Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whiskey

Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky

American Single Malt Whisky | 50% ABV (100 Proof) | 700 mL | Virginia, USA | 100% Malted Barley | Old Rasputin Stout Cask Finish | Limited Edition

Process & Profile
Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer’s Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky is a limited American single malt created through a collaboration between Virginia Distillery Company and North Coast Brewing Co. This release starts with whisky made from 100% malted barley, aged in premium ex-bourbon barrels for more than five years before being finished in North Coast Brewing Co. Old Rasputin Stout barrels. Just eight barrels were sourced for the release, giving this bottle real small-run appeal for single malt fans and collectors alike.

What makes this whisky especially compelling is the way the stout cask finish builds on the single malt base rather than overpowering it. The ex-bourbon maturation lays down the vanilla, oak, and malt foundation, while the Old Rasputin stout barrels add darker, richer layers that bring more roasted character and dessert-toned depth. This gives the whisky a profile that feels distinctive within the American single malt category, especially for shoppers looking for a bottle that crosses over naturally between whiskey and craft beer audiences.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: almond kringle, honeycomb, bright citrus zest, and soft malt richness
• Palate: dark chocolate, roasted malt, honeyed sweetness, and layered stout influence
• Mid-palate: citrus lift gives way to deeper cocoa, grain character, and warming oak
• Finish: rich and lingering with chocolate, malt hops, toasted oak, and subtle sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Collaboration between Virginia Distillery Company and North Coast Brewing Co.
• Finished in Old Rasputin Stout barrels
• Made from 100% malted barley
• Aged in ex-bourbon barrels for over five years before finishing
• Limited edition release drawn from just eight barrels
• Strong crossover appeal for both American single malt and craft beer enthusiasts

How to Enjoy
Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky is best enjoyed neat first so the stout cask influence and single malt base can fully open in the glass. Let it rest for a few minutes before sipping to bring out more of the chocolate, malt, citrus, and honeycomb notes. A few drops of water can help soften the richer roasted tones and reveal more of the whisky’s sweeter malt core. This is also a great bottle to pour alongside a stout-inspired dessert or even a dark beer tasting if you want to explore the barrel-finishing connection more directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky?
Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky is a limited American single malt whisky made from 100% malted barley, aged in ex-bourbon barrels for over five years, and finished in Old Rasputin Stout barrels.

2. What does Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky taste like?
Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky shows notes of almond kringle, honeycomb, bright citrus zest, dark chocolate, roasted malt, and lingering stout-cask richness.

3. How is Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky made?
Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky is made from 100% malted barley, aged in premium ex-bourbon barrels for more than five years, then finished in North Coast Brewing Co. Old Rasputin Stout barrels.

4. What makes Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky special?
Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky is special because it combines American single malt whisky with a stout cask finish, was sourced from just eight barrels, and brings together two respected producers in one limited release.

5. Where can I buy Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky?
You can purchase Virginia Distillery Co. x North Coast Brewing The Brewer's Coalition Old Rasputin Stout Cask Single Malt Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium and limited-edition spirits.