Distiller Notes
Courage & Conviction Cuvée Cask is an American Single Malt whisky distilled, matured, and bottled on-site at the distillery in Lovingston, Virginia. Aged a minimum of three years, this 100% malted barley whisky is matured in specialty Cuvée wine casks.This whisky showcases its natural color and is not chill filtered. Courage & Conviction Cuvée Cask is bottled in batches to highlight the nuance of each contributing barrel.On the nose, expect aromas of plum, dark raspberry, rich chocolate torte and clove. The palate brings flavors of tart cherry, blood orange, cocoa, and burnt sugar. The finish has notes of candied walnuts and ginger.
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Distilled and bottled at cask strength in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this spirit aged in used European redwine casks; after the wine was removed, the casks were broken down and their interiors shaved, re-toasted, and re-charred to energize the wood sugars before they were reassembled. Aromas of cinnamon and walnut go deep before a warmth spreads on the palate, where the high proof is well controlled, leaving a trace of orange peel and honeyed peach. The finish strikes a balance between power and fruity elegance with a hint of black pepper and vanilla wafer.
A popular favorite among emerging niche categories of American Whiskies, American Single Malts now compete with the best from Scotland, Ireland and Japan. American Single Malt Whiskeys must be mashed, distilled and matured at a single distillery and made entirely from malted barley. There are well over one hundred distillers producing a variety of high-quality American Single Malt Whiskeys.