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Sierra Norte Single Barrel Red Corn Whiskey

World
  • Distiller

    Scorpion Mezcal S.A. de C.V.

  • Bottler

    Sierra Norte

  • ABV

    45%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $60 to $99.99

Sierra Norte Single Barrel Red Corn Whiskey is crafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, by Scorpion Mezcal S.A. de C.V. It features a mashbill of 85% native Oaxacan red corn and 15% malted barley. The ingredients undergo milling in a hammer mill, fermentation in open stainless steel vats with natural yeast and a two-step distillation process in stainless steel pot stills followed by slow distillation in copper pot stills. Aged for a minimum of two years in French oak barrels, it is bottled at 90 proof. It is imported by Caballeros Inc./Park Street Imports, Miami, FL.

Flavor Profile
Bright & CitrusyEarthy & SavoryFruity & JuicyLight & MellowRich & OakySpicy & PepperySweet & Confectionary
Baking SpiceBlack pepperButterCloveCooked FruitGraham CrackerGreen bell pepperOrangeRed LicoriceStar aniseSweet cornToffee
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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 88
  • Whisky Advocate
  • By Jonny McCormick
  • It's a big mouthful with flavors of fruit concentrate, red bell pepper, baked orange, clove, star anise, peppercorn, and toffee, with the spices congregating around the tip of the tongue, then a slightly vegetal finish.
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