We're heading north of the border once again, this time to explore an interesting corner of the world of whiskey infusions... that's right, we're sampling some apple spice whiskey. Described as 'blended whiskey with spice, apple and other natural flavors', Yukon Jack's Jacapple whiskey is eminently drinkable though I do think it'd be better in the winter than in the summer. There's something pleasantly warming about it that brings to mind shitty winter weather and hot apple cider more than a refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer afternoon.
Color: Dark honey, shades of lighter colored amber
Body: The spice is predominant and the apple forms a nice undertone to it. Spice wise, I'd say mainly cinnamon with just a touch of nutmeg in there.
Palate: It's heavier than you might think- it's not syrupy but it doesn't sit lightly on the tongue either. There's sweetness there but the flavors of the whiskey burst onto the tongue and are far more evident here than in the body of the whiskey.
Finish: Just about perfect. There's hardly any burn going down and while I'm not entirely sure where one's cockles are, the phrase 'it warms the cockles of your heart' springs to mind. The warming sensation spreads gradually and pleasantly from your gut on out.
Overall: LIke Tennessee Honey, you could sit down with a handle of this and drink way, way too much of it in a hurry. I've tasted honey infusions and cherry infusions but this is my first apple infusion and it's an excellent addition to the infusions I've tasted so far. I can heartily recommend this- though I stand by my original thought: wait until fall. When hot apple cider weather hits, snag a bottle of this stuff and go to town. You won't regret it.
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