Guero 15 YR American Light Whiskey Finished in Pinot Noir Casks

[Scotch_Collector]

I have seen the 14 year light whiskey/Guero from Savage and Cooke. It looked interesting and as I have mentioned here before, I have 4 other light whiskey's (Penelope 15 year, Jacobs Pardon, RY3, and Cat's Eye Obtainium). I enjoy them immensely and find them to be very corn forward and generally sweet with other nuanced flavors. When I saw the Guero aged in Pinot Noir casks, I was intrigued. 

 

The explanation/fact sheet is below but my two cents are as follows. It is very consistent with a light whiskey (although the ABV is under 60% and the lowest of any light whiskey I have) in terms of the sweet and vanilla like flavors you get on the palette. However, the wine cask influence is definitely noticeable and an interesting departure from what I have come to expect from light whiskey. It is not an overly sweet (the wine flavor) but rather fruity and a little tangy. It balances the whiskey well. I only had it the other day and was not feeling my best. If my opinion changes, I will update. However, this is a solid and unique addition to the collection. 

 

Rating: 8.25/10

 

https://savageandcooke.com/spirits/guero-american-whiskey-15-year/