Stout-Cask-Finished American Single Malt Whiskey

American single malt whiskey (100% malted barley, single U.S. distillery, matured initially in oak per the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission standard) given a secondary maturation of typically 6-12 months in barrels that previously held stout beer. The ex-stout casks impart pronounced chocolate, roasted-coffee, toffee, and malted-barley depth, layering on top of the base single malt's cereal-and-fruit profile to produce a richer, more dessert-leaning whiskey. Distinct from sherry- or wine-...