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Whipper Snapper Whiskey (Prototype). Perth, Western Australia, Australia. 40.0%. Tasted at Helvetica, $0 – on the house as it was Whisky a Day’s birthday.
Colour: Burnt amber.
Nose: Corn, smells like a bourbon; a hint of leather.
Palate: Soft, not as much heat as your regular bourbons. Sweet notes.
Finish: Dry mouthfeel, soft, quite short. Not heaps of flavour depth, but a clean finish.
Comment: Exceptionally easy to drink, very smooth and just the right amount of sweetness. An “audaciously Australian salute to bourbon” according to the label. If you’re not usually a bourbon drinker or are looking to get to know the style a little more, Whipper Snapper is a great introduction, particularly if your palate is more attune to Highlands, Japanese or Australian malts. In fact, I’d rate it better than some of your more “traditional” bourbons.
These guys are just starting up a distillery right here in East Perth which is where Whisky a Day HQ is located, dangerously close to home! Looking forward to tasting their first release which hopefully isn’t too far away.
Check out the Whipper Snapper whiskey story here: http://whippersnapperdistillery.com/
There’s also a great article on ABC news recently about the burgeoning whisk(ey) scene here in Perth right now: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-07/whisky-resurgence-as-perth-distillery-set-to-open/5507224
Congrats on making it to 100 whiskies… and for making it to another year. I never really thought of your birthday being 100 days into a year; the things you learn thanks to alcohol.
Thanks mate! Yes it’s all a learning experience, may the research continue!
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Is there any prototype bottles left how rare are they
Oooh geez Andrew I’d doubt it after all this time, especially as a prototype there was only a limited run of bottles produced. Your best bet would be to reach out directly to the guys at Whipper Snapper and enquire there. Good luck! Cheers, Whisky a Day