| Brand | Hogback |
| Region | Colorado, United States |
| Spirits Type | Whiskey |
| Spirits Style | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.8% |
Product details
Hogback Wallace Collection Barrel #36 Peated Single Malt Whiskey is a distinctive, small-batch release that exemplifies Hogback Distillery’s dedication to bridging Scottish tradition with American terroir. Founded in 2017 by Scotsman Graeme Wallace and based in Boulder, Colorado, Hogback Distillery is inspired by the dramatic Dakota Hogback Ridge. The Wallace Collection showcases hand-selected single barrels, and Barrel #36 is a prime example of this artistry. Distilled using 100% peated malted barley imported from Scotland, this whiskey was first aged for four years in an ex-Bourbon American oak barrel, then finished for six months in a Cabernet Sauvignon cask from the prestigious Philip Togni Vineyard in Napa Valley—creating a rare fusion of peat smoke and Napa elegance.
Barrel #36 opens with an unusually playful and complex nose—banana toffee pudding, creamy peanut butter, and a hint of briny saltiness wrapped in a clean shaving cream aroma. On the palate, it’s thick and waxy with a buttery mouthfeel reminiscent of Werther's Originals, delivering a sweet-salty contrast underscored by deep phenolic character and chewy texture. The finish is long and evolving, revealing layers of medicinal peat, toffee richness, and a subtle cassis fruitiness from the wine cask. This single malt pairs beautifully with aged gouda, roasted pork belly, or even dark chocolate with sea salt, and is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its complex structure and finish.
