky Review: Glenglassaugh Sandend Editor’s Note: This whisky was… READ ARTICLE  about Whisky Review: Glenglassaugh Sandend Reviews / Scotch Whiskey Review: Highline Straight Kentucky Whiskey Editor’s Note: This whiskey was… READ ARTICLE  about Whiskey Review: Highline Straight Kentucky Whiskey American / Reviews Joshua St. John When not sampling whiskey, Joshua St. John can most likely be found running the trails of the Pacific Northwest surrounding his home in Portland, Oregon. A lifelong world-traveler, Joshua was first introduced to single malts while visiting distilleries in Scotland, and continues to explore the world through the countless interpretations… More by Joshua St. John Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Connect with on on LinkedIn About Advertise Subscribe Editorial Standards Privacy Policy Terms of Use
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Comments:
With Whistling Andy Harvest Select, I found myself returning to the bottle for multiple tastings. On the surface, this would seem like a ringing endorsement for any dram, but with this one I found it was born out of a need to gain a better understanding rather than simply wanting a second or third sip. Initially, the softness with which this whiskey is presented can cause the palate to seem muted and almost flat. With time, however, more subtle nuances tend to open up as the spirit opens both in the glass and in the bottle. It never seems to fully arrive, but that almost feels intentional. The experience is a gentle breeze in the sun rather than a gale on a beach. rnrnSo long as one goes in with that mindset, the dram performs well. With any greater expectation, the sipper might be somewhat disappointed.

It is getting easier and easier to construct an atlas of American states producing their own whiskies. Bigfork, Montana, is home to Whistling Andy, Inc. who describe themselves as “…a grain to glass distillery.” This phrase, along with “craft” and “small batch,” is growing in prominence thanks to an industry trend seeing some distilling operations taking on the responsibility of providing not just their own distilled spirits, but the raw grains from which they are eventually derived. The folks at Whistling Andy claim to source their ingredients from local farmers, capitalizing on personal relationships in lieu of automation.

In keeping with the hand-crafted theme, my bottle of Whistling Andy Harvest Select comes with a hand-written label securing the wood and cork stopper. The label indicates that my whiskey was bottled by an individual with the initials DAP, and is a selection from batch number 18. Additional details adorning the labeling includes noting that the finished product is derived from a blend of barley, wheat, corn, and rye as well as a deep-aquifer water.

No age statement is offered, nor is any comment as to the utilization or exclusion of chill filtering or artificial color. Whistling Andy Harvest Select is bottled at a standard 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof).

Whistling Andy Harvest Select

Tasting Notes: Whistling Andy Harvest Select

Vital Stats: 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof), no age statement, mash bill consists of barley, wheat, corn, and rye with no proportion specifics, available around $37-$45 per 750 ml bottle.

Appearance: Honey gold in color with rather quick legs.

Nose: Quite malty with a full oak presence. The woody notes tend to amplify as the dram opens in the glass. Late, I catch notes of stewed apple and caramel with a bit of vanilla and nutmeg all under the oak.

Palate: Soft. Very, very soft throughout. Sweet with bits of cinnamon cookie, apple crumble, a note of green oak, raisin, cream of wheat, a slight spice towards the end with cinnamon and a hint of clove. The transition into the finish is quick and soft, just as the front and mid-palate. Lingering notes of cinnamon raisin toast and a bit of toffee. There is only the most subtle of salt notes in the aftertaste as well. Overall, the finish is dry and quick.

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