Could you imagine if Five Trail finished their whiskey in something other than a beer cask? Well, good thing you don’t have to imagine as they chose an Imperial porter cask for their first finished whiskey. I honestly couldn’t be more excited as single malt and beer cask always go well together!
Just the facts:
Proof: 95
Age: Undisclosed
Mash bill: Undisclosed
Style: Finished Blended American Whiskey
Finished Barrel: Imperial Porter
Jake’s Tasting Notes: Five Trail Finished In Imperial Porter
Nose: bitter chocolate, vanilla, and nutmeg; it smells just like a porter with a hint of breadiness.
Palate: dark chocolate, vanilla, and nutmeg. It almost mimics the nose perfectly. This pour really allows the single malt to shine.
Finish: Balanced
Closing Thoughts:
Five Trails Finished in Imperial Porter Casks is what you would expect to be good! There aren’t many people on this planet that know more about beer than Molson Coors and they perfectly showcased how to combine the unique flavors of their whiskey with their first love of beer. If you like dark, full flavor porters with the malted barely breadiness then this is should be at the top of your list. If you want to do a fun side-by-side, line up Five Trail Finished in Imperial Porter Casks next to Westward’s Stout Cask. You won’t be disappointed!
