A rich, smoky Bourbon from Minnesota that’s double barrel aged.
Heather Manley founded Crooked Water Spirits in 2013 up in Minnesota. The first product came in the form of a half-dozen barrels of their King’s Point Bourbon that sold out in just a few days, and the product line has quickly expanded to two Gins, two Vodkas, three Bourbons, a bottle Old Fashioned Cocktail, and an Apple Brandy — all of them award-winners. And we love the honest and up-front marketing — they proudly use local ingredients and Yahara Bay Distillery in Madison, WI.
Crooked Water Old Hell Roaring is “Double Barreled.” That can mean a lot of things, but in this case it means that the Whiskey is aged in two different kinds of barrels — distinguished by the amount and technique of toasting and charing. The technique delivers a complexity into the flavor profile. In this case, Heather is going for a warm, smoky profile with deep toasting and a light char on the secondary casks. And Old Hell Roaring is a Straight Bourbon bottled at a nearly perfect 45% ABV. Making is a solid sipper and cocktail base.
What does Crooked Water Old Hell Roaring taste like?
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Bourbon matures quicker than Scotch due to higher temperatures in American warehouses.
Loved it. Has a slight spice on the front but not too bad. Smooth dipper.
Robert,
Excellent bourbon, very smooth and enjoyable.
Tara,
Great consistent flavor with a smooth finish. Not overly sweet
Kenneth,
Awesome....snuck up on me
Dusty,
Good bourbon very smooth, nice flavors. Not an everyday sipper, more like a nice end of a hard day relaxer or with a drinking buddy
Dan,
nice flavor. Drink straight or in a cocktail. If it was a little less pricy it would be a favorite.
Duane,
Really amazing bourbon at this price point. Nice,well balanced flavor all the way through. Definitely one to keep on hand. Shared with friends and all wanted to know where they could get it. Told them to join the club!
Dan,
On the nose, my first sensation is of molasses and oak, followed by a bit of caramel.
First sip brings a modest sweetness, like a peach cobbler with spicy vanilla undertones. On the back end there is the sensation of a lightly smoked crème brule.
The finish is very pleasurable, long, spicy and warm. As the spicy element fades, there is dry end with a whisp of smoke and tea.
Overall, this bourbon delivers a rich and refined flavor profile.
Scott,
Apples (maybe moreso Applewood smoke?), spice, vanilla, cake. Not always in that order. A solid bourbon for the price point, for sure.
Duane,
Beautiful nose with hints of vanilla,caramel,some smoke and cinnamon. Taste is flavorful with caramel and smoke and cinnamon on front, midpalate picked up vanilla and apple with it and finished with cherry smokiness. Nice sipper. Bet it would make a great old fsshion. Definitely going to be a part of my must have rotation.
evan,
Definitely a smokey caramel flavor.
Devlin,
This has been a joy to taste, so many nuances to it, get the smoke and spice right off the front, as it mellows on the palate the apple and cherries tones become flushed out, excellent whiskey, very fun, definitely adding to my bar permanently!
Diane,
Clean, flavorful, smooth, subtle smoke vanilla and caramel. No burn. Each sip is pure delight. Excellent for the price.
Greg,
Solid bottle. Smokey taste for me. Not one of my favorites but it makes a nice compliment to my collection.
Alexander,
it's okay
Eugene,
I love it, it is extremely smooth
Josh,
This bourbon is among the best whisky I have ever tasted, a little different than most bourbons, but in all the right ways. Along with the flavor profile I got a hint of cinnamon on the tip of my tongue. The burnt caramel is incredibly smooth and delicious, both smell and taste. Kudos Crooked Water, I will always have a bottle stashed away for just me.
Robert,
Smooth with a rich taste. For my tastes, better than other similarly priced whisky.
Marguerite,
Delicious bourbon, smokey with just the right amount of sweetness and bite. The flavor profile on this is spot on, toasted, caramel, apple, vanilla, and cherry! A steal at under $60.
Ronnie,
One of the best I’ve had in quite a while.
Robert,
Very enjoyable! Did not disappoint, will be getting again.
Ronnie,
How would you compare this to Blanton’s or Angels Envy?
Rayan,
Smooth with a great bite! Lives up to its name!
David,
Love it. Priced exactly right. Rich and smoky.
Stephen,
It's just Ok. Has a lot of oak taste to it, maybe too much for me.
Andy,
Very good flavor and notably smooth on the palette. Worth the price
Richard,
Haven't opened it yet. Waiting for the perfect time.