Dry Fly Distilling Specialty Barrel

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 #634.

Mashbill: 100% Wheat
Location: Spokane, Washington
Age: 9 Years
Proof / ABV: 139.1 / 69.55%
Retail Price: $60

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Caramel. peaces, orange infused chocolate, nutmeg, apricot, and golden raisins.

Palate

Canned peaches, mango, cocoa, brown sugar, crème brulée, apricot, Snapple Peach Tea, and corn syrup.

Finish

Bright and fruity with notes of stone fruits, cocoa, and lingering Snapple Peach Tea.

In closing

Dry Fly really surprised me with this 100% Straight Wheat Whiskey. At just shy of a Hazmat (139.1 proof), the alcohol is very well integrated. Seriously though, it’s dangerously drinkable! This whiskey is bright and fruity with a delicious hint of cocoa. The flavors of stone fruit notes are well pronounced, along with that sweet tea note.

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.

Dry Fly Distilling Specialty Barrel Aged 9 Years

139.1 Proof
8.8

Nose

8.6/10

Palate

8.8/10

Finish

8.8/10

Complexity

8.8/10

Value

9.2/10

The Good

  • Value
  • Bright & Fruity Profile

The Bad

  • Availalability

Matthew Evans

Matthew is the founder and visionary behind Whiskey Consensus. What began as a project to explore the Instagram platform and share a love for whiskey has evolved into so much more. Professionally, Matthew works in digital marketing as a solutions engineer and sales leader, bringing innovative strategies to the table. Outside of work, Matthew is an avid runner, as well as a car and watch enthusiast. He is also deeply committed to giving back to the community through various volunteer responsibilities.

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