Bearface Wilderness Series 02: Mitlenatch Island Release
TL;DR: This whisky is bold and viscous, boasting profound minerality, elemental smokiness, and a delightful salty-sweet finish.
Venturing deep into the Canadian Pacific Northwest wilderness, this whisky explores Mitlenatch Island. This whisky was blended with distilled water harvested from the maple-smoked salt production, capturing the essence of evaporated seawater over maple wood fires.
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Flavor Camps
- Distiller: Mark Anthony Group
- Type: Canadian Whisky (Single Grain)
- Age: No Age Statement
- Still Type: Not disclosed
- Cask Type(s): Ex-Chardonnay Cask, Alligator Charred Burgundy Casks (French Oak)
- Origin: Kelowna, BC, Canada
- Composition: 99.5% Corn
- ABV: 42.5%
- # of Distillations: 2
- Price: $60-ish
- Other Notes: Limited release in 2023
Comments / Conclusions:
This expressions definitely challenges the palate in new ways. It’s very flavorsome and intriguing on the palate. While it’s likely not something you’d want to crush a bottle of in a sitting, it is a bottle you’d want to have in your collection to spark conversation.
- Crushable / Daily Drinker
- Cocktail Worthy
- Special Occasion Sipper
- Weird & Wonderful
- Skip It
- Food Pairing Recommendations: Candied Salmon, Smoked Salmon, French Fries, Buttered Popcorn, Caramels
- Cocktail Recommendation: Whisky Sour, Vieux Carre