The Bottle That Paved the Way: Pinot Finished American Whiskey
Barrel finishing has been part of our identity from the beginning, and our Pinot Finished American Whiskey is the bottle that paved the way.
We take our oldest 99% corn whiskey, aged at least 12 years in bourbon barrels, and finish it for up to two years in Oregon Pinot Noir French oak casks. Bottled at 96 to 98 proof at 15+ years overall, expect dried currant and smoked candied apple on the nose, tart cherry and spiced toffee nut on the palate, and a dry tea-like spice finish.
It’s simply a fact that Pinot and steak pair well together. We’re teaming up with a family-run Oregon business tomorrow to see if the same holds true for Pinot Finished Whiskey. Swing by Iron Wood Meat Company’s Portland Holiday Pop-Up on Saturday, November 14, from 2 to 8 p.m. at 1038 SW Harvey Milk St. (at SW 11th). They’ll be sampling their Wagyu and Wagyu-Angus steaks while we pour our Pinot Finished alongside a few other Bull Run whiskeys.
And as always, stop by either of our tasting rooms in Portland or Carlton to grab a bottle, or order online via Touch of Mexico. Cheers!
Photo Credit: Ross Bernards Photography
