Levant Heights Single Pot Still Continental Malt & Wheat Lebanese Whisky Review
Distilled by Riachi Winery & Distillery in Lebanon
Roy Riachi crafted this whisky in the tradition of Irish whiskey.
Mashbill: 60% malted barley, 40% durum wheat
Fermentation: 48-72 hours
Barrels: virgin American oak, light toast & char
Barrel size: 500 L
Age: at least 3 years
Proof off the still: 140°
Barrel entry proof: 128°
Bottling proof: 92°
Non-chill filtered
Distilled on a 1800 L copper pot still purchased secondhand by George Riachi in the 1960s from Armagnac, France. The still is likely over 100 years old with a worm measuring 47 meters in length.
Color 👁️: Gold
Nose 👃: Buttercream frosting. Lemon zest. Fudge. Nilla Wafers. Almond.
Palate 👅: Nilla Wafers. Baking spices. Pear. Fudge. Black licorice. Medium viscosity.
Finish 🏁: Buttercream frosting. Black licorice. Fudge. Medium in length.
Overall thoughts? I’ve become a big fan of Roy Riachi’s whisky… and this expression delivers again! Don’t let the pale color fool you… this whisky is packed with flavor!
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