Medusa American Whiskey
40% ABV
$100-$125
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We would like to thank Cadée Distillery for sending us a sample to review (and for making the time for a call to answer questions!)
What the Producer Says
Enjoy the Timeless Pleasure of our Best American Whiskey
Handmade in small batches, Medusa is a beautifully finished American Whiskey for the discerning palate.
Sweet on the nose with an array of spices and the smell of the sea. This five year old “Straight Bourbon Whiskey” is finished for at least 18 months in 10-year-old imported Madeira wine barrels. Very smooth notes of toffee and mild spice give way to a lingering caramel Madeira blush. A truly exceptional whiskey that calls out to new and seasoned tasters.
Looking for the finest Straight bourbon whiskey for an unmatched tasting experience? Cadée Distillery brings you Medusa— a beautifully finished American Whiskey for discerning palates. Our five year old bourbon is finished for an additional 18 months aging in imported Madeira barrels. Possibly the best whiskey made in America!
Our unique finishing process creates a rich combination of unforgettable flavors ranging from toffee and mild spice to a lingering caramel Madeira blush. Bold enough for seasoned whiskey lovers, yet friendly to the novice. Very few American whiskeys will provide you the truly great and unique experience of Medusa. Try it for yourself and see. Order Medusa Select Reserve American Whiskey online above through our Medusa product page. You owe it to yourself and your friends.
What Gary Says
Nose: Rich fruit notes of apricots, plums, dates, honey, thyme, wisps of sea air and heather, toasted oak with hints of salted caramel.
Palate: Soft sweetness with caramel, plums, raisins, tangerines and a subtle spice notes of nutmeg and pepper, soft oak, and a hint of clove.
Finish: Short to moderate in length with a nutty fruit salad quality.
Comments: This has been my favorite of the three whiskies I tried from Cadée Distillery. A very pleasant pour, where the Madeira finishing is evident but again not overdone. I’ll be honest – when I read ‘American Whiskey’, I was skeptical and asked the fine folks at Cadée Distillery why they chose this label. I explained that folks well-read on labeling requirements and restrictions may be skeptical of avoiding ‘bourbon’ or ‘straight’ on the label. Cadée Distillery’s founder Colin Campbell explained that their intention with choosing ‘American Whiskey’ over ‘bourbon’ was to cut through the clutter of bourbons on the shelf, and hopefully stand out. He acknowledged that in retrospect, labeling it as a straight bourbon whiskey finished in Madeira maybe would have been better. Thankfully I’ve found the label doesn’t alter the taste (if you’re doing it right). This is a delicious whiskey, and the only bourbon I’ve had finished in Madeira casks – making it a unique experience. I was also excited to pick up notes of sea air on the nose. As the oldest of the three products I tried, I hope this means future products with more age will bring more of that quality, as I do rather enjoy that where I find it in Scotch whiskey.