Dovetail Distillery Cut Throat is an oat whiskey made with crisp Northern Sierra Mountain water, aged two years and bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV).
Using its own unique mash bill, the distiller set out to capture in the bottle a message of love shared from mother to son.
Cut Throat brings scents of leather, burnt honey and clove, and tastes of raisin, chocolate, caramel and allspice.
An unusual oat-forward whiskey, it makes a fine gift for whiskey explorers.
Sip it neat or use it in an adventurous cocktail.
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.
Oat whiskey is an uncommon style; oats give a soft, creamy, rounded texture and gentle grain sweetness.
Most American whiskeys rely on corn, rye or wheat, so an oat-forward recipe offers something genuinely different.
Two years in the barrel is enough to add colour, sweetness and spice while keeping the grain's character in front.
Mountain water from the Northern Sierra is soft and clean, well suited to whiskey making.
Leather and burnt honey on the nose point to a rich, dessert-like profile.
At 95 proof it carries enough strength to stand up in cocktails while remaining easy to sip.
Try it alongside a classic bourbon to taste how the oats change the texture.
A splash of water can soften the spice and bring out the chocolate notes.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Leather, burnt honey and clove.
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Taste: Raisin, chocolate, caramel and allspice.
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Grain: Oat-forward mash bill.
Specifications
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Producer: Dovetail Distillery
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Style: Oat Whiskey
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Age: 2 years
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Proof / ABV: 95 proof (47.5% ABV)
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Water: Northern Sierra Mountain water
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or in an old fashioned. It pairs with chocolate, raisin desserts or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grain is it made from?
An oat-forward mash bill.
How old is it?
Two years.
What does it taste like?
Raisin, chocolate, caramel and allspice.
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