Little Rest American Single Malt Whiskey Classic is made in Wassaic, New York, using locally sourced barley, and aged for three years in ex-bourbon and ex-Williams Selyem Pinot Noir barrels. Crafted by Scottish Master Distiller Shane Fraser with traditional low and slow distilling methods, it is produced using Forsyths stills.
There are some appealing elements here – I love the ripe fruitiness of the nose – but the overall presentation feels rushed. This needs more time in the barrel for the process of subtractive maturation to work its magic, allowing the potential of the marriage of malt and cask to be fully expressed.
