Off of the western coast of Norway exists a massive and violent whirlpool that has haunted explorers and sailors for centuries. Its incredible size and force is capable of pulling in ships and sending them deep into the Arctic abyss. That powerful combination of natural forces is the idea behind The Maelstrom.
The Maelstrom
A masterful blend of different straight bourbons, which is re-casked in custom-made toasted & charred American White Oak in three different char levels. Then it is subjected to the wild swings of maritime weather conditions during a period of unpredictable winds and temperature changes. For months on end it is transformed by the turbulent and unrelenting forces of the Great Lakes.
The result is an incredibly complex and smooth sipping bourbon with a very long finish.
Available in very small batches and very limited Barrel Select offerings.
Our Barrels
the interaction of the bourbon with the interior of the barrel is the key to the maturation process.
so we use the best barrels available in North America, from the Adirondack Barrel Cooperage in Upstate New York. 100% air-dried export grade American White Oak. revolutionary charring and toasting technology. Each barrel is hand-crafted and custom built by A team of expert craftsmen.
the range of toasting and charring we do for each batch in our hand-crafted, 15-gallon barrels creates the magic in our bourbons.