Hooten Young Zinfandel Cask Finish American Whiskey
Hooten Young Zinfandel Cask Finish American Whiskey is the limited-edition wine-barrel experiment from the veteran-owned brand: 6-year-old American whiskey finished in Zinfandel barrels from Mauritson Winery's Rockpile Vineyard, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Discovered by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, it marries the house style — maple, cream, soft oak — with red fruit and Asian spice from the Zin casks. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Age: 6 years, finished in Zinfandel wine barrels
- Size: 750mL
- Casks: Mauritson Winery's Rockpile Vineyard Zinfandel barrels
- Profile: maple, cream, red fruit, Asian spice, baking spice, soft oak
- Origin: Indiana, USA
Whiskey Meets Rockpile Zinfandel
Wine-cask finishing lives or dies on the cask, and Hooten Young picked well: Mauritson's Rockpile Vineyard sits on rocky volcanic slopes in Sonoma County, producing Zinfandels of unusual intensity. Those barrels lend the 6-year whiskey a fruit-forward layer — red berries, ripe fruit, a flicker of exotic spice — without drowning the maple-and-cream house character. The result is a limited bottling that drinks like the best of both worlds: whiskey warmth with wine-cask depth. See more American whiskey and the Hooten Young collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, plums, dried fruits, toffee, oak, hint of spice. Palate: maple, cream, red fruit, Asian spice, baking spice, soft oak, light vanilla. Finish: smooth, lightly spiced, lingering warmth.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat or on a single cube — the wine-cask fruit shows best unadorned. It also makes a compelling Manhattan variation for the wine-curious whiskey drinker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine barrels were used? Zinfandel barrels from Mauritson Winery's Rockpile Vineyard in Sonoma County.
How old is the whiskey? 6 years before the Zinfandel cask finish.
Is it limited? Yes — a limited-edition wine-barrel release.
For a pour that bridges wine and whiskey, order Hooten Young Zin Cask online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
