{"product_id":"minden-mill-5-year-old-american-single-malt-whiskey-750ml","title":"Minden Mill 5 Year Old American Single Malt Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe newest American single malts are the ones that look most like Scotch’s old model: a distillery that makes the whole thing on one site. That’s the idea behind Minden Mill, in Minden, Nevada, where the barley is grown, malted, distilled, aged, and bottled on a single estate, the first time a single-estate American single malt has been produced at this scale in the Nevada high desert. The estate’s philosophy, as one of the distillers explains, is that “the subtle exploration of flavor based on regional differences is what made Scotch whisky so compelling to consumers, and we can replicate that experience in Minden with American Single Malt.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whiskey is made from 100% estate-grown barley, malted on site, and distilled in dual all-copper Forsyth stills hammered by hand in Speyside, Scotland, which are two of only a few in the US. It’s then aged five years in a climate-controlled rickhouse in the high desert, in a system of Oloroso sherry casks, ex-bourbon barrels, and American oak, including re-charred wine and sherry butts, and bottled non-chill filtered at 94 proof (47% ABV). It’s one of the first American single malts to be released since the 2025 TTB ruling that established official standards for the category, in which Minden Mill’s distiller was involved as a member of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tasting notes describe aromas of “fig, caramel, golden raisin, candied plum, and honeycomb on the nose, complemented by notes of almond and light tobacco leaf.” The palate “features rich caramel and dried cherry notes that mingle with fruit compote, honey, and sweet malt, finishing with a luxurious mouthfeel and notes of cherry tobacco and light nutmeg allspice.” The distillery’s own shorthand is “notes of stone fruit and almond with a long, evolving finish.” Bourbon Obsessed found “sweet and fruit forward” aromas of “pears, sweet ripe peaches, tangerines, honey, and mild maltiness,” a palate of “sugary simple syrup and honey sweetness, sweet pears, and tangerines,” and a finish of “tangerines and mild white pepper spice,” increasingly dry and long. As the reviewer concluded, “fruits dominate this flavor profile, different from many other American Single Malts that I have tried, which tend to be very grain forward.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt five years old, it has the freshness of a younger malt with the richness of sherry casks, and it’s a fruit-driven, easy-drinking single malt at a friendly price. It’s a good recommendation for Scotch drinkers who want to try American single malt, and for single malt fans who value the single-estate story. Sip it neat, or over a single large ice cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMinden Mill American Single Malt Whiskey 5 Year is produced by Minden Mill in Minden, Nevada, from 100% estate-grown barley, malted on site, distilled in dual all-copper Forsyth stills (hand-hammered in Speyside, Scotland), and aged five years in a high-desert rickhouse in Oloroso sherry casks, ex-bourbon barrels, and American oak. Non-chill filtered. Bottled at 47% ABV \/ 94 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo numerical critic scores were found for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Obsessed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Sweet and fruit forward with pears, sweet ripe peaches, tangerines, honey and mild maltiness... Finish: Tangerines and mild white pepper spice; increasingly dry; lingering dry wood, tangerines, spice, honey and mild barrel char; long; pleasant warmth... Fruits dominate this flavor profile, different from many other American Single Malts that I have tried, which tend to be very grain forward.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinden Mill (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Aromas of fig, caramel, golden raisin, candied plum, and honeycomb on the nose, complemented by notes of almond and light tobacco leaf. The palate features rich caramel and dried cherry notes that mingle with fruit compote, honey, and sweet malt, finishing with a luxurious mouthfeel and notes of cherry tobacco and light nutmeg allspice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFig, caramel, golden raisin, candied plum, and honeycomb, with almond and light tobacco leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich caramel, dried cherry, fruit compote, honey, and sweet malt, with pear and tangerine, and a luxurious mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and evolving, with cherry tobacco, nutmeg, allspice, and a touch of white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Single Malt Whiskey — Single Estate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47% ABV \/ 94 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% estate-grown barley, malted on site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual all-copper Forsyth stills, hand-hammered in Speyside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOloroso sherry, ex-bourbon, and American oak casks; climate-controlled high-desert rickhouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinden Mill — Minden, Nevada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA fruit-forward, sherry-kissed, single-estate American malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFig, caramel, golden raisin, candied plum, honeycomb, almond, dried cherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or over a single large cube\u003c\/strong\u003e — to open the fruity and nutty notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fruity, malt-forward version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFig and almond desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Gouda and blue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried fruit and nut boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45843668402242,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/6E86F5E6-735E-4447-BB75-B00AC6DBB52B.webp?v=1793248528","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/minden-mill-5-year-old-american-single-malt-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}