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92Excellent

Stranahan’s Sauternes Cask

American Single Malt Stranahan's
  • Distiller

    Stranahan's Distillery

  • Bottler

    Stranahan's Distillery

  • ABV

    47%

  • Age

    9 Years

  • Price $100 to $199.99

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Sauternes Cask is an American single malt produced at Stranahan’s Distillery in Denver, Colorado, from 100% malted barley. The five-barrel blend consists of whiskey aged for four to seven years in new American oak before being finished in French oak Sauternes casks from Bordeaux, bringing the total maturation period to nine years. Bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV), it retails for around $140 and is available exclusively at the Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge in Aspen and the Denver distillery.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 92
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christopher Null
  • Richly caramelized, the palate retains the fruit evident on the nose, banana being prominent, with baked apples a secondary character.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Daily Pour
  • By David Morrow
  • A lovely expression. The Stranahan's profile mingles delightfully with the Sauternes cask finish.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Sweet and a touch smoky. The Sauternes is sweet and playful and pairs with Seared oak, clove, white pepper, cinnamon, cranberry and grape.

  • Taste:

    Moderate mouthfeel that’s lightly drying. Clove, grape, blackberry, tannin and cinnamon.

  • Finish:

    The finish opens with browner butter, clove and sassafras, transitioning into tobacco and pine.

  • Overall:

    A lovely expression. The Stranahan’s profile mingles delightfully with the Sauternes cask finish.

  • Score:

    92

  • By David Morrow
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources