Cats Eye Distillery- Essence of Iowa Whiskey

Description

Whiskey: Cats Eye Distillery- Essence of Iowa

We met this challenge and our first whiskey product is called ‘Essence of Iowa’. We take and age only the premium cuts from the hearts of the distillation run in charred oak barrels.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Iowa, USA

Distillery: Cats Eye Distillery

At Cat’s Eye Distillery our mission was to learn and understand the scientific processes which go into creating a hand crafted whiskey from corn that would be perfect for both beginners and refined whiskey drinkers. We met this challenge and our first whiskey product is called ‘Essence of Iowa’. We take and age only the premium cuts from the hearts of the distillation run in charred oak barrels. Customers who typically do not like whiskey and try it are usually amazed at how smooth it is with no after bite associated with some other whiskies.

Cats Eye Distillery- Essence of Iowa Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet corn, vanilla, caramel and coconut.

Palate: Caramel, corn, custard, slight nuttiness.

Finish: Very smooth with nice length.

Distillery Information

In 2016, we founded the Cats Eye Distillery in Bettendorf, IA after previous experience owning another distillery. Hours of research, training classes and time spent visiting other micro-distilleries culminated in our dream coming true. A lover of outer space and a member of the Quad Cities Astronomical Society, Baker (Owner) was inspired by a photo of a cat’s eye nebula taken by the Hubble Telescope. Not sure that his audience would quite make the connection, he chose to photograph his daughter’s cat for the logo, and the name just stuck. One of the reasons we started is because of family, we believe in family, and we’re trying to promote family values. We believe in Bettendorf, and we are supporters of it. It’s personal for us to make this alcohol the right way and not cut corners and use the best local ingredients we can find.[We’re unique in] just our ability to understand the science and fine tune the product as we’re making them. We really understand the science behind the processes. With just a handful of local whiskey distilleries in the area. The process behind making whiskey is a long and somewhat complicated — one.