This is a new Tasting Talk on Distilling the West where Dan and Dave sit down with a bottle of Hinterhaus Distilling’s Trapper’s Oath, a bold and complex whiskey that captures the rugged spirit of the Sierra Nevada. Made from a thoughtful blend of locally sourced grains and mountain spring water, Trapper’s Oath is aged in new American oak barrels at elevation, developing rich layers of caramel, toasted oak, and a hint of alpine spice.

Dan and Dave talk about the whiskey’s deep amber color, its smooth yet powerful character, and the balance between sweetness and smoke that makes Hinterhaus one of their favorite small-batch producers. As always, they share tasting notes, personal impressions, and a few stories along the way.