Wonderland Distilling, a Michigan-based company that has managed to make a name for itself as a result of its unmatched ability to utilize local ingredients to craft delectable spirits, has announced a brand new single malt whiskey that happens to be the company's first ever offering to have been distilled on its own property.
This single malt whiskey also happens to be aged in apple brandy barrels, which gives the spirit its unique taste. This whiskey makes use of pure Maris Otter Malt in conjunction with classical distilling processes, with the aging of the liquid in apple brandy barrels providing a fabulous finishing touch.
According to Wonderland Distilling's CEO Mark Gongalski, this apple brandy barrel-aged single-malt whiskey represents "our chance to experiment and craft a distinctly Michigan single malt product that is as unique as the state we live in."
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This Single Malt Whiskey Was Finished In Apple Brandy Casks
Trend Themes
1. Local Ingredient Spirits - As consumers are increasingly gravitating towards locally produced and sourced products, there's an opportunity for spirit makers to leverage local ingredients to create unique tasting spirits.
2. Barrel-aged Spirits - More distillers are exploring innovative ways to barrel-age their spirits, opening up a range of new possibilities in terms of flavour and texture.
3. Craft Single-malt Whiskey - As the demand for high-end whiskey grows, there's a market opportunity for craft distilleries to create unique single-malt whiskey products using traditional distilling processes, and innovative barrel-aging techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Distilleries - Craft distillers have an opportunity to differentiate themselves through experimenting with local ingredients and innovative barrel-aging techniques.
2. Spirits - Innovation in the spirits industry is driven by consumer preferences for unique and locally sourced products.
3. Michigan Distilleries - Distilleries based in Michigan can leverage the state's rich resources to create unique and evocative single-malt whiskey products.