Washington-based Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey has released its new single cask release, no. 126-2.
Bottled at 64% ABV, the new release has been matured for over five years in one of Copperworks’ previously used American single malt whiskey casks. The liquid has been brewed and distilled from 100% Baronesse barley, a rare barley varietal grown by the family-owned Joseph’s Grainery in Colfax, WA, and malted by LINC Malt in Spokane Valley, WA.
The producers of the expression have described it as having aromas of candy orange slices, grape pomace and honeyed bread, with floral notes of peach white tea and oak on the palete . Notes of Apple pie filling, everygreen sap, oak and amerena cherry are said to get together for the finish .
Commenting on the release, Copperworks president Jason Parker said: “While you may have tried one of our previous whiskey releases using this delicious barley varietal, this is our first-ever release of a Baronesse barley-crafted whiskey that was matured exclusively in a refill cask. As there is less direct flavor contributed from the cask itself, this style of maturation allows the nuanced flavor of this special barley varietal to shine through.”
A limited-edition release, only 195 750ml bottles will be available of the expression, at an SRRP of $89.99.
“Enjoy neat, or explore how the flavors display themselves differently with different levels of water,” added Copperworks co-owner and vice president Jeff Kanof.
Bottled at 64% ABV, the new release has been matured for over five years in one of Copperworks’ previously used American single malt whiskey casks. The liquid has been brewed and distilled from 100% Baronesse barley, a rare barley varietal grown by the family-owned Joseph’s Grainery in Colfax, WA, and malted by LINC Malt in Spokane Valley, WA.
The producers of the expression have described it as having aromas of candy orange slices, grape pomace and honeyed bread, with floral notes of peach white tea and oak on the palete . Notes of Apple pie filling, everygreen sap, oak and amerena cherry are said to get together for the finish .
Commenting on the release, Copperworks president Jason Parker said: “While you may have tried one of our previous whiskey releases using this delicious barley varietal, this is our first-ever release of a Baronesse barley-crafted whiskey that was matured exclusively in a refill cask. As there is less direct flavor contributed from the cask itself, this style of maturation allows the nuanced flavor of this special barley varietal to shine through.”
A limited-edition release, only 195 750ml bottles will be available of the expression, at an SRRP of $89.99.
“Enjoy neat, or explore how the flavors display themselves differently with different levels of water,” added Copperworks co-owner and vice president Jeff Kanof.
