
Virginia Whiskey Chardonnay Cask
Overview
Virginia Distillery Co.'s Chardonnay Finished Virginia Highland Malt Whisky blends Scottish Highland single malt with Virginia-distilled spirit from 100% malted barley, finished in local Chardonnay casks to introduce subtle wine influences to a youthful base.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Virginia Highland Malt Whisky (Chardonnay finished) |
| ABV | 46% |
| Mashbill | 100% malted barley |
| Release Info | Batch release (reviewed as Batch #2); follow-up to Port Cask Finished Highland Malt |
| Age | No age statement |
Good to know
Produced by Virginia Distillery Co., this expression ages a blend of imported Scottish Highland single malt and locally distilled malted barley whiskey in standard barrels before a 12-month finish in Chardonnay casks from Virginia wineries such as Grace Estate Winery, Michael Shaps, Virginia Wineworks, and Paradise Springs Winery.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Grainy with toasty wood, heavy alcohol, slightly green, and musty undertones.
- Palate: Youthful and brash with green apple, granary notes, dry hay, toasted wheat, and barnyardy animal feed character.
- Finish: Brief and hot with alcohol heat; water reveals pastoral notes.
Notable details
- Production: Blend aged in standard barrels, then finished ~12 months in local Chardonnay casks; non-chill filtered status not specified.
- Lineage: From Virginia Distillery Co., pioneering Virginia whisky with imported malt blends.
- Availability: Offered directly via vadistillery.com.
"The Chardonnay cask finishing adds minor interest to a youthful base spirit that remains dominated by brash granary notes." – Drinkhacker
Closing
A straightforward, grain-forward explorer of Virginia's emerging whisky scene with wine cask nuance.
Sources
[1] Drinkhacker – "Review: Virginia Distillery Chardonnay Finished Virginia Highland Malt Whisky"
[2] Drinkhacker – "Review: Virginia Distillery Chardonnay Finished Virginia Highland Malt Whisky"
[3] Drinkhacker – "Review: Virginia Distillery Chardonnay Finished Virginia Highland Malt Whisky"
[4] Drinkhacker – "Review: Virginia Distillery Chardonnay Finished Virginia Highland Malt Whisky"
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