Tin Cup Citrus, Spice, Caramel, American Whiskey, 70 cl plus Drinking Tin Cup

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Actually, where Tincup American Whiskey literally comes from is Indiana. It’s made at MGP and then shipped to Colorado so that some finishing touches can be made and the drink can be bottled. The bottle is a sight to behold; it’s a thing of beauty. All glass (no label), the name Tincup is raised along the side, and the cap is an actual, honest-to-goodness, tin cup that can be used to drink your whiskey from and makes it an ideal bottle to share. How Is Tincup American Whiskey Made? After the hike, we had a bit of downtime to freshen up and hang out until the main event — the whiskey tasting. Tasting Tincup Fourteener Like TX Whiskey, Tincup is a blended whiskey. It’s compromised of two whiskeys, high rye bourbon from Indiana and a small amount of Stranahan’s single malt whiskey. Now, I understand Colorado isn’t exactly known for it’s distilling, but a very large portion of it is sourced from the Midwest. The name “Tincup” comes from the mining town of Tincup, Colorado. Miners, the story goes, would bring whiskey in bottles to the mines during their workdays. In need of something to seal their bottles with, since the dry climate of Colorado would cause corks to shrivel and fall into the whiskey or off the bottle onto the ground. The miners solved this problem by using what they had available to them in the mines: tin. They heated the tin and melded it around the top of their bottles, creating a seal. It is for this reason that every Tincup bottle is topped by, well, a tin cup.

When it comes to the value of Tincup, it all depends upon how you wish to enjoy it. It’s not a whiskey that you are going to deeply analyze. You aren’t going to find new flavors with every sip. It’s tasteful, it’s very easy to sip, and it’s cheap. You may not like that from a whiskey, but guess what? That’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. NOSE: Rich cocoa and honey, waffle batter, toffee and a touch of praline, caramel. It’s surprisingly nutty, a good deal of peanut brittle, light almond and a touch of walnut. Sourced whiskies can certainly vary in their quality which is something that makes them both problematic and interesting. If you can find a good one, value for money isn’t a problem. Otherwise, it can be a big bite out of your bourbon budget. Understanding how something is going to taste is key to making this all-important purchasing decision. Smell Now that we’ve gone over the history and look of Tincup, it’s time to move on. Here’s probably the information you are looking for. Does Tincup taste good? What does it taste like? We’re going to cover that below in our Tincup flavor profile. Tincup Flavor Profile

I’d put this somewhere halfway between the power of a dark & stormy (using spiced rum) and the sweeter and more subtle mule you get when using Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey as your base. It’s a good middle ground. This is just the original Tincup that has been aged 10 years. The extra 6 years in oak casks add a bit more depth than the original has. Stronger flavors of oak and leather are prominent. I was a little disappointed that they didn’t bottle this at a higher abv. Tincup Rye

In this case, however, things are much better. Those bold rich notes are the perfect balance for the old fashioned mixings, and the latent cherry flavor in the spirit itself serves to amplify the cherries added as a garnish. It’s damn good, actually. Fizz (Mule)

The Tincup Story: Jess Graber’s Whiskey-Making Origins

It’s meant to celebrate our coexistence with Colorado and symbolize that we want to keep innovating,” Graber said during a media tasting in Estes Park, Colorado. Tincup also makes its bottles hexagonal — instead of the standard cylindrical shape — for an outdoorsy reason. If you’re out camping, hiking or climbing and want to set your bottle down, the edged shape will prevent it from rolling away. A lodge at the foot of that very same mountain Graber climbed so many years ago was the perfect place to taste the Fourteener for the first time, and we’re glad we were able to be some of the first ones to taste it. In this post we’re going to cover the basic history, tasting notes, and best ways to drink Tincup Whiskey. So, if you have Colorado roots or are just interested in trying Tincup, keep on reading, and we’ll give you all the information you need. Tincup Whiskey History Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.