This is an expression to approach slowly, one sip at a time, and add water little by little until the alcohol is lowered and the myriad of flavours are allowed to pour out. Is there one word best used to describe the expression? Yes, powerful. According to Likarish, ‘the grains are distilled in a traditional Scottish style pot still using French Brandy making techniques to achieve a paramount of aroma and flavor.’ The spirit is aged in both American and European virgin oak casks, which deliver bourbon’s expected rich, caramel sweetness alongside dried fruit notes and delicate spice. In the Harbinger’s case the mash bill consists of yellow corn, purple corn, Bloody Butcher corn, Floriani Flint corn, and rye. The bourbon is made using heirloom, non-GMO corn and what sets it apart are the experimental corn varieties Ironroot grows and uses. The expression comes in at a punchy 57.5% ABV and is the first expression by Ironroot- the one that has shot the distillery to fame. Rounding out with a long finish of oak and spice.’
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Full bodied and strong with a caramel sweetness, liquorice and dried fruits. The World’s Best Bourbon: Ironroot Harbinger PHOTO: IRONROOT REPUBLICīut what is so special about the Ironroot Harbinger? The judges of the WWA describe the expression as: ’A punch of alcohol on the nose, kettle corn, oak, salted caramel and vanilla. Our hard-working team and families make this possible and we are just thankful to be able to go to work every day.’ ’It is humbling and almost overwhelming to be acknowledged at such a high level in the industry by people who we hold in high regard. ’This is an award that we were not even sure was achievable,’ said Jonathan Likarish, the brand’s co-founder and head distiller. Ironroot Republic competed against much larger, more established producers in fact, the team never believed winning was possible.
Some even believe that bourbon can only be made in Kentucky, but in reality bourbon can be produced anywhere in the United States. While orders are still pouring in, one thing is clear- the award’s impact on saleswill be ‘substantial.’Ī point to note, the Ironroot Republic is in Denison, Texas, meaning the winner came from outside Kentucky, which is a famed hotspot for some the best bourbon producers in America. According to the co-founder of the Ironroot Republic distillery, Robert Likarish, demand for the expression has soared since the award and distributors the world over are trying to secure more cases. Following this announcement, sales of the Ironroot Harbinger have skyrocketed. Ironroot Harbinger topped the bourbon category, and was named the World’s Best Bourbon. Whiskey bottle on orange background, Getty
But are they really the world’s best? Let’s take a look. Over in the U.S., an underdog bourbon maker took home the top prize for World’s Best Bourbon and a revamped brand was named the World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon. Japan’s Hakushu 25-Year-Old was named the World’s Best Single Malt, Dewar’s took home the award for the World’s Best Blended Whisky, and Tamdhu won the award for World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt. The results of the World Whiskies Awards 2020 were released last week, and some interesting expressions topped each category.
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