1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$109.99
From Troubled Monk
"The Spirit of Forestburg
Nestled amongst a rich agricultural landscape and the Battle River, sits the community of Forestburg, a community shaped by generations of agriculture, grit, and dedication to the prairie way of life.
For decades, grain elevators have watched our communities grow and evolve into what they are today, bearing witness to the harvests, relentless winters, and generations of friends, family and neighbours.
Our GrainHenge Forestburg whisky is the ode to the rural Alberta lifestyle and the grain elevator that has stood tall, affixed on the horizon, a timekeeper of stories of generations past. It’s made in small batches by folks whose attention to detail speaks for itself. The kind of people who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves, putting in the hours, and doing things the right way, even when no one’s watching. You can taste that kind of honesty. It shows up in carefully selected ingredients, in the way the barrels rest, and in the patience it takes to let a whisky become what it’s meant to be.
GrainHenge isn’t fussy. It isn’t trying to impress you with big speeches or fancy words. It’s just a damn good whisky built for people who work hard, take pride in what they do, and appreciate a moment that feels earned.
Pour it neat, sip it slow and let it remind you of where you come from, and where you’re headed next."
Abv 44.1%
Tasting notes from Trouble Monk;
"Style: Corn Whisky
Nose: Sweet, caramel and vanilla with cooked sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup notes
Palate: Sweet, corn, caramel, and vanilla with a touch of spice and honey
Finish: The warming alcohol carries a rich burnt sugar and vanilla character, with lingering spice to complete a smooth, warm finish
Cask Types: #3 & #4 Char New American Oak
Mash Bill: Flaked Corn, Barley malt, Rye Malt, Wheat Malt"