A Short Wander: Farm to Glass Whiskey
This year, we produced our first estate-grown malt whiskey in partnership with Double Mountain Brewing and McCarthy’s, both based in Hood River.
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This year, we produced our first estate-grown malt whiskey in partnership with Double Mountain Brewing and McCarthy’s, both based in Hood River.
Coopering, the art of crafting barrels, has been around for thousands of years and is arguably one of mankind’s most important inventions.
Curious how to “taste” whiskey? It’s definitely different from simply drinking and enjoying a dram and can be a lot more intimidating!
Learn the science behind how barrels change the whiskey as it ages plus get an understanding of our new & finishing cask selection process.
Learn the official differences between ASM and other American and world whiskeys and how to taste the differences on your palate.
Discover the different ways in which barley is malted, how they lend different flavor profiles, and how the craft malt industry is growing in the PNW.
When we first purchased the Farm, we knew it was special, but the vision for Wanderback didn’t come until much later. What we did realize immediately, however, was the natural beauty of the place. Rolling hills tucked between Cascade mountains, an abundance of fresh, clean water and fertile soil added to the allure.
Did you know up to 70% of the final flavors and fragrances found in whiskey are formed within the relationship between the new make spirit and the wood. Here’s an easily digestible read on this tremendously multivarite process on the science of barrel aging whiskey.
Wanderback’s American single malt whiskey is made from a bespoke mash bill of 100% malted barley grown in the Pacific Northwest.
We selected American oak whiskey aging barrels with a heavy toast (not char) to give our limited edition single malts a unique richness and spiciness.
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