Found North Goldfinch First Flight Cask Strength Whisky

Found North Goldfinch First Flight Cask Strength Whisky shines when sipped neat or with a splash of water to unlock its complex flavors, though it also makes an excellent base for spirit-forward cocktails; its rich, fruity profile pairs beautifully with autumn dishes like roasted poultry or hearty stews, making it an ideal choice for cozy evenings as the weather turns cooler.

Nose: Rich honey and ripe apricots lead, followed by vanilla custard and orange zest. Subtle oak and baking spices emerge, with hints of toasted almonds and dried flowers.

Palate: Creamy texture with an initial burst of white fruits - pear and green apple. Transitions to citrus notes of lemon curd and mandarin. Caramel and cinnamon build mid-palate, balanced by a touch of oak tannin. Layers of vanilla, nutmeg, and honeysuckle unfold.

Finish: Long and warming. Dried fruits and spice linger, with echoes of caramelized sugar. A pleasant oak dryness balances the sweetness. Faint hints of red berries and cinnamon resurface at the very end, leaving a subtle fruity afterglow.

Found North Goldfinch First Flight Cask Strength Whisky is crafted by blending five different corn and rye whisky components aged 15-22 years, then finishing two-thirds of the blend in Sauternes casks and the remainder split between Cognac casks and new American oak, resulting in a complex whisky with layers of fruit, spice, and wood notes that evolve across the palate.

• Goldfinch First Flight contains whisky aged up to 22 years, with some components spending over two decades in American oak barrels before being finished in Sauternes wine casks from France. This unique combination creates a complex flavor profile that evolves dramatically from first sip to finish.
• The blenders at Found North use a special "quadrant" tasting system to craft their whiskies, breaking down each sip into four distinct phases plus a "resolve." This method allows them to precisely track how flavors shift from fruity to spicy to sweet as the whisky moves across the palate.
• Despite being primarily finished in sweet Sauternes casks, Goldfinch First Flight starts out surprisingly dark and rich on the palate. It then transforms into bright white fruit and creamy vanilla notes before circling back to a heavier, richer conclusion – mirroring the seasonal plumage changes of its namesake bird.