Mosswood Espresso Barrel WhiskeyMosswood Spirits is a Berkeley, CA blender and bottler named for the East Bay's Mosswood Park. The Espresso Barrel Whiskey begins with an undisclosed sourced whiskey which undergoes finishing in a barrel that has been seasoned with cold brew coffee from Bicycle Coffee Company. The nose has scents of coffee, chocolate, fruit, and oak. The palate features fruity coffee, chocolate, oak, and a touch of spice with a finish that lingers on coffee and

Clove initially presents itself in the foreground

While it shines in a classic spritz

peels of Curacao oranges blended with Cognac

where they are joined by mint

overly sweet versions that have dominated the market for decades

George Pear Brandy is made from the most aromatic dry-farmed

the two had a vision of creating California’s craft brown water and the spirit that goes with it

The whiskey offers sweet aromas of vanilla and bubblegum with a touch of rye grain lurking in the background

chocolate fudge

slippery with rye oiliness

a group of Portuguese rum shop owners joined together to create Antigua Distillery Ltd

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