McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt Tasting Notes and Ratings.

McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt

Added on Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 at 06:58 PM

Bottler:

Age:	3 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	40.00 %	Region:	Oregon
Price:	$47	Availability:	Specialty Stores

Member Ratings and Notes

Andy

n: not bad. Butterscotch and moss

p: Thin mouthfeel. Youngish and simple. The peat is obvious but somehow falls flat. Earthy. Reminds me of a weak Finlaggan.

Too much water, too little time in the barrel. It's got character though.

Tim

N: There's a distant undercurrent of peat on the nose with a solventy, alcoholic top-end. Some maltiness hiding out in the body. There's also a vaguely metallic note.

P: Oily, smooth on the palate, with a distinct Islay flavor with peat and medicinal notes. Some malt, gentle heat.

F: A briefly warming note, the peat and medicine continues. Dries slightly to a malty, light grain note; a lasting, slightly oily finish.

I tasted this not knowing anything about it and was surprised to find Islay in Oregon. It needs something to get going; the nose isn't great but it's decent on the palate. A little more dimension and this could be a fairly solid American whiskey.

Kevin

N: Peat, butterscotch, light fruits, tad sherried.

P: Burnt rubber & peat, gasoline, cleaning solution - waaaay too strong alcohol

F: Fire breathing dragon

Tossed the rest of the glass out. Not much flavor and overwhelming heat.

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