Dry Fly Port Finish Wheat Whiskey

A little background

Dry Fly Whiskey was inspired by a love for fly-fishing and the Pacific Northwest. Local ingredients are sourced from local sustainable farms allowing Dry Fly distilling to create a true farm to bottle experience. The Dry Fly Washington Wheat Whiskey is made from 100% local soft white wheat. This spirit is distilled twice then aged a minimum of three years in a #3 char 53-gallon American Oak barrel. The sprit is then moved to a blueberry port wine barrel and rested for the next 6 – 12 months. Dry Fly Port Finish Wheat Whiskey is bottled at 90 proof and MRSP is set at approximately $50

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Light Gold

Nose

The nose is rich and sweet. Notes of vanilla and cinnamon are initially present. As the spirit rests in the glass, a tangerine-like citrus and blueberry notes begin to emerge.

Palate

The first sip is somewhat thin and is accompanied by a pepper-like spice. A subtle mouth drying effect is present in addition to an odd sour note. The second sip coats the tongue with a tingling spicy sensation. A burnt orange zest note is present. The third sip concentrates in the back palate. Notes of oak and citrus are most prominent.

Finish

The finish is long and spicy. Faint hints of butterscotch are accompanied by allspice, nutmeg, and orange zest.

In closing

Dry Fly Distilling’s Washington Port Finish Wheat Whiskey is unique. The nose is interesting with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and citrus. The spirit has a thin viscosity that is accompanied by a prominent citrus note. The finish lingers spicily with notes of butterscotch, and orange zest, Overall, this is an interesting wheat whiskey. If you are a fan of citrus and enjoy a long spicy finish, then this is the whiskey for you.