""I think the DNA of Snowflake is showing off the range of American Single Malt and how many directions you can take," Aden says. "The only preconceived notion I go in with is that I don't want it to taste too similar to the past few years. In 2023, I leaned heavily on mezcal and Islay casks. 2024 was heavily fortified wines. This year, I wanted to stay under the umbrella of fruit, but I was inspired to be much more tropical, bright, citrusy and floral.""
"Not that Aden always finds the exact notes of what he wants or knows 100% where the final blend is going. "For example, this year I would have loved to find something that would have offered a bit of a coconut note," he says. "Couldn't find it. Of all the 70+ different styles of finishing casks we have, I couldn't find one. So you have to be flexible.""
""The annual release is one of the most anticipated moments in American whiskey each year, with people lining up for days and experiencing a tailgate-like atmosphere to get a chance to buy one of these coveted bottles ( we went in 2018)." "This year's Snowflake blend draws on whiskeys aged eight to 13 years and finished in barrels that formerly held extra añejo tequila, rhum agricole (a first for Snowflake), peach brandy, applejack, white Port and orange wine.""
Stranahan's 2025 Snowflake Batch #28, named Windom Peak, blends Single Malt whiskies aged eight to 13 years. The base spirit was distilled from 100% malted barley and Rocky Mountain water and aged in American white oak for six to nine years. The final blend was finished in diverse casks including extra añejo tequila, rhum agricole, peach brandy, applejack, white Port and orange wine. Head Blender Justin Aden aimed for a more tropical, bright, citrusy and floral profile while avoiding repetition of prior years. The Snowflake release draws long lines and enthusiastic collectors.
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