Arcane Alpha is made by beer people who built a new type of distillery in the heart of Brooklyn, New York
This review features what is likely one of the most interesting and unique whiskies I’ve experienced to date. This is a review of Arcane Distilling’s Alpha, a whiskey that has been vacuum distilled with hops. For even more details on this release and Arcane’s unique processes, you need to check out this story from InsideHook.
About the Whiskey:
- Spirit Type: American Whiskey with Hops
- Malt Bill: 77% two-row malted barley, 11% Munich Malt, 8% malted rye, 4% C-60 malt
- Yeast: Voss Kveik
- Age: No age statement
- Bottled Proof: 85 (41.5% ABV)
- Still Proof: 120 Proof
- Distilled by: Arcane in Brooklyn NY
- SRP: $45.99
- Availability: Online via Arcane Distilling
Scott’s Tasting Notes: Arcane Alpha
- Nose: pine, lemon oil, and floral hops
- Palate: IPA, fizzy lemon and ginger, with berries and green grassiness.
- Finish: Finish was medium and drying but fairly complex. Spice lingers with orange peel and a fruity bitterness like a hoppy beer.
Closing Thoughts
A shot and a beer would be an excellent way to enjoy Arcane Alpha Whiskey. It certainly is a unique one that might not appeal to non-beer drinkers, but that seems to be just fine for the folks at Arcane Distilling. They recognize that they are doing things very differently in the world of distilling. In their own words, their whiskey is “Understood by few, enjoyed responsibly by many.” This is a fun whiskey that blends the world of beer and whiskey nicely.
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