Hooten Young 15 Year
Hooten Young 15 Year Whiskey at Third Base Market & Spirits
For the true aficionado, Third Base Market & Spirits is elated to present Hooten Young 15 Year Whiskey. This is not your typical American whiskey; it is a distilled spirit steeped in unparalleled craftsmanship and history. Created in collaboration with Master Sommelier George Miliotes, this whiskey was aged for an exceptional 15 years, an extended maturation that grants it an uncommon complexity and depth. A laborious effort in sourcing the finest ingredients and adhering to rigorous aging protocols, Hooten Young stands as a testament to what the union of meticulous craftsmanship and time can achieve.
Product Details:
- Name: Hooten Young 15 Year Whiskey
- Type: American Whiskey
- Age: 15 Years
- Region: USA, Specific Region Not Disclosed
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 46%
Tasting Notes and Technical Description:
Visual Appearance:
On the visual spectrum, the whiskey possesses a burnished copper hue with a glow akin to amber, offering the eyes a preview of the matured experience that is about to unfold.
Nose (Aroma):
The olfactory experience is complex, mirroring the years it has spent in maturation. Initial notes are a symphony of dried fruits—dates and figs—accompanied by a whiff of tobacco leaf. Underlying layers of cinnamon and caramel arise with a subtle hint of smokiness, adding to the already intricate landscape of scents.
Palate:
Upon sipping, your palate is immediately greeted by a rich texture and well-rounded mouthfeel. There’s an initial sweetness of dark fruits and maple syrup, quickly transitioning to more mature flavors of leather, oak, and a subtle earthiness. Spices like cinnamon and clove dance around the periphery, adding complexity and zest but not overpowering the experience.
Finish:
The finish is exceedingly long and evolving. There is a lingering warm spice, accompanied by a smoky undertone and the resurgent sweet fruitiness, all coalescing into a harmonious ending.
Hooten Young 15 Year Whiskey is an expedition into the breadth and depth of what American whiskey can achieve. Its 15-year aging process has resulted in a layered and sophisticated spirit, providing a grand narrative that unfolds slowly, sip by revered sip. Ideal for contemplative evenings or celebratory toasts, this offering available at Third Base Market & Spirits should be savored and appreciated as a monumental achievement in distillation and aging.