Founder’s Reserve EG HH11 is our second cask-strength, single barrel, American single malt whiskey. AND – at 7-years-old – our oldest whiskey to date. It’s very rare and, in our opinion, incredibly good.
Whiskey finishing is a technique whereby a distiller transfers their whiskey from one type of cask into another. This secondary maturation occurs in a ‘finishing barrel” – a barrel that’s been previously used to mature something else e.g. sherry, rum, bourbon, wine, etc. The process – when done right – adds complexity to the whisky […]
Whiskey barrels have a specific char and toast level. The level of toast and char has a significant impact on flavor imparted from the cask to the whiskey. Toasting occurs when the flame doesn’t actually touch the wood. It releases simple sugars in the wood fibers that caramelize and release desirable flavors. Charring occurs when […]
The wood that makes the staves for the barrel can be kiln-dried or air-dried. Believe it or not, this small detail in whiskey barrel production has a major impact on flavor. When the wood is air dried (or seasoned) outside, the sun, rain, and natural microbes break down the wood to remove tannins and unwanted […]
“Considering oak’s profound effect on the taste of whisky, it’s not surprising that the details count. The specific type of oak, the origin of the tree, and all the finer points of its treatment during production will influence the flavors the barrel imparts, whether vanilla or citrus zest, baking spices or dark red fruits, or […]
American single malt is a hot topic in the world of spirits. While a firm definition of what constitutes a whiskey in this category is still fluid, there are some emerging standards.
Curious about the science behind the barrel aging of whiskey? We’ve made this tremendously multivarite organic chemistry process easy to digest.
Total Wine has added Wanderback Batch No. 2 American single malt whiskey to their online store with in-store or curbside, contactless pick up.
