Name: Old Soul – Tintype Series #2 “Hermon Hitson”
Color: Dark Copper
Nose: Corn, malt, spices, citrus, light oak
Taste: Corn, malt/rye blend, species, vanilla, caramel, orange cream
Cathead Distillery was founded in 2010 and is based in Jackson, Mississippi. This second expression I am reviewing this year and the “Tin Type Series” and is Series #2 “Hermon Hitson”. The Tintype Series is inspired by Southern States influence on American music. Series #2 has a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. It is aged 9+ years, is unfiltered, uncut, and bottled at 55.05% abv (110.1 proof).
Unlike my first taste of Series #1 where I thought, “Do you think you used enough dynamite there Butch?” This expression was not as explosive and much smoother on the nose and tongue. The extra two plus years of maturing and lower proof did a lot for the whiskey was much easier to enjoy. The nose was light and the flavor was well balanced and smooth, but packed just enough punch. Series #2 has the same mash bill as Series #1 so as far as I am concerned it is the same whisky, but the lower proof and a little more maturing makes a big difference.
Series #2 is very good and easy to drink. It can been enjoyed neat, with a few drops of water, or a small piece of ice. I did not make an Old Fashioned cocktail as I felt it would be a waste of this whiskey.
Other Expressions: Cathead Original Vodka, Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, Cathead Satsuma Mandarin Vodka, Cathead Raspberry Vodka, Bristow Gin, Hoodoo Chicory Liquor, and Old Soul Bourbon Whiskey, Cathead Sparkling, and canned cocktails.
Priced around $125+ and well worth the price. This would make a very good Christmas gift this year if you can find a bottle.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
Note: I contacted the distillery to purchase some samples and they sent me this bottle for gratis.
