Hooten & Young 12 Years Old American Whiskey

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Hooten & Young 12-Year American Whiskey is an aged, sweet-leaning corn-whiskey that offers mellow complexity with over a decade in barrel. With 99% corn and just 1% barley in the mash bill, it delivers vanilla, ripe apple, and maple tones, balanced by gentle oak. At 92 proof, it’s approachable but still satisfying for sipping or enjoying in simple cocktails. Key Specifications & Background Spec Detail Brand / Producer Hooten & Young (Speakeasy Co.) — “Made to Remember” series. Veteran-owned.  Age 12 years  Proof / ABV 92 proof (46% ABV)  Mash Bill 99% corn, 1% barley  Distillation / Barrel Details Distilled to 189 proof, barreled at 140 proof, aged in second-fill barrels.  Source / Distillery Distilled by MGP, Indiana (common source for many US whiskeys)  Tasting Profile Sensory Attribute Notes Appearance Rich honey / dark-honey color; some degree of wood influence visible from aging.  Aroma / Nose Vanilla, maple syrup sweetness, ripe apple, sometimes stewed apple; hints of soft floral or candy-like notes.  Palate / Taste Sweet corn foundation, with apple, honey, brown sugar; mild oak and spice; more fruit (apple/pear / some cherry) emerges in mid-palate.  Finish Smooth and lingering, with vanilla-sugar, some baking spice, and gentle oak; not overly bitter.  What Makes It Special Rare high percentage corn mash bill (99/1) gives it a corn-sweet character that stands out versus higher rye or malt grain bills.  Long 12-year aging gives more time for barrel maturation: enhances oak, adds depth to fruit & sweet notes.  The combination of distilling at very high proof and barreling at a lower proof helps retain certain flavor compounds and develops complexity in aging.  It tends to win awards and recognition — it’s earned multiple Double Golds in its category.  Very approachable for a 12-year whiskey; good balance between richness and drinkability. Sweet corn profile makes it pleasant to sip neat. Strong for its price point given the aging and quality. Notes from Reviews Described by Breaking Bourbon as “medium-bodied, fruity, and featuring delicate layers of oak” with a “sweet fruit-focused profile.” Whisky Advocate notes “honey crackers, cornbread, and floral notes” with a sweet oily texture, warming ginger note, and vanilla/marshmallow in the finish, with gentle wood influence.

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