Found North Batch 007 18 Year Old Cask Strength

Found North Batch 007 18 Year Old Cask Strength Whiskey is a blended Canadian whiskey made by Found North whiskey in Canada. Found North Batch 007 is a masterful Canadian blend that showcases the elegance and complexity of aged Cask Strength whiskey. The focal point of this batch is a 1998 vintage corn component aged in ex bourbon barrels, which imparts a rich combination of sweet floral and thick, dense caramel. This is complemented by two 22 year old corn components, one aged in ex bourbon and the other in new American oak barrels, adding velvety tannins and lavish wood sugars. The blend is further enhanced by a 2004 vintage rye whiskey aged in Hungarian oak barrels, bolsters the baking spices and revitalizes the body of the whiskey. At 131.8 proof and 65.9% alcohol by volume (ABV), this cask strength whiskey achieves a perfect balance without sacrificing intensity.

This whiskey is best enjoyed with a few drops of water, which unlocks an eruption of fruit notes and an array of baking spices, making it an exceptional release from Found North.

Aroma: The nose flows from the glass, a torrent of brown sugar, taffy, and burnt caramel, followed by rivulets of torched lemon peel, creme brulee, and dried pear. Beneath the strawberry puree notes, graham crackers, vanillins, and maple lie in wait. Lastly, the nose presents a lovely minerality, like fresh rain on granite or limestone pulled from a fast flowing stream.

Palate: The whiskey lands in a creamy rush. The sweet cinnamon residue crystallizes on the mid palate. The growing tannic friction between nutmeg and black pepper crackles into the side palate before a steady warmth and the sweet aroma of an old leather armchair settle into the finish.

Finish: The oily, buttery mouthfeel carries a dark chocolate note deep into the finish, where the softening oak tannins and treacle light the kindling in your chest.