Dead guy whiskey comes from the sweet wort minus the hops from rogues dead guy ale and its aged in lightly charred american white oak. In particular, the brands flagship dead guy whiskey, distilled from the same mash as rogue s classic dead guy ale, has never really done it for metoo young, too grainy, and not quite my taste. And i do not like drinks where you taste the whiskey. It is said to use the same four grains involved in the making of their ale. Joining the repackaged 80 proof dead guy whiskey are older versions of rogue s oregon single malt whiskey and oregon rye malt whiskey, aged five and three years respectively. From the brewery in oregon this gin takes on similar characters of the beers that. With 19 years in the bar and spirits world, ted kilgore knows what hes doing and thats why we asked him to mix up a cocktail or two with rogue spirits. The ale soaks in hints of oak and whiskey while maturing over several months at the rogue.
The ale soaks in hints of oak and whiskey while maturing over several months at the rogue ocean aging. Apr 03, 2019 one of its most recent additions, rolling thunder stouted whiskey, is a spirit that never gets too comfortable in one place. Rolling thunder, dead guy whiskey, oregon single malt whiskey, and oregon rye malt whiskey. The whiskey box by 2s global design is made up of several displays with hinges, which is what gives the design such freedom to take multiple shapes. Rogue to release dead n dead whiskey barrelaged dead guy. Northwest harrington, maier munich, klages, and carastan malts are combined with free range coastal water in. The perfect gift for the whiskey lover on your gift list. The rogue house of spirits in newport, oregon opened for business on june 10th, 2006. Music movies tv comedy games books drink politics travel tech. Made by distilling the wort of their famous dead guy ale, its a handcrafted single malt whiskey thats potdistilled in small batches using malted barley, munich, and crystal malts. After decades of being seen as an old mans drink, whiskey is booming in popularity. Distilled from rogues awardwinning chipotle ale to give it a sweet, citrus. Rogue dead guy whiskey 4 its just the booze dancing. How we make dead guy whiskey get a barrelseye view of rogue spirits bill makes a rogue spirits oregon single malt whiskey mule barrelaging rogue spirits chipotle whiskey enjoy an afternoon delight with rogue spirits draft cocktail celebrate repeal day with a rogue dead guy whiskey old fashioned warm up with a rogue rye whiskey cranberry.
The yeastiness of the beer comes through much stronger than in some of the other beer finished whiskeys ive had as well. Colleen graham is a cocktail expert, professional bartender, and cookbook author with over 10 years of experience in the foodwriting world. Rogue dead guy whiskey 2 its just the booze dancing. The dudes at rogue are perhaps most known for their dead guy ale and this whiskey is its distant, boozier cousin. Distillers yeast is added and the sweet wort is fermented for 7 days then double distilled in a 150 gallon copper whiskey still and ocean aged in oak. In it, you will find a listing of popular whiskey brands listed by style irish, scotch, bourbon, canadian, etc. Sep 14, 2019 rogue dead guy whiskey is definitely one to try. Dead guy whiskey uses the same logo as rogue s dead guy ale. Its not the hoppy style people are accustomed to in craft beer, but its the perfect bitter sweet break. Louis, mixed up rogue dead guy whiskey, sweet vermouth and. Its just as true to their fromscratch mindset as the rest of their lineup, though. Double gold 2017 san francisco world spirits competition. Rogue spirits comes of age in craft whiskey arena the whiskey. John john dead guy ale is a german maibock style beer brewed by rogue ales in newport, or.
Surprised how great it tastes on its own but it sure makes my cocktails taste better. My book, the greatdrams of scotland, is available to buy here. Rogue oregon single malt is a whiskey that provides a clear sense of rogues home along the yaquina bay with soft malt notes, subtle hints of smoke and briny sea. Sep 01, 2016 the label states that it is dead guy ale aged in dead guy whiskey barrels. Your home for craft beer, whisky, cocktails, and bottomless pours of nonsense.
How to get booze delivered to your door in portland. Dead guy whiskey is distilled from the sweet wort of rogue s awardwinning dead guy ale. The best way to learn about whiskey and share that love is to drink whiskey and talk about it with friends. Rogue dead guy whiskey february 26, 2011 whiskey barley, dead guy, malt, malted barley, rogue, rogue dead guy, whiskey nathan im a fan of rogues line of beers, so when i stopped by downtown a few weeks ago to stock up on some of my usuals, i was intrigued when i saw rogue dead guy whiskey. As well as being highly aesthetically pleasing, the box tells the story of the brands history. Poorly distilled and lightly aged, a spirit like rogue dead guy whiskey is probably the best example of the downside to the light whiskey movement. Putting white dog down drink spirits whiskey, bourbon. Pretty much the same thing used on the different beer bottles. Rogue dead guy ale aged in whiskey barrels aged in dead guy whiskey barrels, dead n dead is the evolution of dead guy ale.
Rogue brewing isnt following a trend, instead they helped start it with their award winning dead guy whiskey. House of spirits is one of the first distillery pubs in america producing award winning rums, gin, vodka and whiskey. Dead guy whiskey is distilled from the same three malts as rogues platinum medalwinning dead guy ale. Its a huge task but someone has to taste over 3,000 spirits and decide which ones were awardwinning. Apr 03, 2018 rogue dead guy whiskey has, in fact, been around so long that it already has one repackaging under its belt.
The dead guy boilermaker puts a rogue twist on the classic combo. It starts its life as the maltheavy dead guy ale before its distilled and aged for a year in a new oregon oak barrel from rogues own onsite barrelmaking operation. Northwest harrington, maier munich, klages, and carastan malts are combined with free range coastal water in a 100 bbl 3,000 gallon brew system. Crafted from the same malts as rogues notorious dead guy ale, malted two row barley, munich and crystal malts create a unique whiskey wash that offers an intriguing range of flavors. Were putting a rogue twist on it by giving you rogue ales dead guy ale and rogue spirits dead guy whiskey. Dead guy whiskey is oceanaged by both the pacific ocean and nearby yaquina bay. One of its most recent additions, rolling thunder stouted whiskey, is a spirit that never gets too comfortable in one place. Rogue rolling thunder stouted whiskey, oregon rye malt whiskey, dead guy whiskey and spruce gin were all winners at the san francisco world spirits competition held in late march. Rogue dead guy whiskey 1 its just the booze dancing. Rogue dead guy whiskey 3 its just the booze dancing.
Overall, a nice spirit that probably plays really well in cocktails. Shoppers can find canned cocktails, bottles of dead guy whiskey and other spirits, plus beer and swag at the companys website. Distilled in a 550gallon copper vendome still, our whiskeys are aged in oak barrels that breathe the cool, moist pacific air. Dead on ted kilgore, a master in cocktails from st. Our world class spirits are crafted from ingredients grown on rogue farms in independence, oregon. Jul 12, 2014 the special edition whiskey packaging design for nikka whiskey is able to take on several forms, based on the way it is configured. Gary fleshman, general manager, rogue ales it was a pretty strong statement that started off my tasting of rogue distillery s spirits. Even though whiskey was first distilled almost 800 years ago, rogue has been finetuning their process over the past 16 years. The ale soaks in hints of oak and whiskey while maturing over several months at the rogue ocean aging room.
If youve eaten all the turkey and you cant possibly have another slice of pie, weve got just the thing for you. Rogue oregon single malt is a whiskey that provides a clear sense of rogue s home along the yaquina bay with soft malt notes, subtle hints of smoke and briny sea. Honoring unique rogues whose spirit lingers long past their mortal existence. Rogue dead guy whiskey rogue s dead guy family has a whole new spirit dead guy whiskey, created on the pacific ocean and yaquina bay in a multistep process. What this whiskey is today is distilled from the same malts as rogue ales extremely popular dead guy ale, including malts grown on one of. Being in barrel for a few months dulls the fire of the raw distillate and infuses the wood sugars. Delicately sweet with rich malt and clean vanilla notes. The american consumer has more or less been trained at this point to expect a specific profile out of bottles with rye whiskey on. The single malt, bottled at 80 proof, is made from rogue farm grown malt, coastal water and a proprietary rogue pacman yeast. Dead guy s party we asked talented spirits experts from all over the country to craft cocktails with rogue spirits. Hello everyone, my name is ethanized, and i like rogues dead guy whiskey.
If the rogue white rum has heads in it, the dead guy whiskey seems to have tails and its flat, candied finish is as underwhelming as its taste. Jul 21, 20 still appears to be lightly aged malt whiskey that spends a month or so in barrels on the ocean. The world of whiskey is vast and constantly expanding. It starts its life as the maltheavy dead guy ale before its distilled and aged for a year in a new oregon oak barrel from rogue s own onsite barrelmaking operation. Compared to the jeffersons ocean voyage, this does a much better job of infusing the sense of brine and seawater. Whiskey and beer go together handinhand when it comes to the classic boilermaker cocktail.
Fresh picked, rogue farmsgrown cucumbers and botanicals are found in our gins and rogue farmsgrown barley and rye in our whiskeys. Its made with our dead guy whiskey and dead guy ale. In 2018, dead guy was named best oregon whiskey at the international whisky competition. This cocktail concocted with rogue spirits dead guy whiskey is the perfect way to wrap up all of those holiday meals youve got coming up. It is by no means a complete guide to every whiskey available. Sep 18, 2017 the only brewerydistillerycooperage in the u. Craft distilleries are popping up all over the united states, making whiskeys not just from corn, rye, and malted barley, but also from grains such as quinoa, blue corn, and triticale. Distillers yeast is added and the sweet wort is fermented for seven days then double distilled in a 500 gallon copper whiskey still and ocean aged in oak barrels. Yellowish, extremely pale gold, the color of an ipawhich makes sense, considering dead guys beery origins. Its easy to pause or cancel, and they even provide recipes on their website to ensure youre able to cook the healthiest, tastiest seafood entrees imaginable.
Spectacular views of the yaquina bay marina, bridge and pacific ocean are showcased from our newport distillery. Dead guy whiskey has a fresh orange citrus aroma with a delicately sweet, rich malt complex and a clean vanilla finish. Fast forward a year later, i was given the opportunity to taste whiskey from rogue spirits. Aged for a minimum of 2 years in new american oak barrels, its perfect for sipping but works just as well in various whiskeybased cocktails. Apr 14, 2018 with a beer festival on my minds, i figured it would be the perfect time to try out a whiskey created by a company primarily known as a brewery, the rogue spirits dead guy whiskey. Rogue dead guy whiskey rogues dead guy family has a whole new spiritdead guy whiskey, created on the pacific ocean and yaquina bay in a multistep process.
The american consumer has more or less been trained at this point to expect a specific profile out of bottles with rye whiskey on the label, likely due to. Rogue did not start life as a distillery but as a brewery and pub, producing beers of high quality since 1987. Best known for their microcraft beers like the dead guy ale, rogue has made a move into the spirits space with a line of gin, rum and whiskey. Louis, mixed up rogue dead guy whiskey, sweet vermouth and peach liqueur for this unique cocktail. In particular, the brands flagship dead guy whiskey, distilled from the same mash as rogues classic dead guy ale, has never really done it for. Feb 27, 2018 the best way to learn about whiskey and share that love is to drink whiskey and talk about it with friends. Aged for a minimum of 2 years in new american oak barrels, its perfect for sipping but works just as well in various whiskey based cocktails.
Aged more than two years, the finished whiskey has dark cocoa, coffee and caramel tones that are reminiscent of dead guy ale. Rogue dead guy whiskey is 80 proof and available in 750ml swingtop bottles. The label states that it is dead guy ale aged in dead guy whiskey barrels. In particular, the brands flagship dead guy whiskey, distilled from the same mash as rogues classic dead guy ale, has never really done it for metoo young, too grainy, and not quite my taste. Best oregon whiskey international whisky competition.
Made using the same three malts that are used in the legendary dead guy ale, dead guy whiskey is distilled twice through copper pot stills and then aged in american oak barrels for three months before bottling. Cocktail district attendees can purchase items from our bottle shop tax free and pick them. It was originally served up in a bottle reminiscent of its beer origins, but now rogue ales has a trio of whiskeys, and those now all come the heavy, squared glass bottles you see depicted here. If you enjoy hints of citrus in your whiskey, this is the one as it gives a subtle hint of orange that blends well with the oaky taste of whiskey. And this time of year, the bottles glow in the dark. Strawberry rye sour is a great balance of sour, sweet, and bitter. Click the link to our youtube channel at the top of our instagram profile to see and hear all that we had to say about these pairings. The 15 best places for whiskey in dallas foursquare. Its just the booze dancing your home for craft beer, whisky, cocktails, and bottomless pours of nonsense. Impress dad with a lastminute fathers day lobster feast. Celebrating five years of distilling, rogue spirits creates a multiingredient, small batch varietal spirit. In the style of a german maibock, using our proprietary pacman yeast, dead guy is deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich, hearty flavor. For more about lenora and the other ghosts of independence, get the comic book. As a young american malt aged in new white oak, rogue dead guy whiskey has a golden look in the glass, akin to a darker white wine.
Mediumbodied, flavors of oak and honey give way to a clean vanilla finish. The barrels enhance the robust malt and hop profiles of original dead guy ale. The swish and coat leaves a curtain of forking, leafvein style tears over the glass. Im sure most of you out there have heard of rogue ales, an oregonbased brewery that has been around for years with beers like the dead guy ale and hazelnut brown.
Aged in dead guy whiskey barrels, dead n dead is the evolution of dead guy ale. Whiskey cocktails that go well beyond the oldfashioned. Pinot gin and juice party drinks, cocktails, whiskey bottle, vodka bottle, oregon. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. Study the history, find the stories, and discover the culture and the methods that have. May 08, 2020 rogue spirits the large scale oregon brewery and distiller, rogue spirits is delivering its beer and liquor to residents of portland, newport, and portlands surrounding suburbs at no charge. It is distilled from the same malts as rogues platinum medalwinning dead guy ale. Best known for their microcraft beers like the dead guy ale, rogue has made a move into the spirits space with a line of gin, rum and. Dead guy whiskey has a fresh orange citrus aroma with a delicately sweet, rich malt complex. Revisiting rogue dead guy whiskey its just the booze dancing.
Rogues dead guy ale and dead guy whiskey at the manual. One of the best new whiskey books of 2014 in the cocktail movement, most cocktail books have ignored the whiskey drinkers palate, making us flip through pages of vodka, gin, and rum recipes before getting to a good whiskey recipe. Rogue s dead guy whiskey is an homage to rogue s popular dead guy ale named for the mayan holiday day of the dead on each november 1st. Oct 28, 2019 this whiskey is not only great to sip, but also holds up in a spiritforward cocktail. A guide to popular brands of whiskey the spruce eats. Rogue dead guy whiskey, created by the crew at rogue brewery, is based on the same 4 grain recipe that forms the hearty dead guy ale. In whiskey cocktails, warren bobrow did us all a favor. The rogue brewmaster john maier and rogue spirits master distiller john couchot take the rogue dead guy ale and age it in their dead guy whiskey barrels. Dead guy whiskey, then, is based on the aforementioned notorious ales wort, and if you ask us, this is the way to use it. Rogue dead guy whiskey america has always had a certain fascination with whiskey and it has long been a source of curiosity to the right kind of craftsman. Crafted from the same malts as rogue s notorious dead guy ale, malted tworow barley, munich and crystal malts create a unique whiskey wash that offers an intriguing range of flavors. Aged more than two years, the finished whiskey has dark cocoa, coffee and caramel tones that are reminiscent of dead guy. This whiskey is not only great to sip, but also holds up in a spiritforward cocktail.
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