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Iron Root Republic Icarus Purple Corn Port and Islay Scotch Cask Finish 107.2 Proof @ 00:59:44
107.2 proof NAS Corn Whiskey Iron Root Republic Denison, TX Purple corn with port and peated Islay scotch cask finish
Nose

Port sweetness, floral notes, roses, medicinal peat, iodine, saltiness, subtle smoke

Palate

Lighter peat profile with sweetness from old Tawny port cask (originally filled 1969, dumped 2016). Cooked sugar water notes, cotton candy sweetness. Fruitwood smoke character rather than campfire smoke. Thick mouthfeel.

Finish

Peat and sweetness in balance, smooth conclusion

Noteworthy
An innovative corn whiskey finish that successfully bridges the gap between corn whiskey richness and Scotch tradition with elegant peat and port influence.
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Tasted on Episode 71 Ironroot Republic Distilling