Virginia American Single Malt Whiskey Blue Ridge Toasted Barrel

Virginia American Single Malt Whiskey

Blue Ridge Toasted Barrel

Size: 700 mL

Proof: 93

This is the American single malt that politely steals bourbon drinkers from their usual seat at the bar. 🥃

Solomon and the Liquor Lineup team agree: Blue Ridge Toasted Barrel drinks with a bourbon soul while speaking fluent malt.

Crafted from 100% malted barley and finished in toasted barrels inspired by classic bourbon maturation, this whiskey layers familiar warmth with a fresh Appalachian accent. The toasted barrel influence pulls caramelized sugars and soft oak to the front, smoothing the path for bourbon fans curious about the American single malt category.

What You’ll Taste

•  Nose: Toasted oak, honeyed grain, vanilla cream, and a hint of baked apple
• Palate: Caramelized malt, light toffee, cinnamon toast, and soft baking spice
• Finish: Medium-long, gently sweet, with lingering oak and malted chocolate notes

Why Bourbon Drinkers Love It

•  Toasted barrel aging delivers bourbon-adjacent caramel and vanilla
• Approachable 93 proof keeps it smooth without sacrificing character
• Malt depth adds complexity without veering smoky or sharp

How We Recommend Drinking It

Start neat or with a single cube to let the toasted barrel do the talking.

If you’re feeling playful, it shines in a Malt Old Fashioned with a touch of demerara and orange peel.

Perfect Pairings

•  Smoked almonds or candied pecans
• Roast chicken or pork tenderloin
• Milk chocolate or malted chocolate truffles

Bottom line:

If bourbon is your comfort zone and curiosity is tapping you on the shoulder, this Blue Ridge Toasted Barrel is the handshake between worlds. A true bridge whiskey and a standout American single malt worthy of your shelf.