Product Overview
Deerhammer American Single Malt Whiskey is our cornerstone contribution to the field of American craft spirits. Starting its life as a porter-style 100% malted barley mash, it’s further shaped by 4-5 day open-air fermentation before passing through our squat head copper pot stills and maturing in heavy toast, No.2 char new oak. Boasting a
bold and definitively complex profile with notes of coffee and chocolate, you won’t mistake it for its Scottish counterparts. It’s a uniquely American product, with an exceptional taste of place. We invite you to take your first sip with an explorer’s state of mind – knowing that this is Deerhammer’s prideful contribution to the newly emerging style that is American single malt whiskey.
OUR PROCESS
Handmade by feel and taste, one single barrel at a time, our whiskey fully conforms to the intentions of the “craft” movement. No computers, fancy controllers or automation — just passionate artisans with a deep love of the whiskey making process and a commitment towards absolute excellence in every single batch.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
GRAINS : 85% Pale malt, 5% chocolate malt, 5% c120 malt, 5% c45 malt
DISTILLATION : 650 and 150 gallon squat-head copper pot stills
Barrel Entry Proof: 105 Proof
BARREL PROFILE : 53 gallon American white oak, heavy toast, #2 char
MATURATION : 4 years, 1 story rackhouse, 8,000ft above sea level
Average Barrel Exit Proof: 110 Proof
BOTTLING : 750ml, 92 Proof, 46% ABV
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Peanut brittle, roasted cacao, caramel, oatmeal cookie.
Flavor: Cereal, dark chocolate, coffee, graham cracker and tobacco.
Finish: Dry yet fruity, medium to full body, hazelnut, chocolate.
