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J. Carver Unveils 2021 Limited Release Etiquette and Trifecta Whiskey

J. Carver Distillery Unveils 2021 Limited Edition Release Etiquette and Trifecta Whiskey

WACONIA, Minn. - November 4, 2021 - J. Carver Distillery is proud to announce the second limited edition release of its highly acclaimed cask strength single malts, “Etiquette Whiskey” and “Trifecta Whiskey”. “Introduced to the market late last year, these two very different and very unique single malt whiskies were developed in collaboration with our friends at BSG, a subsidiary of Rahr Malting based in Shakopee, Minnesota”, stated Bill Miller, a Founder of J. Carver. “This press release is simply to make our friends and fans aware that these extremely limited release products are shipping to select retailers, so they can avail themselves to the limited supply.”

“Those that enjoyed our first limited release of Etiquette and Trifecta Whiskey are in for another treat once our second edition release of these two unique offering hits their lips,” followed Gina Holman, Founder and Managing Partner of J. Carver Distillery. Continues Holman, “Our customers are thrilled for our second edition release of these single malts and although production is limited to fewer than 500 bottles of Etiquette and 600 bottles of Trifecta, they will be available to scotch-lovers and whiskey aficionados just in time for holidays.” Holman describes Etiquette Whiskey “as a smooth and balanced limited release cask strength whiskey distilled from a single malt with an amazing balance of sweetness and spice. Rich with intriguing flavors of dried fruit, red currant, bright citrus, baking spices, roasted cereal, caramel, honey, and nougat whereas Trifecta Whiskey is an unusually complex cask strength single malt whiskey with rich and intriguing flavors of espresso, chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, spice, dried bitter orange peel, apricot, dark toffee, caramel, malted cereal, and nougat.”

J. Carver 2021 Limited Edition Release Specifications and Tasting Notes

Etiquette Cask Strength Whiskey Single Malt

  • Etiquette Whiskey is a smooth and balanced limited release whiskey distilled from a single malt with an amazing balance of sweetness and spice. Rich with intriguing flavors of dried fruit, red currant, bright citrus, baking spices, roasted cereal, caramel, honey, and nougat.

  • Distilled from a single strain of malted barley and aged for more than four years in new and used charred oak barrels

  • Non-chill filtered and bottled at cask strength

  • Less than 500 bottles produced

  • Handcrafted entirely on-site in Waconia, Minnesota

Etiquette Cask Strength Whiskey Single Malt Tasting Notes

Color: Mahogany

Aroma: Sweet nose, caramel, toffee, citrus, and dried fruits.

Mouth-Feel: Smooth and balanced, elegant for a Cask Strength Whiskey.

Flavor: An amazing balance of sweetness and spice. Rich with intriguing flavors of dried fruit, red currant, bright citrus, baking spices, roasted cereal, caramel, honey, and nougat.

Finish: Long, elegant with a finish.

Aged: 48+ months

Proof: Cask Strength 120.8

Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley

Trifecta Cask Strength Whiskey Single Malt

  • Trifecta Whiskey is an unusually complex single malt whiskey with rich and intriguing flavors of espresso, chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, spice, dried bitter orange peel, apricot, dark toffee, caramel, malted cereal, and nougat

  • Distilled from a trio of malted barleys, and aged over four years in three types of experienced J. Carver spirits barrels produced by three local cooperages

  • A true trifecta of sorts

  • Non-chill filtered and bottled at cask strength

  • Less than 600 bottles produced

  • Handcrafted entirely on-site in Waconia, Minnesota

Trifecta Cask Strength Single Malt Whiskey Tasting Notes

Color: Mahogany

Aroma: Sweet nose, dark chocolate, espresso, and dried dark fruits.

Mouth-Feel: Smooth, rich and soft, elegant for a Cask Strength Whiskey.

Flavor: An amazing balance of sweetness and spice. Rich with intriguing flavors of espresso, chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, spice, dried bitter orange peel, apricot, dark toffee, caramel, malted cereal, and nougat.

Finish: Long, smooth and silky finish

Aged: 48+ months

Proof: Cask Strength 118.00

Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley

Limited Edition Released J. Carver Distillery Etiquette Whiskey and Trifecta Whiskey - Distilled From A Single Malt is available for wholesale purchase exclusively through St. Paul-based distributor The Wine Company Minnesota. Consumers can search the store finder at www.jcarverdistillery.com for retailers by city or zip code available in November including South Lyndale, Zipps Liquor, The Vintage Chanhassen, Shorewood Liquor, Dolce Vita, Good Time Liquors in Norwood, Kowalski’s Woodbury, Kowalski’s Uptown Minneapolis, MGM Waconia, Colony Plaza Liquor, Hi-5 Liquors, North Loop Wine & Spirits, Thomas Liquors, Lake Wine and Cheese, St. Boni Liquor, Lunds & Byerlys Wines & Spirits, Wines and Roses Liquors in Forest Lake, Hennepin Lake Liquors, Haskell’s White Bear Lake, Northbound and Westbound Liquor Stores in Elk River, Eden Prairie Liquor Stores, Liquor Hutch, MGM Spring Park, MGM Tonka Bay, MGM Chanhassen, MGM Minnetonka, MGM Eagan, Total Wine & More and other fine spirit shops across the state. Due to the limited availability of these products, please call ahead to make sure product is in stock.

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