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About American Single Malt Whiskey

About American Single Malt Whiskey
A newer and still-evolving category, American Single Malt Whiskey must meet the following requirements:

Must be composed of 100% malted barley.

Must be distilled entirely at one distillery.

Must be mashed, distilled, and matured in the United States of America.

Must be matured in oak casks with capacity no larger than 700 liters.

Must be distilled to no more than 160 proof and bottled at a minimum of 80 proof.

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Stranahan’s Sherry Cask-Finished American Single Malt Whiskey
95 points
$69
Stranahan’s
Sherry Cask-Finished American Single Malt Whiskey
Honeyed barley, sweet baking spices, and layers of red and orchard fruits; a benchmark example of American Single Malt with sherry cask aging.
95 points $69
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Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential Special Release Untitled Cigar Malt Project American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points
$99
Cedar Ridge
2024 The QuintEssential Special Release Untitled Cigar Malt Project American Single Malt Whiskey
A big, warming embrace of a Whiskey that holds the ABV extremely well; it's still young in terms of the barley flavors but the barrel/cask regiment is very complex and well-balanced.
94 points $99
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Virginia Distillery Co. Cider Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points
$44
Virginia Distillery Co.
Cider Cask Finish American Single Malt Whiskey
A unique expression that gives you characteristics of a younger Whiskey combined with the subtlety of a well-aged spirit; you'll want to come back for more.
94 points $44
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Shelter Distilling American Single Malt Whiskey
93 points
$49
Shelter Distilling
American Single Malt Whiskey
Young and a bit American oak-forward that will appeal to many Bourbon drinkers and is still a well crafted Single Malt that will be of interest to traditionalists as well.
93 points $49
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Bear Fight Cask Strength Small Batch American Single Malt Whiskey
93 points
$39
Bear Fight
Cask Strength Small Batch American Single Malt Whiskey
A robust, tightly packed, smoky American Single Malt Whisky that exhibits fine balance and restraint despite the high proof; this is an absolutely natural choice for cigars.
93 points $39
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Oak & Grist Distilling Company 3 Year Old American Single Malt Whiskey Batch #04
93 points
$76
Oak & Grist Distilling Company
3 Year Old American Single Malt Whiskey Batch #04
A pleasant young Single Malt that shows excellent potential for aging and will make an excellent ginger ale Highball today.
93 points $76
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Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Extra Añejo Tequila Cask-Finished American Single Malt Whiskey Batch No. 002
93 points
$79
Stranahan’s
Diamond Peak Extra Añejo Tequila Cask-Finished American Single Malt Whiskey Batch No. 002
A curiously spicy and herbaceous nose with a Whiskey body come together to create a delicious Whiskey and Añejo Tequila mashup.
93 points $79
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Courage & Conviction Sherry Cask-Aged American Single Malt Whiskey Batch By Brett Ferencz
93 points
$84
Courage & Conviction
Sherry Cask-Aged American Single Malt Whiskey Batch By Brett Ferencz
This is really tasty young Whiskey with excellent cask management; would love to taste this as a 12 or 15 year old age statement.
93 points $84
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Town Branch 7 Year Aged Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey American
93 points
$39
Town Branch
7 Year Aged Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey American
A grain forward Single Malt that shows good quality distillation and expresses delicious aromas of white orchard fruit; likely to benefit with greater barrel maturation.
93 points $39
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10th Street Distillery Peated American Single Malt Whiskey
93 points
$65
10th Street Distillery
Peated American Single Malt Whiskey
A sleek and substantial Single Malt with well articulated smokiness, spice, and minerality that will converse well with a Scotch enthusiast's palate; a natural choice for a fine cigar.
93 points $65
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