Name: Journeyman – Silver Cross Whiskey
Color: Copper
Nose: Corn-barley mash, spices, white fruit
Taste: Corn, tart apples, white pepper
Review:
Journeyman Spirits originates from Three Oaks, Michigan and is stated to be a hand-crafted artisan spirit. The distillery notes that all the ingredients are locally sourced organic grains, and a local aquifer supplies the water. The factory that distillery operates out of has some interesting history of producing various old timey items for adults. You can look it up.
The distillery, like many new distilleries produces other spirits to support the whiskey production. Journeyman Spirits also produces vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and liqueurs.
Silver Cross is bottled at 45% abv and I sampled Batch 71, Bottle 513 from the sample pack. This bourbon has potential if it can age and soften out a more like the Journeyman Bourbon. I do not think that will happen as the product needs to make its way to market. It is young, tight, and rough. There is not really anything interesting in the taste of the finish. It is just a whiskey for drinking.
From my research this whiskey is inspired by golf, a golfer, or someone that golfed in Scotland. Also, on the label it states “1% 4 Golf”. This represents that 1% of the sales go to a various children’s golf charities. Yes, you read that right, golf charity for children. Last time I checked Michigan’s got a few problems that could use money. One is the water and the health of the people in Flint, MI which is 200 miles away.
Priced around $50 and this was the last of the 3 pack I bought on whim. I did not enjoy any of Journeyman’s whiskeys and I cannot recommend them. I will probably give the leftovers of the pack away.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
