St. George "Lot 18" Single Malt Whiskey (750ml) (one bottle limit)

SKU #1386047 Whisky Advocate

Plummy, earthy, and zingy with grapefruit and pine aromas, along with orange marmalade, raspberry, and hazelnut. Light-bodied and silky in the mouth, it has flavors of lemon cake, hazelnut, milk chocolate, and intense floral and fruity hops, as well as sweet plum and mocha notes. This whiskey’s beauty is in its delicate balance, although it may veer too far out of the middle lane for conventional palates. (SM, Summer 2019)

K&L Notes

Since 2000, St. George Spirits, located in a former naval airbase right across the bay from K&L's San Francisco's store, has released each batch of single malt whiskey annually. According to producer's notes: "For our 2018 release (Lot 18), Dave ventured deep into the far corners of our whiskey library and drew from a selection of barrels ranging 4–19 years in age. Casks included used Kentucky bourbon barrels, used rum casks, used French oak wine casks, used Port casks, and used California Sauternes-style casks. St. George Single Malt Whiskey is an elegant expression of single malt. On the nose, Lot 18 expresses cocoa, nutmeg, and honey. On the palate, find dark chocolate and a distinct brandied quality, as well as notes of Seville marmalade, toasted walnut, barley, and strong ale. Sip neat to fully experience all the nuances and depth of flavor, or add nothing more than a single large ice cube. This is as good as whiskey gets."