In recent years, more brands have been making American single malt whiskey because it’s finally a recognized category. But one brand has been crafting award-winning single malts long before it became popular: Stranahan’s. The number one American single malt whiskey brand recently announced the launch of its oldest expression to date.
Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 14-Year-Old
The newest addition to its Mountain Angel family of whiskeys (joining the already released 10- and 12-year-old expressions), Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 14-Year-Old began with a mash bill of 100% malted barley. It was matured for a decade in new, charred American white oak barrels before spending 3 years and 3 months in ex-cognac casks. Finally, it was finished for 9 months in Tokaji wine barrels. All of this aging occurred in Stranahan’s barrel house, located a mile above sea level.
According to Stranahan’s, the result is a 94.6 proof American single malt whiskey that begins with a nose of candied apricot, orange marmalade, prunes, and raisins. Sipping it reveals an epic, multi-layered, velvety smooth palate of baked apples, stone fruits, toasted vanilla beans, caramelized sugar, pipe tobacco, and cracked black pepper. The finish is long and warm, ending with a combination of tropical fruits, chocolate fudge, dry oak, and gentle spices. This single malt whiskey is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash or two of water to open up the aromas and flavors.
“Our Mountain Angel family reflects more than 22 years of pioneering the American single malt category and our commitment to showing what aging a mile above sea level can achieve,” Stranahan’s Head Blender Justin Aden says.
“In this bottle, Hungarian Tokaji casks beautifully complement Stranahan’s naturally fruity character, adding a richness to the mouthfeel that balances the oak spice developed over 14 total years of aging.”
Where can I buy it?
Mountain Angel 14-Year-Old will be available beginning this year at Stranahan’s Distillery in Denver, Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge in Aspen, and at select whiskey retailers in Colorado, California, Texas, and Florida for the suggested retail price of $129.99 per 750 ml bottle. The whiskey will roll out nationally in the coming months. For more information on this release and Stranahan’s full whiskey portfolio, visit www.stranahans.com.
