Rod & Hammer's Winter Spiced Whiskey is a festive winter warmer from SLO Stills in San Luis Obispo, California: the distillery's straight bourbon whiskey infused with nutmeg, allspice, clove and cinnamon, bottled at 70 proof (35% ABV).
A seasonal expression, it captures the warmth of the holidays in every sip, a modern California take on a winter classic crafted to bring warmth and joy to any celebration. It is comfort in a glass, sweet, aromatic and reminiscent of festive treats.
Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills began with a friendship between Rodney "Rod" Cegelski, a California surfer from Shell Beach, and Hamish "Hammer" Marshall, an Aussie jackaroo who bought the long-standing SLO Brew brewery in 2010. The two founded the distillery in San Luis Obispo in 2019 to share their passion for quality craft whiskey and California's Central Coast. Every spirit is Cut With The Pacific: proofed with purified, desalinated Pacific Ocean water to represent the link that united the founders, and the whiskey is aged in small new American oak barrels before it is bottled. The tasting room sits beside the small-batch distillery, decorated with vintage surfboards, a historic direct-fired reflux still called Ol' Woody and shelves made from planks of the original Pismo Pier.
The nose is warm and aromatic, with inviting nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon that evoke the comforting scents of the holiday season. On the palate, smooth, sweet bourbon is balanced by layers of spice, with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, and the finish is gently warming.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon.
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Palate: Sweet bourbon, clove, warm spice.
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Finish: Smooth and gently warming.
Specifications
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Distillery: Rod & Hammer's SLO Stills, San Luis Obispo, California
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Style: Spiced flavored whiskey, seasonal
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Base: Straight bourbon whiskey
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Spices: Nutmeg, allspice, clove, cinnamon
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Proof / ABV: 70 proof (35% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Delicious on its own or over ice, and a natural base for spiced Old Fashioneds, Hot Toddies or a mulled whiskey punch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What spices are in it?
Nutmeg, allspice, clove and cinnamon.
What is the base whiskey?
Rod & Hammer's straight bourbon whiskey.
How should I drink it?
Neat, on ice, or in a Hot Toddy or spiced Old Fashioned.
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