Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly introduces its 26th Experimental Collection release, Spirits Distilled from Grain and Hops. This innovative spirit explores how hops, typically used in beer production, alters flavor profiles in whiskey. Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley experimented with two hop varieties, infusing them into raw distillate before an extensive aging process of over eleven years. The resulting spirit features a hoppy aroma, citrus notes, and a balanced bitterness that complements the oakiness, offering a fresh drinking experience both straight and in cocktails.
Hoppy beers are a playground for brewers; there are many techniques used to capture different flavors. It inspired us to play around with this essential beer ingredient as well.
Thanks to the eleven-plus years of aging, the hop aroma and hop flavors are evident while providing a balanced bitterness that blends well with the spirit's oaky whiskey character.
Enjoying Spirits Distilled from Grain and Hops neat is the best way to learn about it, but I encourage fans to experiment with the spirit at home.
The nose of Spirits Distilled from Grain and Hops is uniquely hoppy, reminiscent of citrus and herbal notes found in beer, intertwined with creamy vanilla and seasoned oak undertones.
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