Stranahan's Blue Peak is a Colorado American single malt, double distilled at high altitude, aged four years in new #3-char American oak and Solera finished, bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).
Named for a 13,000-foot peak in Aspen, Blue Peak is double distilled at altitude and aged for four years in new American oak barrels with a #3 char, giving a warm, toasted flavor. It is then Solera finished, a maturation process typically used in wine, resulting in a rich, mellow whiskey that marries approachability with complexity.
Amber in color, it shows dried apricot, nutmeg, cinnamon toast and hints of leather and light tobacco on the nose. The palate brings creamy butterscotch, brown sugar and baked apples with notes of cayenne and toasted oak.
The blue mountain label makes it a great gift for Colorado whiskey fans.
American whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.
American single malt is made from 100% malted barley at one distillery.
High-altitude distilling changes how the spirit boils and develops.
A #3 char is a medium-heavy barrel char.
Serve it neat in a Glencairn glass.
A splash of water opens up the apricot and spice.
Pour it over a large ice cube for slow sipping.
It makes a smooth Highball with soda.
It is a great gift for Colorado whiskey fans.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Dried apricot, nutmeg, cinnamon toast.
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Palate: Creamy butterscotch, brown sugar, baked apple.
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Finish: Cayenne and toasted oak.
Specifications
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Distillery: Stranahan's, Colorado
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Style: American single malt, Solera finished
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Casks: New American oak, #3 char
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Age: 4 years
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Region: Colorado, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or stir a single malt Old Fashioned. It pairs with apple pie, caramel apples or a smoked cheese plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it named for?
A 13,000-foot peak in Aspen.
What is Solera finishing?
A fractional blending process typically used in wine, for a rich, mellow whiskey.
How long is it aged?
Four years in new American oak.
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