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.