This VERY high octane sample of Canadian Whiskey comes to us from our friend, Josh Mann of First Cut Barrel Company and Jews and Booze. The whiskey they sent us, which is a Jews and Booze release, is called “The Alter Kaker”. According to the interwebz, that’s Yiddish for “old fart” or “old fogey”. The name makes sense when you do a bit of research about this whiskey…
Here’s what they say about “The Alter Kaker” on the Jews and Booze website:
Released September, 2023
“Only gets better with age!”
Age: 22 years, 9 months
Type: Canadian Whiskey
Proof: 171.2
Mash bill: 97% Corn/ 2.7% Rye/ 1% Malted Barley
Distillery: Black Velvet/Heaven Hill
Bottler: J&B
Tasting Notes
Nose: Surprisingly delicate given the proof. Vanilla, whipping cream and just a touch of nutmeg are present. While there are suggestions of ethanol, it’s somehow quite subtle and akin to a typical 100 proof whiskey.
Palate: This one opens with notes of toasted bread and cinnamon. It very quickly explodes with a burst of flavor has no good comparison. It takes a few sips to characterize it though eventually oak and caramel become clear. The back of the palate is obscured by that huge explosion, which persists.
Finish: Long, intense and fairly classic.
The above note are written without water or (gasp) ice. When 5 drops per oz were added, notes of cocoa, butterscotch pudding and soft pretzel become evident.
For those that like numbers, 171.2 proof translates to 85.6% ABV. That’s a DOUBLE YOWZA in our books! We’re wondering if Josh really likes us or if he’s trying to kill us. To find out what we thought of this rocket fuel of a whiskey, click play on the following video:
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