Extremely sweet and intensely herbal, to the point of being unpleasant. Personally, I find the aroma very off-putting, though the taste is not as bad. There's a lingering note of stale laundry that just won't quit, and even if you can overlook that, all that remains is a saccharine void. If you truly, deeply enjoy sweet whisky, you might not despise this. But for me, it's likely the worst whisky I've ever encountered. I say this with regret, not bitterness, as this bottle was a gift. Steer clear of purchasing.
Pine Barrens Single Malt
Whiskey American Single Malt New York No age statement 47.5% ABV
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About this bottle
Long Island Spirits distiller Rich Stabile partnered with Blue Point Brewery to create this single malt, recognized as the first American single malt produced on Long Island. It is distilled in small batches from the highly hopped Old Howling Bastard Beer. The whiskey is initially matured in 10-gallon casks at 125 proof, using water from the Pine Barrens Forest Preserve, for two months, followed by an additional ten to twelve months of aging at 95 proof.
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A bit too floral if consumed neat. Fantastic whiskey for crafting cocktails featuring jasmine, rosemary, and other light floral/citrus notes! Would be excellent mixed with tea!
A slight hint of beer is present, along with notes of marijuana.
Overpowering pine flavor. Sharp and acidic.
Pleasant, robust flavor and a good finish.
Decent for a sweet whisky.
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