Burwood Nemesis Hybrid

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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. This one is a mix of Burwood's own single malt spirit and Zero Issue's Nemesis IPA Beer that was distilled at Burwood. The two malts were distilled separately and then blended together in one ex-Rye Whiskey cask and aged for a year before being bottled at 44% ABV. It is too young to be called whisky, but shows the direction that Burwood distillery is headed in, which is very exciting.

From the Producer: "Expertly blended together to highlight the attributes of each and elevate the tasting experience. The Nemesis IPA Whisky brings sweet and fruity notes as well as a nice hoppy finish to the blend. The Burwood Single Malt smoothes out the experience adding a dense and rich body to the middle of the taste profile and a characteristic single malt sweetness layers nicely on top of the fruitiness of the Nemesis. The use of a spicy Rye cask to finish this marriage ensures full integration and that this Hybrid emerges as a rounded and complete specimen."

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: bright and citrussy; there is a lovely backbone of rye spice and subtle, pleasant maltiness; creamy and floral with soft vanilla.

Palate: round and fruity with loads of honey and vanilla following; the spices show up late along with smooth toasted oak and more citrus fruits.

Finish: malty, fruity and decadent with soft toasted oak and layers of spice.

Comment: this is a very well put together spirit drink (it is two years too young to be called whisky); if this is a sign of what's to come from Burwood, they are going to make waves in the burgeoning Calgary/Alberta craft whisky scene!

375 ml