Stranahan's Founder's Release 12 Year Old American Single Malt Whiskey

Raise your glass to Stranahan’s 12 Year Founder’s Release—a bold celebration of two decades of American single malt legacy, bottled at an unapologetic 120 proof. This limited edition expression blends whiskey matured for 8–11 years in charred new American oak, with select barrels finished an additional 1–4 years in ex‑bourbon and blonde ale casks for singular complexity.

Crafted from 100% malted barley and Eldorado Spring water, every drop is distilled, aged, and bottled one mile high in Denver—this is Colorado in a glass. At 120 proof, it’s Stranahan’s most powerful national release yet, yet remarkably balanced—a tribute to craft, tradition, and the recognition of American single malt as a distinct category.

Nose: Milk chocolate, coffee cream liqueur, and peppermint weave through aromas of pecan and nutmeg.

Palate: Rich amaretto, sarsaparilla, flat cherry cola, and warm nutmeg glide over a backbone of malt and depth.

Finish: Luxurious notes of Nutella, bubbly cream soda, and clove spice linger like a gentle Colorado twilight.

Match with dark chocolate torte or crème brûlée for echoing richness. Aged gouda or blue cheese elevate its nutty, spiced tones. Or try it solo—this whiskey demands attention.