Trail’s End

Distillery: Hood River Distillers, Hood River, Oregon

Age: 8 years

Proof: 90

Nose: Very welcoming, with rich, nutty spice and strong tannins – almost like an oaked red wine. There’s a bit of grassiness and a suggestion of bananas foster.

Palate: Creamy crème brulee and caramelized plantain in the entry, but the midpalate dries out considerably. Notes of walnut, hazelnut, and nutmeg stand out as well as vigorous spice.

Color: Deep amber

Notes: Made from a traditional mash bill with corn, malted barley, and 10% rye. Aged for 8 years or 10 years in new charred white oak barrels in Kentucky, then finished with Oregon oak and glacial spring water from Mount Hood.