Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 10-Year Single Malt Batch 3 at 45.1 abv) and SRP $99 — at $99.99 at the distillery, or selected retailers nationally, the question is whether it delivers on its promise. I sat down with a pour to find out.
Nose
This nose is captivating, absolutely sets the tone for this whiskey. To start Im greeted by aged oak and pear. It is soft but shows off the depth of flavors. There is a touch of smokiness on the mid-nose, but if you let a little more air into the glass you find baking spices. It is approachable and delightful. Ive been tracking this whiskey down for 4 years, and it was worth the weight. I think it would improve at a higher abv, but thats me. It has a great body and fabulous nose. Id say this whiskey stands out and sets a strong tone for aged American single malts.rnrnI would not recommend putting this over ice, or in a cocktail. The flavors are very well balanced here but not overly aggressive. Watering it down, or mixing, would really disrupt the profile and take away from the balance here. Overall, its a fabulous whiskey and one worth finding.
Palate
Salted caramels with stone fruits compote. There is charcoal acidity but it is muted against the fruits, flowers, and sugars. If you hold the whiskey on your tongue you experience a lot of fruit flavors, but this reviewer couldnt place each of them. Peaches, pears, and apricots were what I found. Last hit of flavor before transition into the finish was a hint of nutmeg. The mouthfeel is watery and goes quietly after each sip. After successive sips I started to get a few of the notes to hang around for a finish. What was present was nice enough. Soft whisps of caramel and soft leather, but it really didnt stand out. 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
Stranahan’s Mountain Angel 10-Year Single Malt Batch 3 delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $99.99 at the distillery, or selected retailers nationally represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
