Batch 38 and Batch 41!

Two Brewers was founded by two engineers and old friends, Alan Hansen and Bob Baxter who started a craft brewery in Whitehorse, Canada.
Yukon Brewing was established in 1997 and in 2009 the two brewers purchased a still to take their craft brewing journey onwards to the next level.

Their whiskies are 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 release has a unique character of its own.

Robert from Highfern.com has kindly sent me two new release Whiskies to try from the Two Brewers range – Thanks Robert!

They are:-

• Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky: Batch 38 Peated
• Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky: Batch 41 Special Finishes

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky: Batch 38 Peated (43%)

Created by blending peated and unpeated spirit matured for at least ten years in former bourbon casks.
A limited edition of 960 x 750ml and 90 x 700ml bottles.

Nose: Sweet, earthy gentle peat with fruity apple and shades of citrus. Palate: Whispers of smokey peat with some sugary fruit including apple and lemon. Finish: Modest antiseptic and a little chilli. Overall: Not your usual peated dram – rather a lighter, gentler, tamer version that is ideal for first timers – a real joy of a dram and one to savour!

Tasting Notes – Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky: Batch 41 Special Finishes (43%)

Initially matured in former bourbon casks, then finished for two years in former Pedro Ximenéx sherry casks.
A limited edition of 1050 x 750ml and 90 x 700ml bottles.

Nose: Rich, stewed fruits with sweet toffee apples, chocolate, some coffee and vanilla pastry. Palate: Luscious toffee apple with sweet, syrupy prunes, chocolate, a little lemon citrus. Finish: Gentle growing pepper but it’s smooth, creamy and sweet all the way with this dram! Overall: A great Christmas whisky with lush, sweet, fruity flavours – very moreish!

Many thanks to highfern.com (@HighfernLtd) for sending two amazing, but different, drams!

Two Brewers Whisky is available to buy from these Merchants:-

• Highfern Ltd
• The Whisky Exchange

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 Cihuat‡n Rum.

Two Brewers Yukon Single Malt Whisky!

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).

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.