Stranahan’s Founder’s Release 12 Year American Single Malt Whiskey
American Single Malt Whiskey | 60% ABV (120 Proof) | 12 Years Old | Limited Edition
Process & Profile
The Founder’s Release 12 Year celebrates Stranahan’s two decades of American Single Malt innovation. Crafted from 100% malted barley and Rocky Mountain spring water, this whiskey spends 8–11 years aging in new charred American oak barrels, then an additional 1–4 years in a mix of ex-bourbon and blonde ale casks. Bottled at 120 proof, non-chill filtered, and naturally colored, it represents Stranahan’s longest-aged and highest-strength national release to date.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Toffee, nutmeg, and glazed pecan.
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Palate: Milk chocolate, coffee cream liqueur, and scorched meringue.
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Finish: Sweet amaretto, cream soda, and warm clove spice.
What Makes It Special
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Aged for a full 12 years in multiple cask types, including bourbon and ale casks.
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Bottled at 120 proof, the boldest national release in Stranahan’s history.
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Celebrates the 2025 recognition of American Single Malt as an official whiskey category.
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Produced in a single batch, making it highly collectible for whiskey enthusiasts.
How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to explore its layers. A drop of water enhances its sweeter dessert-like notes. Perfect paired with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is the ABV of Stranahan’s Founder’s Release 12 Year?
It is bottled at 60% ABV (120 Proof). -
How is Stranahan’s Founder’s Release aged?
It spends 8–11 years in charred American oak before finishing 1–4 years in bourbon and blonde ale casks. -
What flavors define Stranahan’s Founder’s Release 12 Year?
Flavors of toffee, glazed pecan, milk chocolate, coffee cream, amaretto, and clove spice. -
Why is this release important for American Single Malt whiskey?
It marks the recognition of American Single Malt as an official category and represents Stranahan’s longest-aged whiskey. -
How should I drink Stranahan’s Founder’s Release?
Sip neat or with a few drops of water; enjoy alongside desserts like chocolate or pecan pie.
Anthony Phillips –
Is Stanahan’s Founders Reserve the best American Single Malt?
I believe that the Stranahan’s 12 year old, Founders Reserve may be the best American Single Malt ever. Easily worth the price of admission!
Berman J Harbor –
A Great Buy!!!
Single malt they advertise. This nose will send your senses into overdrive on the bottle pop. All flavor, no ethanol on the nose. None of the grainey smell usually found in single malts. Great dense palate. Full of vibrant cinnamon with cherries with a subtle creamy milk and dark chocolate. The proof brings it home on all the flavors that agree with the nosing with a non-ethanol silky finish that will make you holler “My goodness my man. This right here is pure fire”. It will hit you for about two Benjamin’s but well worth it. Better yet, get a backup before its gone.
Jacob Offutt –
Order went well
The bottle was great and delivered within a week of my purchase