Stranahan’s Reintroduces Diamond Peak

Featuring a new Bushmills Irish cask finish, Diamond Peak is the latest Rocky Mountain Single Malt to join Stranahan’s core lineup and will be available nationally.

Bottle of Stranahan's Diamond Peak New!

In keeping with Stranahan’s commitment to innovation in the American Single Malt category, the pioneering Colorado distillery is reintroducing its beloved Diamond Peak. Fans will remember the original Diamond Peak as a limited-edition single malt batch that was double distilled in a hand-selected blend of four Rocky Mountain barleys then aged in virgin-charred American white-oak char #3 barrels. The reintroduced Diamond Peak will feature a different unique finish curated by Head Distiller Owen Martin each year. Each yearly batch of Diamond Peak will join the brand’s core expression lineup with a curated flavor profile and availability in national retailers.

The 2022 batch of Diamond Peak combines flavors from around the globe. Like all Stranahan’s expressions, Diamond Peak begins with 100% malted barley. After being aged in American oak barrels for two to seven years, the liquid is transferred to Bushmills Irish single malt whiskey casks, where it ages for up to four additional years. Finally, the whiskey is cut to proof with pristine Rocky Mountain water from Eldorado Springs and non-chill filtered. The result is a complex profile containing a nose of butterscotch, cereal sweetness and well-oiled leather, and a palette of earthy grain flavors accented with hints of toffee.

“With Diamond Peak, Stranahan’s is pushing the boundaries of what can be expected from a refined American Whiskey,” said Owen Martin, Head Distiller at Stranahan’s. “We’re excited to create a new version of this expression each year with an extended finishing technique, and Bushmills was the perfect cask finish to complement our American Single Malt for our first edition. The character of both whiskeys results in a highly sophisticated expression, well-rounded with spices and sweetness.”

Bottle of New Stranahan's Diamond Peak!

Liquid Profile:
●  Nose: Butterscotch, cereal sweetness, and well-oiled leather.
●  Palate: Earthy grain flavors are accented with hints of toffee.
●  Finish: Buttery palate leads into a light, but long, finish.

The relaunch of Diamond Peak is an advancement for the American Single Malt category, which continues to gain influence and notoriety in an industry dominated by scotches and bourbons. Diamond Peak is the result of Stranahan’s expertise in exclusive cask finishes and their dedication to well-built, small-batch American Single Malt whiskey.

Stranahan’s Diamond Peak is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Diamond Peak is available for purchase at the Stranahan’s distillery, at select retailers nationwide, and online at Drizly and Reserve Bar for $79.99 MSRP just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. To learn more about the new expression, visit Stranahans.com.

We personally are very excited to see Stranahan’s reintroduction of Diamond Peak. They have a very good, classic whiskey with amazing limited expressions. So, we’re excited to try it!

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