GrainHenge is set to launch Red Deer’s first craft whisky on December 7, 2021. Born inside Troubled Monk’s craft brewery in Alberta, the inaugural release from this exclusive small-batch series is Meeting Creek Single Malt Whisky.
This three year old whisky is influenced by one of Troubled Monk’s year round offerings, Open Road American Brown Ale. A World Beer Cup Silver Medalist in 2016, this top shelf beer has wonderful roasty flavours. In 2018, Head Distiller, Garret Haynes, rewrote this prestigious recipe for what would become GrainHenge’s first ever release, Meeting Creek. Using Open Road’s mash bill for inspiration, he increased the quantity of the 2-row, amber, crystal, brown and chocolate specialty malts.
Garret Haynes, Head Distiller
He noted, “I was pleasantly surprised that the nuttiness from the amber and brown malts, and a lot of the chocolate, persisted through the distillation process. Therefore, a lot of chocolate and nutty character remains in the finished spirit.”
Due to high-demand and limited supply, a lottery will be held to purchase a bottle
To enter, visit the GrainHenge website or fill out a form here.
Tasting notes: Meeting Creek Whisky (56.7% ABV)
$100 + tax CDN
Nose: Caramel and vanilla with chocolate, coconut and a bit of honey and spice.
Palette: Spicy barrel character with oak, vanilla and caramel. Chocolate and nutty with honey biscuit in the finish
Finish: Bold and warm, inviting you to savour and enjoy
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