Dry Fly Distilling Specialty Barrel Aged 11 Years

A Little Background

Dry Fly Distilling was inspired by a love for fly-fishing and the Pacific Northwest. Local ingredients are sourced from local sustainable farms allowing a a true farm to bottle experience. Dry Fly Specialty Barrel is a 100% Wheat single barrel release, this one coming from Barrel #325.

Mashbill: 100% Wheat
Location: Spokane, Washington
Age: 11 Years
Proof / ABV: 152.2 Proof / 76.1% ABV
Retail Price: $70

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Fresh Baked Bread, clove, nutmeg, dried cherries, marmalade, and custard.

Palate

Tangerines, powdered Nestles Quick, orange Tootsie Roll, and baking spice.

Finish

In closing

At 152.2 Proof, just trying this bottle of Dry Fly Single Barrel straight whiskey is a fun experience. Shockingly, the alcohol is pretty well integrated on both the nose and palate. The alcohol content is obviously present, but not what you might expect.

The palate and finish were big and rich with great baking spice and cinnamon notes, leading into a slight pumpkin note. There is a slight off-putting note on the finish that I’m not quite able to put my finger on. I’m not sure I’d call it a flaw, it’s just “different”. Overall, this is a very interesting whiskey and great opportunity to experience a 100% straight wheat whiskey at 152.2 proof. Just be cautious with any open flames!

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Dry Fly Distilling. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.