Amador Whiskey Co. Ten Barrels is a limited-release straight hop-flavored whiskey from California, aged in ten barrels over four years and bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV).
It is a blend of 90% straight malt whiskey and 10% hop-infused whiskey distilled from craft IPA beer, a spirit that speaks to its brewing origins. Both elements are aged separately for over two years in French oak wine barrels before coming together in Amador Whiskey Co.'s family Chardonnay barrels for another two years.
The taste changes with how you serve it. Neat, it brings rich caramel, cloves and vanilla on the palate with an extra-long finish. With a little ice, the hoppy IPA flavours are coaxed out. Its colour is a classic heavy-toast brown, with honey, dried fruit, a touch of smoke, barrel vanilla, roasted barley and spice, and a long, coating finish.
For craft beer lovers and whiskey drinkers alike, it is an inventive and memorable gift.
Try it neat, then over ice, then in a whiskey cocktail.
Hop-flavored whiskey is a young and unusual style in American whiskey: distilling a hopped beer carries some of the hop character into the spirit, adding citrus, pine and floral notes that develop further in the barrel.
Tasting Notes
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Neat: Caramel, cloves and vanilla, with an extra-long finish.
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On ice: The hoppy IPA character comes forward.
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Palate: Honey, dried fruit, roasted barley and spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Amador Whiskey Co.
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Style: Straight Hop-Flavored Whiskey, Small Batch
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Blend: 90% straight malt whiskey, 10% hop-infused IPA whiskey
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Age: 4 years across ten barrels
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Proof / ABV: 96 proof (48% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: French oak wine barrels, then Chardonnay barrels
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Region: California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add ice to bring out the hops. It pairs with IPA-friendly foods: spicy wings, sharp cheddar or grilled sausages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the hops come from?
From a whiskey distilled from craft IPA beer, making up 10% of the blend.
How is it aged?
Over two years in French oak wine barrels, then two more in Chardonnay barrels.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 96 proof.
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