Tim Smith's Climax Wood Fired Whiskey is built on Tim Smith's century-old moonshine recipe, then aged and filtered with toasted oak and maple wood, and bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof).
This isn't an ordinary American bourbon-style whiskey: the toasted oak and maple impart its deep colour and revolutionary flavours.
A proprietary ageing process brings out the flavour of Appalachian white oak, and in the final step the whiskey cools in oak containers.
Expect oak and maple sweetness on the nose, with smoky notes, corn and malted barley on the palate.
It is darker than most whiskeys in its class, a bold, smoky sipper made to be in a class of its own.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Toasted oak and maple sweetness.
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Palate: Smoky, with corn and malted barley.
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Finish: Warm wood smoke and oak.
Specifications
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Brand: Tim Smith's Climax
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Style: Wood-fired whiskey
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Recipe: Tim Smith's century-old moonshine recipe
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Wood: Toasted oak and maple; Appalachian white oak
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ABV: 45% (90 proof)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip Climax Wood Fired neat or with a single large ice cube to enjoy its smoky oak and maple notes. It makes a striking Old Fashioned with maple syrup in place of sugar and a dash of bitters, and a smoky Whiskey Sour with lemon and egg white. Try it with ginger beer and lime in a Kentucky-style mule, or with apple cider over ice in autumn. Pair it with smoked brisket, barbecue ribs, grilled steak, aged cheddar and pecan pie. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it wood fired?
It is aged and filtered with toasted oak and maple wood, then cooled in oak.
What is the recipe?
Tim Smith's century-old moonshine recipe.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 45% ABV, or 90 proof.
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