Francin Barley Cask Whiskey

Available for pick-up at the winery. Contact the winery for shipping to OR, KY and DC.

Made up of 80% Francin Barley and 20% Pinot Noir brandy, the whiskey was aged 30 months in a re-purposed French oak wine barrel that was charred to #2 level. The former Pinot Noir barrel was renewed by ReWine, a local company that removes the layer of neutral oak from the interior of the barrel to expose new oak. The barrel is re-toasted to wine barrel specifications and then charred to whiskey barrel levels.

It went into barrel at 118 proof and after many trials of watering it to lower levels we were stuck - it was great at both 102 proof and full Cask Strength. "We can't bottle BOTH, can we?" asked Matt.  "... of course we can," Jim replied, "We're Patty Green, that's what we do."  We hope you enjoy both versions of the Francin as much as we do. 

Francin Barley is a two-row Czech barley that was recently introduced into the northwest only since the turn of the century and has found growing success between The Gorge and the Wallowa Mountains in the northeast corner of Oregon. This barley has traditionally been used in pilsner and lager style beers and is prized for its clarity and range of flavors.

The flavor profile can be best described as if the best and most delicious snickerdoodle cookie had been magically transformed into whiskey. Richness, texture, sweetness and, of course, cinnamon all swirl together to give this whiskey incredibly appealing flavors, immense texture and a finish that lingers well over the top of the 102 proof ABV. This is a rare, beautiful whiskey that will cross the boundaries of any number of people who enjoy whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon or any other designation of distilled grain.

Only 21 cases bottled