Burwood Spirit of Nemesis

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A Collaboration between Calgary, Alberta's Burwood Distillery and Zero Issue Brewery (also of Calgary) resulted in two very cool projects. The Spirit of Nemesis is a result of taking Zero Issue Brewery's Nemesis IPA Beer and distilling in Burwood's pot stills. The resulting spirit was then put into an ex-Bourbon barrel for one year before being bottled at 44% ABV.

From the Producer: "This Whisky has all of the attributes of the Nemesis with the added attitude and spice of becoming a powerful spirit. All of the sweetness, tropical fruit and rich bourbon smells on the nose carry straight through into the flavour when it is sipped. Specifically bottled at 44% to maintain the spice and head of the spirit it finishes with a wave of hops just to remind you that it doesn't conform to the whisky norm."

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: fruity, honeyed and malty; Jujubes and exotic Jelly Bellies; fresh squeezed grapefruits, perfume-y botanicals, juicy malt and prominent hops. 

Palate: malty, floral and hoppy; honey with citrus flavoured Jujubes and more exotic Jelly Bellies; still perfumed.

Finish: medium and slightly hoppy with bright fruits and citrus.

Comment: it is remarkable how prominently the beer-y Nemesis notes have carried through the distillation; this is a very cool collaboration; and fine compliment to a pint of Zero Issue's Nemesis, or any other NEIPA.

375 ml