Tamworth Distilling's Steven Grasse put his creative mind to work with Eau de Musc, a whiskey infused with castoreum. The ingredient is an oily secretion from beaver castor sacs and has been used in the past as a flavoring agent, and also for perfumes. The whiskey itself is Tamworth's 88-proof, two year-old Chocorua straight bourbon whiskey, becoming the "water of musk" with the help of that beaver secretion. The limited release will be available in 200ml bottles.
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Nose: As a trapper, this definitely has the musky smell of castor but not overpowering at all. Heavy maple and slight brown sugar Palate: Almost a “musky” palate, maple, vanilla, hint of “breakfast” flavors almost like bacon grease-esc. Finish: very smooth with a hint of menthol later on the palate.
Initially bitter this beaver sac really opens up if you let your mind do the same. Notes of grain, clove, and even sour berries emerge. It’s young and it shows but at this proof and volume it’s all about the experience and novelty. Pick it up. It’s a fun change of pace for the palate.
Hint raspberry up front, birchy, oily, and warm throughout, unique taste
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