Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla bean, toasted marshmallow, sweet corn, light oak spice
- Palate: Full-bodied with caramel sweetness, vanilla custard, honey wheat, gentle rye spice, charred oak
- Finish: Medium finish with lingering vanilla, toasted oak, sweet corn, and a hint of mountain minerality
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 47% (94 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | 2 Years |
| Distillery | Spirits of the Wasatch |
| Region | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Mash Bill | 66% Corn, 18% Rye, 8% Wheat, 8% Barley |
| Production | Non-Chill Filtered, Single Barrel |
Perfect For
- Mountain cabin evenings: Sipping neat while watching snow fall on distant peaks
- Campfire gatherings: Sharing stories under starlit Utah skies
- Craft cocktail exploration: The four-grain complexity shines in classic whiskey cocktails
- Regional spirit appreciation: Discovering the unique terroir of high-altitude bourbon making
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mountain Summit Single Barrel Bourbon taste like?
Mountain Summit delivers rich caramel and vanilla sweetness balanced by gentle rye spice and wheat smoothness. The extreme temperature swings of Utah's Wasatch Mountains concentrate these flavors, creating a full-bodied bourbon with pronounced notes of toasted marshmallow and charred oak despite its 2-year age.
Is Mountain Summit good for cocktails?
Yes, the four-grain mash bill provides excellent cocktail versatility. The wheat adds smoothness for sipping cocktails like Old Fashioneds, while the rye content provides enough spice to stand up in spirit-forward drinks. At 94 proof, it maintains character when mixed.
How should I drink Mountain Summit Bourbon?
This bourbon shines neat or with a splash of mountain spring water to open up the caramel and vanilla notes. The non-chill filtered presentation preserves the full mouthfeel that makes it excellent for slow sipping. Try it in a Glencairn glass to concentrate the aromatics.
What makes Mountain Summit different from other bourbons?
Mountain Summit stands out through its high-altitude aging environment and unique four-grain mash bill including wheat and barley. The extreme temperature swings in Utah's Wasatch range create rapid expansion and contraction in barrels, intensifying flavor extraction typically seen in much older bourbons.
Is Mountain Summit worth trying for bourbon enthusiasts?
Absolutely, especially for those interested in regional American whiskey expressions. The grain-to-glass production and Utah terroir create a distinctive flavor profile that showcases how geography influences bourbon character. It offers excellent value for exploring craft distilling outside traditional bourbon regions.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.