Hooten Young Zinfandel Cask Finish is a limited bottling from the Hooten Young Wine Barrel Whiskey Collection: 6-year-old Hooten Young American Whiskey finished in Zinfandel barrels from Mauritson Winery's Rockpile Vineyard, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).
The whiskey is distilled by MGP in Indiana and aged six years before its wine-barrel finish. The Zinfandel barrels were discovered by Master Sommelier George Miliotes. The cask finish adds a fruit-forward wine-barrel layer to the whiskey's natural maple, cream, oak and spice, for an exotic, elegant and smooth take on American whiskey.
Expect maple, cream, red fruit and Asian spices: red berries, ripe fruit, baking spice, soft oak and maple sweetness, with a smooth finish and subtle wine cask depth.
A limited edition, it makes a fine gift for fans of wine-finished whiskey.
Sip it neat or with a single large cube.
Zinfandel is a bold red grape with deep roots in California, known for ripe berry fruit and peppery spice, and barrels that held it pass some of that character into a whiskey finished inside them.
MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, is one of the most respected sources of American whiskey, and many celebrated independent brands bottle whiskey distilled there.
A wine-barrel finish works best with a whiskey mature enough to hold its own, and six years in oak gives Hooten Young a solid backbone of maple, cream and oak under the fruit.
As a limited bottling within the Wine Barrel Whiskey Collection, it sits alongside other wine finishes such as Cabernet and Petite Syrah.
Tasting Notes
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Character: Maple, cream, red fruit and Asian spices.
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Palate: Red berries, baking spice, soft oak and maple.
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Finish: Smooth, with subtle wine cask depth.
Specifications
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Producer: Hooten Young
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Style: American Whiskey, Zinfandel cask finish
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Age: 6 years
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Cask / Finish: Zinfandel barrels, Mauritson Winery Rockpile Vineyard
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Region: Distilled in Indiana, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a single large cube. It pairs with grilled steak, berry desserts or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What finish is used?
Zinfandel barrels from Mauritson Winery's Rockpile Vineyard.
Who chose the barrels?
Master Sommelier George Miliotes.
How old is the whiskey?
Six years.
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