Emma Jones
Nose
Candied pecans | Vanilla ice cream | Sawdust | Cinnamon | Excellent
Palate
Brown sugar | Leather | Cinnamon oak | Pecan | Cedar
Finish
Baking spices | Light peppery oak | Brown sugar | Burnt sugar | Leather | Long
Overall
New Holland’s themed toasted barrel finished Dragon’s Milk Origin Bourbon “The Woodshop,” not only nails its thematic concept, but also more importantly, its taste. Dragon’s Milk Origin Small Batch Bourbon instantly caught our taste buds’ attention when we first tasted it. It was full of flavor, focusing on spice and chocolate as its major flavor callouts. This unique flavor profile stayed with us. This whiskey comes together into one coherent and statement-making package, and ensures it stands out amongst other toasted barrel finished whiskeys. It’s amazing what New Holland has created with their Origin brand line in such a short amount of time.
Classification: Straight Bourbon Finished in a Toasted Barrel
Company: New Holland Spirits
Distillery: New Holland Brewing Company
Release Date: April 2023
Proof: 110.8
Age: NAS (Company’s website states aged more than 5 years before finishing)
Mashbill: 70% Corn, 25% Malted Barley, 5% Rye
Color: Chestnut
MSRP: $80 (2023)
I have never tasted a whiskey that incorporated sawdust and sawdust into its flavor profile. It sounds like it has a unique taste and the finish seems to be the most enjoyable part of the experience. The whiskey seems to be well crafted and definitely worth trying.
The description of the nose, palate, and finish of New Holland’s Dragon’s Milk Origin Bourbon is very detailed and showcases the complexity of the flavors in the whiskey. It’s clear that a lot of thought and care went into creating this unique and well-balanced drink. Overall, it sounds like a must-try for any whiskey lover.
The nose, palate, and finish of this Dragon’s Milk Origin Bourbon all work together to create a flavorful and unique experience. The combination of candied pecans, vanilla ice cream, sawdust, leather, and baking spices creates a harmonious and well-rounded taste. The creative use of toasted barrel finishing adds depth and character to this whiskey, setting it apart from others in its category. Overall, New Holland has created a standout bourbon with their Dragon’s Milk Origin line.