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Dovetail Distillery Cut Throat Oat Whiskey Review.

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     I received this spirit as a review sample from Dovetail Distillery, linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.           Cutthroat Oat Whiskey immediately grabbed my attention, not just because of the name, but because it leans heavily into a grain you rarely see take center stage: oats. Based out of Nevada and proudly operating as one of the smallest craft distilleries in the state, Dovetail Distillery is the kind of producer that embodies what craft whiskey is all about. Experimentation, creativity, and a willingness to push beyond traditional mash bills.      The spirit is double distilled and then aged in 15-gallon barrels. Small barrels can be risky. The increased surface area means the whiskey can become over-oaked quickly, and youthful notes can be amplified if not carefully monitored. When done right, however, small barrel aging can accelerate integration and depth in a...