In their latest Limited Time Offerings High Bank Distillery showcases their commitment to finished whiskeys. These three unique offerings continue to highlight their ability to elevate the heavy-rye mash bill they are a custom to using.
Just the Facts:
- Proof: 120
- Age: At least 5-years-old
- Mash Bill: Heavy Rye Mash Bill
- Style: Finished Straight Whiskey
- Finish: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask 5.5 months
- MSRP: 109.99
Jake’s Tasting Notes: Whiskey War PX Sherry Cask
Color: Carmel
Nose: Dark cherry and fig hit your nose followed by heavy rye spice with hint of citrus.
Palate: Dark fruit, with a jam like consistency. Warm on the palate with a crack of rye spice and citrus.
Finish: Lingering in the chest with dark chocolate cherry
Just the Facts:
- Proof: 116
- Age: Aged at least 5- years-old
- Mash Bill: Heavy Rye Mash Bill
- Style: Finished Straight Whiskey
- Finish: Second Fill High End Pinot Noir Cask for 13 months
- MSRP: 109.99
Jake’s Tasting Notes: Whiskey War Second-fill Pinot Noir Barrels
Color: Red Orange
Nose: Rich grape notes, with hints of citrus, cracked pepper, and raspberry.
Palate: This wine finish is better on the second fill, the lingering pinot noir from front to back of the pour. Gives characteristics that wine drinkers will love but enough punch to keep a bourbon drinker engaged
Finish: Medium, full palate flavors linger.
Just the Facts:
- Proof: 112.50
- Age: At least 5-years-old
- Mash Bill: Heavy Rye Mash Bill
- Style: Finished Straight Whiskey
- Finish: Double Double Oak
- MSRP: 109.99
Jake’s Tasting Notes: Whiskey War Double Double Oak
Color: Mahogany
Nose: Oak, chocolate, and spice
Palate: Of the three pours this one goes down the easiest. The oak and chocolate notes of the barrel finish mix well with the spicy and malt characteristics of the distillate.
Finish: Medium
Closing Thoughts
This set of three whiskies were very well done by the team at High Bank Distillery. Each of their pours do such a great job highlighting finishing technique but allow for the base of the whiskey to shine through in a different way with each expression.
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