Flavor Profiles
Every bottle we carry is sorted into one of eight flavor profiles — a way to find whiskey by taste, not just by brand or proof. Each profile carries its own C.W.C. wax seal. Pick a profile below to see the bottles in it.
Gold
Bright & Expressive.
Vibrant, juicy, and energetic. These barrels lean fruit-forward with lifted sweetness and lively oak character.
Expect notes of
Pineapple · Mango · Orange Zest · Honeycomb · Dried Apricot · Cream Soda
Selected for: Vibrancy, energy, and approachability without sacrificing depth.
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Green
Herbal & Lively.
Fresh, grassy, and spice-driven. Grain-forward barrels with herbal complexity and a crisp, earthy edge.
Expect notes of
Fresh Mint · Lemongrass · Green Tea · Eucalyptus · Grassy · Rye Spice
Selected for: Balance, liveliness, and a unique herbal or grain-forward profile.
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Blue
Refined & Malty.
Elegant and composed. Malt-driven whiskies with subtle complexity, mineral character, and restrained smoke or oak.
Expect notes of
Malted Grain · Sea Salt · River Stone · Dried Orchard Fruit · Black Tea · Honeycomb Wax
Selected for: Refinement, structure, and a smooth complexity that rewards time.
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Ivory
Smoky & Coastal.
Salty, smoky, and atmospheric. Coastal-inspired profiles combining brine, soft smoke, and cool mineral character.
Expect notes of
Sea Spray · Saltwater Taffy · Peated Smoke · Kelp · Iodine · Coastal Air
Selected for: Atmosphere, balance, and a distinctive coastal smoke and brine character.
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Brown
Sweet & Classic.
Familiar and comforting. Traditional bourbon character centered around caramelized sweetness, oak, and dessert-like richness.
Expect notes of
Caramel Sauce · Vanilla Bean · Toasted Marshmallow · Praline · Butterscotch · Maple Candy
Selected for: Classic bourbon character with rich sweetness and balanced oak.
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Crimson
Dark & Layered.
Rich, dense, and slow-unfolding. Dark fruit, tannic oak influence, and long finishes built for sipping slowly.
Expect notes of
Blackberry Jam · Dark Cherry · Tannic Oak · Mulled Wine · Dark Chocolate · Baking Spice
Selected for: Depth, richness, and complexity with a bold, lasting finish.
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Black
Bold & Charred.
Intense and unapologetic. Big oak, smoke, char, and powerful structure that command attention.
Expect notes of
Espresso Roast · Burnt Sugar · Barrel Char · Dark Chocolate · Heavy Oak Tobacco · Leather
Selected for: Power, intensity, and a full-bodied experience that leaves a mark.
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Purple
Funky & Fermentative.
Wild, unconventional, and expressive. Fermentation-driven barrels with layered fruit, ester notes, and distinctive character.
Expect notes of
Overripe Banana · Fermented Pineapple · Yogurt Tang · Rum Funk · Isoamyl Acetate · Funky Grain Sweetness
Selected for: Uniqueness, character, and a spirit that stands apart from the rest.
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