OHIO LIQUOR TEAMS UP WITH HIGH BANK TO RELEASE 6 WHISKEY WAR BARREL PICKS
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) is drinking and supporting local. They teamed up with High Bank Distillery Co. to hand-pick six single barrel releases.
High Bank Distillery stands for uncompromised quality - from expertly distilling or blending their whiskey, to aging, to hand crafting and labeling each bottle. The Whiskey War line is nationally recognized and has recieved the highest awards multiple years in a row at prestigious spirits competitions worldwide.
OHLQ picked two Whiskey War Double Double Oaked barrels, two Whiskey War Barrel Select barrels. and two Whiskey War Double Oaked barrels.
High Bank’s Master Distiller, Adam Hines, discusses his excitement around these releases.
“We are thrilled that the state of Ohio took the time to hand-pick six unique barrels. Our entire team is truly honored and grateful to be selected by an organization that leads the way in Ohio spirits.
Double Double Oaked and Barrel Select are currently seasonal releases, so unique bottle hunters should grab those while they can! All three of these products received awards at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Double Double with a Double Gold, Double Oaked with a Double Gold and Platinum, and Barrel Select with a Silver medal.
Our team can’t wait to see which is the favorite among the six unique picks. Happy hunting, Ohio!”
-Master Distiller and co-founder Adam Hines
See below for more details on the upcoming six releases.
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE OAKED
YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE FRUIT
50% alc | 100 proof
Tasting Notes: A nose of spiced fruit, strawberry, and a hint of oak. The palate delights with caramel, baking spices, and a transition from cranberry to grape. Its finish is spiced fruit, creating a complex and satisfying experience.
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE OAKED
IT’S FIGGIN’ GOOD
50% alc | 100 proof
Tasting Notes: A nose reminiscent of a fig cookie, grain, and oak. On the palate, flavors of honey, fig, grain, and allspice intertwine gracefully with oak notes. It finishes with a short, semi-tannic touch.
WHISKEY WAR BARREL SELECT PINOT NOIR
GRANDMA’S KITCHEN
61.14% alc | 122.28 proof
Tasting Notes: Greeted with aromas of powdered cocoa, sweet cream, oak, and strawberry. The palate reveals charred oak, cherry toaster pastry, and leather, accompanied by an oily mouthfeel. Its finish is medium to long, leaving a lingering impression of cherry sweetness.
WHISKEY WAR BARREL SELECT COGNAC
GRAPE MINDS DRINK ALIKE
60.65% alc | 121.30 proof
Tasting Notes: Nose offers notes of grape, cinnamon, and caramel. On the palate, flavors of grape, pear, oak, and cereal malt blend seamlessly. The finish is rich with butterscotch, caramel cream, and powdered sugar. It has a viscous, heavy mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly.
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE DOUBLE OAKED
CAKE N’ BAKE
57.55% alc | 115.10 proof
Tasting Notes: Nose boasts strong vanilla and peppered oak. The palate is cakey and oaky, with a very viscous texture. Honeycrisp apple and leather notes emerge on the finish, which is short but satisfying. A delightful combination of sweetness and spice.
WHISKEY WAR DOUBLE DOUBLE OAKED
CANDY SHOP
57.96% alc | 115.92 proof
Tasting Notes: Nose features soft oak, caramel, and a hint chewy caramel, chocolate-covered candy. The palate opens with caramel and hard shell candy, leading to cherry and charred oak. It finishes with an oily, medium-long linger, offering a blend of sweetness and smoke.
All bottles will be released to the public during the week of July 29th. Click HERE to find High Bank spirits near you.
About High Bank Distillery Co.
High Bank Distillery Co. is a local Columbus distillery, founded in 2017. Operating an award-winning distillery that obsesses on the creation of high quality, handmade spirits with a focus on blended whiskey. Won Best Blended Whiskey in America in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Drink Local. Drink High Bank. For more information, visit highbankdistillery.com.