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Score
Three Chord Strange Collab Finished in Pinot Noir Barrels, 49.5%
Price: ● Issue: Spring 2026 ● Reviewer: David Fleming ● Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey
From musician-turned-whiskey maker Neil Giraldo, a blend of bourbons aged 3-6 years and finished in pinot noir barrels from California’s Strange Family Vineyards. Sweet corn, marshmallow, and vanilla frosting on the nose, with lively rye spice. Very sweet yet also spicy on the palate, with the peppery spice accenting a base of vanilla sweetness. The long finishoffers similar flavors. Lively and enjoyable—not just sweet, but also balanced and full of depth and complexity.