Corsair Triple Smoke American Single Malt Whiskey
Corsair Triple Smoke American Single Malt Whiskey is the whiskey that put Corsair Distillery on the map — an 80-proof (40% ABV) American single malt built from three separately smoked malts: barley smoked over cherrywood from Wisconsin, beechwood from Germany, and peat from Scotland. Pot-distilled in Nashville, Tennessee and aged in new charred American oak, it was named Whisky Advocate's Artisan Whiskey of the Year in a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Malt: Three individually smoked malts — Wisconsin cherrywood, German beechwood, Scottish peat
- Process: Pot-distilled, aged in new charred American oak, no artificial flavors or colors
- Producer: Corsair Distillery, Nashville, Tennessee
Three Smokes, One Whiskey
Most smoked whiskeys pick one fuel and commit; Corsair splits its malted barley into three fractions and smokes each separately — sweet cherrywood smoke, earthy beechwood, and mossy Scottish peat — so the smoke reads layered and balanced from nose to finish rather than a single blunt note. The result has the sweetness of an American whiskey with the rich smoke of an Islay single malt scotch, per the distillery's own tasting notes. It has collected hardware along the way: Double Gold at San Francisco, Gold at the American Craft Spirits Association, and that Whisky Advocate Artisan Whiskey of the Year nod. Browse the Corsair collection and discover more boundary-pushing American whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Smoke and cherry pervade the palate, finished by a slight brininess from the mossy peat. The nose carries balanced smoke over sweet malt; the mid-palate shows fruit and cherry layered with beechwood earthiness. The finish is gentle but lengthy, sweet and spicy with a faint bourbon tingle.
How to Enjoy
A favorite of Scotch drinkers hunting an American peated malt — pour it neat to compare the three smoke sources. Bartenders reach for it in smoky cocktails: a Triple Smoke Penicillin or a smoky Old Fashioned shows off the cherry-and-peat character beautifully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three smokes in Corsair Triple Smoke?
Cherrywood from Wisconsin, beechwood from Germany, and peat from Scotland — three separately smoked malted-barley fractions, pot-distilled together.
Is Corsair Triple Smoke a Scotch?
No. It is an American single malt whiskey distilled in Tennessee, though the peat smoke gives it an Islay-like character that Scotch drinkers tend to love.
What proof is Corsair Triple Smoke?
80 proof (40% ABV) per the distillery's official shop — see the Metadata flag about a conflicting 100-proof retailer listing before applying.
Pick up Corsair Triple Smoke online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — Whisky Advocate's Artisan Whiskey of the Year, ready to order today.