McCarthy's Single Barrel K&L Tasting Notes and Ratings.

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McCarthy's Single Barrel K&L

Added on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 09:50 PM

Bottler:

Age:	3 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	49.00 %	Region:	Oregon
Price:	$90	Availability:	Specialty Stores

McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt Barrel no. 158 Bottled Nov. 1, 2010

Exclusively for K&L Wine Merchants

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

Nose of thick smoke, graham crackers, mustyness. Smells tasty!

Palate is thick with the expected smoke plus powdered sugar. A massive kick-in-the-crotch Islay style, an excellent peat monster. I described the standard McCarthy's as "earthy cupcakes in a glass" and this follows suit in a better way. Frosted vanilla cupcakes with a whirlwind of smokey, peaty aggression. When you're in the mood, it's great stuff! B+/A-

Chris

N: Raw smoke and peat with a little green wood.
P: Powerhouse smoke balanced with an equal sweetness.
F: It's in the finish this really comes to life, with a cool mentholyptus peat that lingers long and satisfyingly.

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