The Last Call

    Three Floyds is a name most folks know for their legendary beer; Zombie Dust, Gumballhead, and, of course, Dark Lord, the Russian Imperial Stout that has become a cult classic. But in recent years, their ambitions have stretched beyond hops and barley into the world of craft spirits. For their 20th anniversary of Dark Lord in 2024, they released something bold: a straight malt whiskey finished in Dark Lord beer barrels. This one carries not just the Three Floyds reputation, but the energy of their beer-fueled legacy.      What’s fun here is the mash bill: barley, wheat, oats, and corn. It’s already unique on paper, but when you layer on finishing time in barrels that once held one of the heaviest stouts around, it creates a collision of grain and beer culture in a bottle. I’d been sitting on this release for far too long, but with a 6-year version just hitting shelves, it seemed like the perfect time to finally crack into the 5-year and see what this mash-up...

     Three Floyds has long been a force in the craft beer scene, but in recent years they’ve been carving their own path in the whiskey world. Based in Indiana, the distillery has fully embraced doing everything in-house, from grain selection to distillation, and Warspite is their latest statement piece. Released in 2024, this straight malt whiskey caught my attention the moment I saw its mash bill. It's unique, unconventional, and unapologetically creative, it’s the kind of bottle that demands exploration. And as always, Three Floyds pairs it with striking label art that feels like a collectible in its own right.      Warspite is aged at least four years, meeting the legal standard for straight malt whiskey, but the mash bill is what makes it truly special. The use of malted oats and malted white wheat alongside barley and a touch of corn creates a layered flavor foundation before the spirit ever touches oak. By keeping all production in-house, Three Floyd...