Whiskey for Whiskers
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Tasting notes from Zach at Mile High Bourbon and Rye
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In the Glass:
Appearance: Dark bronze or even amber, remarkably clear and leaves nice oily legs on the glass when swirled a little.
Without Water:
Nose: Brown Sugar, toasted marshmallow, and caramel all jump out, but there is some baking spices and cinnamon, and also a little bit of honey that makes this extremely inviting.
Palate: It does not show it’s proof on the front or mid palate, with a soft sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla right up front that moves into a pepper, spicy, and complex mid palate. A nice and full, thick, mouthfeel really allows for this to be savored.
Finish: Long and tannic, it shows a little bit of the heat at the finish, especially with a warming sensation in the chest, but is not in any way offputting. There are some leather and tobacco notes that hang around for a while along with the other sweet and spice flavors.
With Water:
Nose: Immediately becomes a butterscotch bomb with just a couple drops of water added, really changing the nose relatively significantly. There are still some brown sugar notes too, and some of the spices come out a little more, with even some more peppery notes that become apparent.
Palate: That butterscotch follows from the nose through to the front of the palate strongly, again really adding a note that I did not notice at all without any water added. Still a very full bodied mouthfeel, with lots of complex spice and sweet notes all playing in tandem with one another.
Finish: Stays just as long, though maybe a little bit more of the tannins and leather are noticeable. There is also more cinnamon, but think cinnamon candy instead of pure cinnamon sticks – it’s spicy but sweet. It does not have near as much of the heat, and it is still very clean and approachable. It really opens up a ton with just a little water added.
Final Thoughts:
What a spectacular barrel that we managed to secure from 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit Co! This release truly showcases some of Colorado’s finest. At only just over 2 years old, this drinks like a much more complex bourbon that I would typically think of at 2 years. I was blown away at this particular release from 10th Mountain, and am thrilled that this is the barrel we managed to secure to help raise money for a terrific charity!
Finally, a pour decision you won’t regret.
We’ve partnered with Mile High Bourbon & Rye and 10th Mountain Distilling to create a rescue-forward bourbon experience:a hand-selected single barrel bourbon, available exclusively to supporters who donate $102.50 to Pawprints Pet Rescue.
🥃 The Deal:
Donate $100
Receive 1 bottle of our exclusive, limited-edition bourbon as our gift
Only 100 bottles available — once they’re gone, they’re gone
🧪 Bourbon Details:
Age: 2 years, 3 months
Proof: 120.8
Mash Bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Barrel: New American Oak with #4 char
Aging Elevation: 6,400 ft
Still: 500-gallon, 100% copper combination pot-column still from Vendome
Your donation directly supports our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need.
🚚 Bottle Pickup & Delivery:
Local pickup instructions will be shared after donation confirmation
Out-of-town? Contact us directly to arrange special handling or delivery📩 info@pawprintspetrescue.org
Every bottle includes a personalized thank-you card from the Pawprints team
💙 Why It Matters:
Your pour helps fund:
Emergency medical care for abandoned pets
Ongoing food, shelter, and enrichment
Future facility growth to save even more lives
This is more than whiskey. It’s rescue in a bottle.