Deerhammer Port Cask Finish

The best thing about staying at the same hotel during my monthly business trips to Denver is that the staff gets to know you. I was given a free pour of this by the hotel bar-lady. She had just got this, which according to her is not that easy to procure, since it’s a low yield and local allocation only. I liked Deerhammer’s original whiskey, but this seemed like it was more experimental and loosely put together. It’s aged for about 2 years, followed by 1 more in port casks. I loved the color—-this burnt sienna hue. Aroma holds promise. Dark cherry pie, butter slathered bread. But the palette...kinda falls apart there. Sticky oily mouthfeel. Very sugar-y, almost dessert like quality. First sip is just too astringent. A mash of different flavors coming at you, all claiming the center stage. And hot. Quite hot. Honorable start, but needs more time in the barrel.

I was back in CO last week, and had a free small pour courtesy of the hotel bar lady. One of the benefits of staying at the same hotel is that the staff knows you, and offers free amenities ( water, drinks, breakfast, upgraded room when available, etc). I had this before a while back, but was hoping a 2nd try would change my opinion. It didn’t. This is just like the way I used to like my dates back in college: hot, young, and bland, devoid of any personality. Not sure it warrants any other time typing...so will end the review there...

I thought this was amazing. Strong caramel notes.

Very chocolatety with a slight dark fruit finish

Fruity. Strong. Spicy going down