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Dogfish Head Straight Malt, 40%

Price: 40 Issue: Winter 2019 Reviewer: Susannah Skiver Barton Category: American Malt Whiskey

Lots of confectionary notes on the nose: orange candy, bubble gum, marshmallow, meringue, nougat, and banana pudding, along with pine forest and clean mineral aromas. The chalky sweet palate brings to mind bagged marshmallows, banana candy, Toblerone, zingy lemon peel, and shelled pecans. More banana and lightly roasted nuts on the clean finish. Simple, innocuous, and easy to drink. Made with 100% malted barley and aged in toasted, lightly charred barrels.