Stranahan's Mountain Angel 10 Year Old is the oldest regular release from Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey in Denver, a straight American single malt bottled at 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV).
It is distilled from 100% malted barley and aged a full ten years in new charred American oak. Denver's high altitude and dry climate take a heavy angel's share: some of the ten-year barrels lost up to 80% of their whiskey, which is where the name comes from.
What remains is rich and concentrated, with deep malt, toasted oak and dark sugar notes that only long ageing brings.
A landmark bottle for American single malt, it scored 96 points from the Beverage Testing Institute for Batch No. 4.
Stranahan's has made single malt in Denver since 2004 and is one of the pioneers of American single malt. Unlike Scotch, American single malt is matured in new charred oak, which gives a richer, sweeter profile, and a full decade in the barrel at altitude makes Mountain Angel one of the most mature examples of the style. Batch No. 4 was released at 90.2 proof, the same strength as this bottle, with the deep, concentrated character that only a decade at altitude can give.
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.
Specifications
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Distillery: Stranahan's, Denver, Colorado
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Style: Straight American single malt
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Grain: 100% malted barley
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Age: 10 years, new charred American oak
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Proof / ABV: 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs well with dark chocolate, aged cheese and smoked meats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Angel?
Stranahan's 10 year old straight American single malt from Denver, Colorado.
Why is it called Mountain Angel?
Denver's altitude and dry air took up to 80% of some barrels as the angel's share.
What proof is it?
90.2 proof, 45.1% ABV.
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