The Last Call

Three Floyd's Distillery Well of Whispers Single Malt Whiskey Review.           Three Floyds has long been a staple in the craft beer world, but in recent years they’ve been turning heads with their distilling program. Based in Indiana, they’ve been releasing some unique whiskeys, often playing with high malt bills and even incorporating grains tied to their brewing heritage. Their newest release for 2025, the Well of Whispers American Single Malt, is bottled in bond at 100 proof and made entirely with malted barley grown in Lebanon, Indiana. That transparency and local sourcing is exactly what I love seeing from craft producers, and I was eager to see how Three Floyds would handle a straight-ahead American single malt.      The Well of Whispers is crafted from 100% Indiana-grown malted barley, distilled and aged entirely in-house by Three Floyds. As a bottled in bond whiskey, it carries the guarantee of being at least four years old, distill...

The Indiana Whiskey Co. Flyover American Single Malt Whiskey Review.      Indiana isn’t exactly the first place people think of when it comes to American single malt, but the folks over at Indiana Whiskey Company are on a mission to change that perception. Based in South Bend, they’re quietly doing some compelling work in the craft scene, and tonight we’re diving into their Flyover Malts American Single Malt, a name born out of a chip on the shoulder, thanks to some coastal comments about the “flyover states.”            As someone who’s a fan of single malts and always rooting for Indiana rye, I figured it was time to finally see what this distillery had to offer. This is a true grain-to-glass operation, distilled, aged, and bottled entirely onsite in South Bend. It’s bottled at 48% ABV, but beyond that, the transparency stops. No age statement, no barrel size info, no details about the barley varietal. It leaves us flying blind, especi...

 West Fork Whsky Co. Alder Smoked Single Malt Whiskey Review.      The first time I tried West Fork’s Alder Smoked Single Malt was right at their tasting bar, fresh off the drive to Westfield. One sip in, and I knew it was coming home with me. I’ve got a soft spot for smoky drams—my cabinet is full of peated Scotches and West Fork has been scratching that itch ever since I first picked up their Beechwood Smoked Malt years ago. This one feels like the 2025 sequel I didn’t know I was waiting for. My wife, who’s my ride-or-die Laphroaig fan and myself being in the cult of Ardbeg heard about the release coming and knew we had to try it out.      This isn’t a “let’s play it safe” kind of whiskey. It’s 100% malted barley, smoked with Alderwood to bring a softer, sweeter kind of smoke than the heavy peat monsters overseas. At just over two years old, it’s young but makes me reserved in what to expect from the release. It’s very much a West Fork creation from ...

 Four Finger Distillery Single Malt Whiskey Review.      Tonight’s pour takes us to my backyard here in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Four Finger Distillery’s Single Malt Whiskey. Formerly known as 1205 Distillery, they rebranded after the master distiller lost a finger during the building of the distillery itself, a tough accident that turned into a badge of pride, giving them their new name. Four Finger has been steadily gaining attention for their creative craft spirits, and when I saw this single malt, I knew I needed to grab a bottle.     Released in 2023, this whiskey stands out for its unique mash bill and crafted entirely in-house, distilled, aged, and bottled in Indianapolis, this release is a showcase of craft distilling innovation. The use of chocolate malt instantly caught my attention, suggesting a rich and layered profile even before pouring the first glass. For the full video review visit the link here:  https://youtu.be/7d2qtaIeW5Y . Age ...

 Rogue Spirits American Single Malt Whiskey Review.        I received this spirit as a review sample from Rogue Spirits. It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.     Rogue Spirits, more known for the ale, has been distilling for nearly twenty years in Newport, Oregon. Here they are taking their knowledge in brewing ale and rolling that spirit over next door to their still.  Rogue, based in Newport, Oregon, began as a brewery in 1988 before expanding into spirits in 2003. The origins of Dead Guy Whiskey are rooted in community and creativity. Originally crafted for a local Mexican restaurant’s special event, the whiskey’s success quickly secured its place in Rogue’s permanent lineup.           T he whiskey is distilled from 100% two-row malted barley, which is the same barley used with their brewery, but with a different yeast strain to enhance its alcohol content. Rogue’s proximity t...