Daniel Davis
2023E “Color Tour” Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel – A Review
Nose
Dark cherry | Apple | Baking spices | Vanilla custard | Raspberry jam | Toasted oak
Palate
Blackberry | Fig | Luxardo Maraschino Cherries | Butterfinger candy bar | Raw honey | Complex baking spice mix | Rich & velvety
Finish
Punchy with loads of spice up front | Rich dark fruit | Tobacco | Leather | Long
Overall
New Holland Brewing Company’s 2023E “Color Tour” is a unique whiskey that captures the flavor profile of Dragon’s Milk with layers of richness and depth from the toasted and honey barrels. The rich dark color and intense flavor profile of dark fruits, spices, and more savory notes of tobacco and leather, make this an interesting and complex pour. It does lean into the heat in the finish, but a splash of water helps to open up the flavor. $$$.
Classification: Straight Bourbon Finished in Honey and Toasted Barrels
Company: New Holland Spirits
Distillery: New Holland Brewing Company
Release Date: November 2023
Proof: 124.6
Age: NAS (Company’s website states aged more than 5 years before finishing)
Mashbill: 70% Corn, 25% Malted Barley, 5% Rye
Color: Redwood
MSRP: $80 / 750mL (2023)
This review of the 2023E “Color Tour” Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel highlights the unique flavor profile and complexity of this whiskey, with notes of dark fruits, spices, and more savory elements. The finish may be a bit hot, but adding a splash of water can help to enhance the flavors. Overall, it seems like a unique and interesting pour.
The 2023E “Color Tour” Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel offers a bold and complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruit, baking spices, and a touch of sweetness. The use of toasted and honey barrels adds depth and richness to the whiskey. While it may have a punchy finish, it is a great pour for those who appreciate a complex and intense whiskey experience.
The 2023E “Color Tour” Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel is a complex and flavorful whiskey that captures the essence of Dragon’s Milk while adding layers of richness and depth from the toasted and honey barrels used in its production. It offers a unique nose of dark fruits and baking spices, a velvety palate with notes of blackberry and fig, and a punchy finish with hints of tobacco and leather. It may be on the pricier side, but it’s worth a try for its unique flavor profile.
The 2023E “Color Tour” Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel is a complex and unique whiskey that captivates with its rich layers of flavor. From the dark cherry, apple, and baking spices on the nose to the blackberry, fig, and candy bar notes on the palate, this whiskey offers a flavorful experience. The finish may be a bit punchy, but a splash of water can help mellow out the heat. Overall, this is a must-try for fans of Dragon’s Milk and those looking for a bold and complex pour.