As admirers (and imbibers) of the famed single malt whiskies of Scotland, we wanted to create a uniquely crafted version of American single malt. High West American Single Malt is made in copper pot stills high in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Also, there is a slight tartness reminiscent of orange air freshener, but not the overpowering spray straight out of a can, the mellow and subtle note that might remain on a pillow after the owner of a subtly perfumed head graced you with their presence.įinish- Actually, I think this ended up tasting like an orange creamsicle. Find out where to buy High West High Country American Single Malt online. I wish I had some left so that I could try pairing it with different whiskeys!Īgain, I am convinced that the staves this chocolate was aged with once housed a light and floral bourbon with a hint of spice.

Again, this chocolate bends easily when melting but does not break unless severely tested.įlavor- Remember how much was going on in the aroma? Yeah, this chocolate delivers on its promises, with an extra hint of smoke to boot. A whiskey lovers dream Nuances of whiskey are in the forefront with earthy flavors offering. Melt- There is a slight dryness to this chocolate, yet the melt is still thick and smooth. Chuno High West Whiskey 78 Dark Cacao Bar - Heirloom Certified. Rose and rosemary, saffron, guava, lavender, citron, jasmine, and whipped cream notes also suggest bourbon to me: they are floral and lightly fruity! Eventually, a rich mixture of peach, dulce de leche, vanilla, and honey predominates. The grain looked a bit rough, though not as much as the 'pure' bar.Īroma- Wow, there is a LOT going on here! The aging gives it a smell that is more like bourbon than rye (sweet, not spicy) and in this case, the chocolate likely came by its oak notes directly from the staves. Again, this bar, despite its higher percentage (78%) than the Ecuador (70%), is MUCH lighter in color, most likely since Arriba is one of the darker Forasteros (which have purple beans before fermentation) and Chuno is a Trinitario (hybrid of Criollo and Forastero, so the unfermented beans aren't Criollo white but rather a pleasant shade of lavender). Here are my notes from my tasting, following my standard format:Īppearance- Slightly rough matte bottom, otherwise similar to the 'pure' Chuno bar.

Man, was I excited about this bar! Don't worry, it took even my high expectations by surprise! Written by Nicholas Terry on 5th Feb 2017

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