Wolf's Ridge Brewing Maple Whiskey Double Barrel Dire Wolf
What the brewers say
“Aged for a year in bourbon barrels, then another year in maple-syrup barrels.”
What our panel thought
“Aroma is mostly oak and whiskey with some vanilla, fruity esters, chocolate, roasted malt in the background. Initial taste reveals strong alcohol balanced with sweet, almost syrupy, malt. Maple comes through in the aftertaste. Finishes quite sweet.”
What our editors thought
“Vinous nose pulls fortified wine notes with meaty and sweet bourbon. Sweet vinous bourbon in the flavor is a bit too assertive, with toasty crust alongside, but it’s hard to shake the sweetness.”
