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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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Stranahan’s Blue Peak Solera Finish American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points
$42
Stranahan’s
Blue Peak Solera Finish American Single Malt Whiskey
A lovely American Single Malt with aromatic and flavor characteristics that should appeal to fans of Speyside Single Malts as well as Bourbon.
94 points $42
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Stranahan’s Sherry Cask American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points
$69
Stranahan’s
Sherry Cask American Single Malt Whiskey
A damn fine Whiskey that is well made and well aged.
Awards: 2022 Best American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points $69
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Copperworks Distilling Company American Single Malt Whiskey Release No. 038
94 points
$59
Copperworks Distilling Company
American Single Malt Whiskey Release No. 038
A deliciously chewy American Single Malt with robust and endlessly satisfying flavors of grilled fruits.
Awards: 2021 Best American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points $59
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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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Courage & Conviction Double Cask Reserve American Single Malt Whiskey
93 points
$89
Courage & Conviction
Double Cask Reserve American Single Malt Whiskey
A spot on and delicious American Single Malt that delivers very Scotch-like flavors in a robust, American oak-forward style.
93 points $89
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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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