Review: Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon
Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon was introduced July 2022. It is produced by Hotel Tango Distillery in Indianapolis Indiana. The distillery was founded by Travis Barnes, his wife Hilary and several friends. Travis is a Marine veteran who served three tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom after enlisting in the military shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11. He received several combat medals and citations but after being hit by several IED’s resulting in traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. Travis was honorably discharged and met his wife Hilary at law school. To honor Travis’ military service the distillery name is based on the NATO phonetic alphabet. Hotel for Hilary and Tango for Travis. They founded the distillery in 2013 in the Fletcher Place neighborhood of Indianapolis. They currently also produce bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, liqueur, limoncello, and rum. Shmallow is made from bourbon with natural and artificial flavors and it is bottled at 60 proof. The nose leads with whiskey, caramel, vanilla, burnt sugar, brown sugar, and sugar cookie. The sweet whiskey entry is joined by vanilla building to a toasted marshmallow peak. It fades with whiskey, oak, and caramel, finishing with vanilla, sugar cookie, and toasted marshmallow taste. What I like about Shmallow is there is real whiskey taste and it is not oversweet or syrupy. Those looking for a sweet sugary toasted marshmallow blast may be a little disappointed.
Shmallow White Russian
1 Oz. Shmallow
.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka
.5 Oz. Coffee Liqueur
Shake With Ice
Strain Into an Ice Filled Rocks Glass
Top With Heavy Cream
Made in Indiana
30% Alcohol
Score: 90
Award: Silver Medal
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