There is a lot to like about St. George 40th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Whiskey on paper. At 48% ABV, mash bill: 100% two-row malted barley, SR and $500/ 750ml bottle, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
This is golden orange in color with an undertone of mahogany. I had mixed feelings about this spirit until I tried it with a slight chill. At room temperature, neat, my preferred drinking style, the hoppy-tropical-bitterness overwhelms the palate. With a light chill, the aromatics seem to open up. A dash of water doesnt seem to add to the experience, so I preferred this cooled in the fridge or with a whiskey stone. Theres so much going on at a variety of temperatures that this promises to never be a tiring pour for the palate.
Palate
This opens with a note of freshly sliced apples and tropical fruits accented with a touch of anise and black strap molasses. This gives me the impression of spiced rum, with cola spice and hot pepper hints. Theres a touch of green fruit like green pineapple, star fruit, and bittering hops. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
St. George 40th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Whiskey delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $500/ 750ml bottle represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
