High West Valley Tan (Batch #2)

High West has a second version of Valley Tan. The “Utah oat whiskey” was distilled to 87.5% (about the same proof as single pot still Irish and technically a “light whiskey”) aged 2 to 4 years in new and used cooperage. A light golden color; nose is somewhat spicy with a licorice/peppermint tinge and some alcohol heat. It's quite smooth almost Irish in its drinkability with grainy notes graced with that light peppermint and biscuit sweetness. Pleasant sipper indeed.