Purple Karma Pinnacle Whiskey

$200

This is a statement bottling. A small portion of the distillation was carved out of the center of the hearts cut, separated, and barreled down into two partially full repurposed barrels. We would put this up against, well, basically any whiskey out there. Truly. This whiskey is definitely for sipping. The texture is liquid silk, and the flavors are carried on it in a way that allows for fruit, tobacco, spice, woodsy notes, and some barrel sweetness to coat the palate.

This is 80% Purple Karma grain distillate mixed with 20% of the Pinot Noir brandy. It went into barrel at 112 proof, and many trials of watering it to lower levels led us to the conclusion that the most delicious version of this rare and beautiful whiskey was at full cask strength. Ice or water to your level of satisfaction, or enjoy it in its full splendor.

We are quite positive that this is the only whiskey on Earth made from the Purple Karma strain of barley. This is a one of one, a unicorn, an item that still manages to be as delicious as it is rare.

  • 112 proof | ALC. 56% by Vol.

  • 750ml

  • Only 19 cases bottled

  • Purple Karma barley is an ancient Himalayan landrace variety (and it is literally purple).
    Purple Karma was revived by the Oregon State Barley Project. This is an excellent example of attempting to show something hyper-local, as Purple Karma barley is currently only grown in Oregon and does not see much in the way of commercial use of any kind. It is renowned for being dense in texture and hearty in flavor.


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