We’ve seen whiskey featured in many movies and television shows. But where do film and whiskey actually meet?
Filmland
Spirits markets its whiskeys in B-movie
fashion, including writing brief scripts and even movie posters. There is a great
deal of imagination involved, and I appreciate that kind of creativity. If
nothing else, the backstories, not only of the whiskeys themselves but also of
the cast and crew at Filmland, are entertaining and unique.
You
can read all about them in my previous review of Moonlight Mayhem! Extended Cut and Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut that I put together in February.
Today,
we’ll get into Moonlight
Mayhem! 2 The White Port Wolf.
The backstory on this is a continuation of the lovers from Moonlight Mayhem! While in Napa, Tommy and Sylvane stumble upon the
White Port Wolf. Tommy is injured, and the couple must escape.
“Moonlight Mayhem! was our first release, and it met with such a tremendous response from critics and consumers alike, that we knew the story wasn’t finished. We began to think about how a unique finish could add to the flavor of what was already an exceptional Bourbon. The result is another delicious, limited release.” – Troy Bolotnick, Founder and CEO
How
does all of this fun translate into good whiskey? We can address that by doing
the #DrinkCurious thing. However, there are a few things to note before we
begin.
Firstly,
this Bourbon is MGP/Ross & Squibb’s distillate, which has aged for seven
years in oak before being transferred to former White Port casks. The time
spent in those casks has not been disclosed.
Secondly,
Moonlight Mayhem! 2 is available in 15 states, or can be ordered online from
the Filmland Spirits website. At the time this review was written,
you can also get a 10% off coupon by signing up for alerts. Filmland will ship
to 46 of the 50 states.
Thirdly
(and finally), I would like to thank Filmland Spirits for providing me with a
sample of this Bourbon in exchange for my no-strings-attached, honest review.
- Whiskey Type: Bourbon
- Distiller: MGP/Ross & Squibb
- Age: 7 years
- Mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
- Cooperage: New, charred oak, then finished in former White Port casks
- Alcohol Content: 47% ABV (94°)
- Price per 750mL: $64.99
Appearance: I
poured this Bourbon into my Glencairn glass intending to drink it neat. The topaz-colored
liquid created a medium-thin rim and thick, syrupy, medium-spaced tears.
Nose: I let the
whiskey breathe for about 15 minutes before bringing the glass to my nose. The
aroma was pretty simple, featuring candied orange slices, red licorice, and
oak. Drawing that air into my mouth produced a sensation of orange zest.
Palate: A
thick, creamy texture coated every nook and cranny. Chocolate, white grapefruit,
and almonds were the first on the scene. The middle layer starred red licorice,
apricots, and hazelnuts, before introducing leather, tobacco, and clove on the
back.
Finish: The
supporting characters included bold clove, cinnamon, black pepper, oak spice, lemon
zest, and chocolate. The closing scene’s runtime was 1:37, and my hard palate
tingled well beyond the closing credits.
Bottle, Bar, or Bust: Moonlight
Mayhem! 2 drank at least a dozen points above its stated proof. It was potent,
numbing, sweet, slightly herbal, and spicy all at once.
The MGP Bourbon was mostly
unrecognizable, and that’s a good thing. It isn’t that I don’t enjoy MGP’s
distillate (I am a big fan), but it's nice to see someone direct such a well-recognized
superstar into an unusual role.
The role of the
proof was brilliant. Anything more would have been overpowering and
distracting. Anything less would have turned off the audience. When you factor
in the ticket price, Moonlight Mayhem! 2 becomes a summer blockbuster and wins my Bottle
award. Cheers!
My Simple, Easy-to-Understand
Rating System
- Bottle = Buy It
- Bar = Try It
- Bust = Leave It
Whiskeyfellow encourages you to enjoy your whiskey as you see fit,
but begs you to do so responsibly.
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