This is the second annual Diamond Peak release, a limited edition bottling featuring a creative cask. Here, Stranahan's begins with its 100% malted barley Colorado single malt whiskey that's been aged from 5-8 years (the barrels used were virgin American oak with a #3 char). Then the whiskey is finished for an additional two years in barrels which previously held Jose Cuervo's Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo Tequila. Availability begins March 2023 online, at the distillery, and select Colorado retailers with a wider nationwide release to follow. (SRP $79.99-84.99)
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Very tequila forward on the nose and palate. Notes of agave and spearmint are upfront on the nose with a hint of vanilla. There is some single malt sweetness on the palate, but it's subtle and masked by agave, pepper, and oak spice. The long finish brings more tequila and spice. Overall, this is too much tequila and not enough single malt.
Really enjoyed this. The tequiila comes through on the finish more than anything
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
