Dubbel-born · Port-finished
SponTawny
A dark, fruit-forward Belgian Dubbel, double distilled in copper, aged six years in American oak, then finished in a fresh Tawny Port cask.
A little Belgian mischief
Not your usual whiskey.
SponTawny begins as an authentic Belgian Dubbel — a dark, fruit-forward ale built on Pilsner, Munich, and caramel malt, fermented with a spicy, estery Belgian yeast strain.
Double distilled in 100% copper pot stills, cut and proofed to 119 proof, it was laid down in a new American oak barrel, char #3, where it aged for six years.
Before bottling, it rested in a fresh-dump Tawny Port cask, drawing out layers of dried fruit and toffee that echo the dubbel’s own dark, malty character.
The long way around
Beer became whiskey. Whiskey met Port.
Belgian at heart
A fruit-forward Dubbel built from Pilsner, Munich, and caramel malt with a spicy, estery yeast.
Copper & oak
Double distilled in copper pot stills, then aged six years in new American oak with a char #3.
Tawny finish
A fresh-dump Tawny Port cask layers dried fruit, toffee, cocoa, and gentle wine-like tannin.
Tasting notes
The part where we get specific.
- Nose
- Dried dark fruit, caramel, clove and black pepper, toasted oak.
- Palate
- Rich caramel and toasted malt, dark stone fruit, vanilla oak, soft wine-like tannin.
- Finish
- Long and gently dry, with lingering dried fruit, cocoa, and a nutty Port note.
Rule of Seven · San Diego
There are no rules.
Just good grain, patient oak, and the occasional questionable decision. This is the part worth bottling.
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