Talnua Distillery’s 2022 Olde Saint’s Keep release on the anvil

Arvada-based Talnua Distillery continues its tradition of releasing a unique version of Olde Saint’s Keep on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate their anniversary and the holiday. The name ‘Olde Saint’s Keep’ pays homage to the legend of Gaelic monks who kept the most special aqua vitae made at the monastery to share with their most esteemed guests.

Talnua Distillery’s 2022 Olde Saint’s Keep release is an American single pot still whiskey, triple distilled from a mash of 50 percent unmalted barley and 50 percent malted barley.  The whiskey was the product of being aged in former bourbon and port casks; then the two were married and finished for 10 months in rare Pineau des Charantes Casks from Southwest France.

Talnua is releasing Olde Saint’s Keep at 100 proof on 18^th March. Fewer than 1000 bottles of the soon to be released whisky will be available.

The about to be launched whisky comes across as a lively blend of candied oranges, mixed berry cobbler, and creamy marzipan on the nose which compliment the stone fruit and dried cherry palate, made richer and more complex with accents of pecan and leather. The unique French barrel used to complete the aging process gives undertones of white pepper and malted milk balls with the toasted oak finish.