076: Tasting Talk - Bainbridge – Wheat Whiskey Hokkaido Mizunara Cask Finish

In this new Tasting Talk session, Dan and Dave dig into a compelling bottle from Bainbridge Organic Distillers: the Battle Point Wheat Whiskey finished in Hokkaido Mizunara Casks.

They explore how Bainbridge takes its organic wheat whiskey and finishes it in Hokkaido-grown Mizunara oak, creating a whiskey that blends tropical warmth with the famed incense-spice character of Japanese Mizunara. Expect them to break down:

• ​Aromas: vanilla cream soda, and that signature Mizunara temple incense
• ​Palate: sandalwood , toasted coconut from the Mizunara influence, and big creamy vanilla notes
• ​Finish: long, viscous, warming, with lingering oak spice
• ​Overall impressions: Does this Bainbridge expression push the Battle Point line into new territory?

Dan and Dave compare tasting notes, debate the dominant flavors, and deliver their verdict on whether this bottle earns a spot on your shelf. They also talk about how the western U.S. is churning out exceptional single grain whiskeys. Hint: because a lot of it’s grown in the west!