Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky!
Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky – Release 35!
Like the best things in life the Two Brewers story starts with a canoe trip and a campfire. Talking late into the night, engineers and old friends, Alan Hansen and Bob Baxter hatched a plan for a craft brewery in Whitehorse, Canada. Yukon Brewing was established in 1997. Fast forward to 2009 and the two brewers purchased a still to take their craft brewing journey to the next level.
‘Yukon’ is a limited edition of 132
Applying their brewing expertise Two Brewers is distilled in small batches using different fermentation techniques and a mix of barrels. By exploring different production methods no two releases are the same, and each has a unique character of its own. Our first release from Two Brewers in the UK is from their Classic line, Release 35.
No tricks or traps, this is a no nonsense Canadian Single Malt Whisky from the Yukon. Release 35 has been created from a marriage of whisky distilled from fourteen different mashes matured in ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks, all matured for at least eight years.
In the 2023 Canadian Whisky Awards Two Brewers was named Artisan Producer of the Year, and Release 35 was awarded Gold.
Robert from Highfern.com (@HighfernLtd) has kindly sent me a sample to try – Many thanks!
Two Brewers Bob Baxter and Alan Hansen
So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …
Tasting Notes – Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky – Release 35 (46%)
Bottled in August 2022, this is a limited edition of 132 numbered 700ml bottles (a further 959 750ml bottles were releases in Canada).
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Nose: Toffee, red wine and sherry, green apples with shades of lemon citrus followed by sweet spices and chocolate.
Palate: Smooth, creamy mouthfeel with toffee, hints of apple with sherry, sweet chocolate and a touch of coconut. Finish: Hot pepper with some chilli spice but the sweetness of the toffee and chocolate keeps it in check. Overall: A cracking dram with bags of character and a fine balance of sweet and spicy flavours. |
Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky is available to buy from these Merchants with an RRP of £90.00:-
- The Whisky Exchange
- Gauntleys of Nottingham
- The Lincoln Whisky Shop
About Highfern
Highfern Ltd is the proprietor of Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt and Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and the UK importer of Langatun Swiss Single Malt Whisky, Strane London Dry Gin, and Cihuatán Rum.
