{"product_id":"thornton-distilling-single-cask-american-single-malt-whisky","title":"Thornton Distilling Single Cask American Single Malt Whisky","description":"Thornton Distilling Single Cask American Single Malt Whisky is a cask strength American single malt at 55% ABV, pot distilled in Illinois using Midwestern grain and limestone-filtered artesian water. This distillery exclusive represents a hand-selected expression from their French oak puncheon infinity cask, bottled non-chill filtered with no color added to preserve the whisky's natural character and bold prairie terroir.\n\nBorn from a restored 1857 brewery in Thornton, Illinois, this craft distillery established in 2015 marries traditional single malt techniques with distinctly Midwestern ingredients. Their American single malt program celebrates prairie terroir through carefully sourced local grains and limestone-filtered artesian water, creating whiskies that capture the essence of Illinois while honoring time-tested distillation methods.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, toasted oak, vanilla cream, dried fruit, honey sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold grain character, French oak spices, maple syrup, dark chocolate, warming alcohol heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long finish with lingering oak tannins, sweet grain, peppery spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55% (110 proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThornton Distilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThornton, Illinois\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrench Oak Puncheon Infinity Cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot Distilled, Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full cask strength power showcases the French oak influence and Midwest grain character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distillery exclusive single cask bottling offers unique terroir expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Distillery Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience Illinois single malt innovation and prairie whisky making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-selected single cask makes for memorable sharing and gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Thornton Single Cask American Single Malt taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cask strength single malt delivers bold grain character with rich French oak influence, featuring caramel and vanilla notes balanced by warming spice and long oak tannins. The high proof amplifies the Midwestern grain sweetness while the infinity cask adds complex oak layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Thornton Single Cask good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 55% ABV, this whisky works excellently in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds or Manhattans where its grain character and oak spices can shine through. The cask strength allows for dilution while maintaining flavor intensity in mixed drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Thornton Single Cask American Single Malt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart neat to experience the full cask strength character, then add a few drops of water to open up the flavors. The high proof benefits from slight dilution, which releases more of the French oak complexity and Midwestern grain sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Thornton Distilling Single Cask special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a distillery exclusive single cask bottling that showcases Illinois terroir through limestone-filtered artesian water and Midwestern grains. The French oak puncheon infinity cask and non-chill filtered bottling preserve the whisky's natural character and bold flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Thornton Single Cask worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a distillery exclusive single cask American single malt at cask strength, this offers unique value for craft whisky enthusiasts interested in Midwest distilling innovation. The combination of traditional pot distillation and prairie terroir creates a distinctive expression unavailable elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thornton Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42143295012919,"sku":"TDSCASMW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_4508bbe8-0eaf-4b05-8980-64dba26a9643.jpg?v=1773679452","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/thornton-distilling-single-cask-american-single-malt-whisky","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}