Pine Barrens Single Malt Whiskey

About the Pine Barrens Single Malt Whiskey

Pine Barrens Single Malt Whiskey is an American single malt made by Long Island Spirits in New York, United States. Pine Barrens stands apart because it begins life as a full barley wine ale, not a simple wash. The distillery brews a strong barley wine style beer first, hopped to around 70 IBU. That finished beer is then double pot distilled in small batches. This unusual route gives the whisky its big, malty backbone. Brewing first, then distilling, is a craft-beer maker's approach to spirit. It also leaves a savoury, grainy note you rarely meet in single malt. Long Island Spirits was the first craft distillery on Long Island since the 1800s. It sits on the bucolic North Fork, in the heart of New York wine country. The local spirit draws on the ancient Magothy aquifer, formed as glaciers receded thousands of years ago. That source lies beneath the protected pine and wetland preserve that gives the bottle its name. Aged in new American oak, this single malt carries clear vanilla and a warm, woody spice. Expect soft cream and nutmeg on the nose. A nutty walnut richness follows on the palate. The sweet, malty heart keeps everything grounded and easy to follow. Bottled at 47.5%, Pine Barrens Single Malt Whiskey is best enjoyed neat. Give it a moment in the glass and the malt and oak slowly unfold. It is a characterful pick for the curious drinker. It shows what American single malt becomes when brewer and distiller work as one.