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Wayward Single Malt Whiskey
Wayward

Wayward Single Malt Whiskey

3.19 Mixed reviews

21 reviews21 ratings

74 critic score

Whiskey American Single Malt California 46% ABV

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About this bottle

Venus Spirits in Santa Cruz, California, produces this entry into the expanding American single malt whiskey market. It is made with certified organic ingredients, distilled using an alembic still, and aged for seven months in small, 10-gallon barrels.

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Bryanna Dexter

A woodsy, almost pine-like aroma. A strong oak taste with an herbal, medicinal finish. Short on the palate. I likely won't buy it again, but it was an enjoyable local product to sample.

Sheldon Grey 2.5

Average overall. Strong caramel flavor but brief on the palate. A short, smoky tail with a quick burn at the end.

Arabella Tracy 4.0

I was concerned this would be bad, but it's a solid local Whiskey. Tasted like it has some rye in it.

Essie Schuster 3.0

Gentle aroma, brief, warm finish, hints of caramel, grapes, and subtle cinnamon or spice, sweeter.

Leonel Oconnor 4.3

Smooth, not very smoky. Quite sweet at the start.

Gabriela Ybarra 3.5

Very pleasant

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