Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt 750ML

Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt 750ML is a Tennessee single malt whiskey distilled from malted barley in copper pot stills, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. This expression earned a Silver Medal and Certified Craft Distilled Spirit designation from the American Distilling Institute's Judging of Craft Spirits Awards, recognizing its distinctive small-barrel aging approach.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Kelso, Tennessee, USA  |  Single Malt  |  Distillery: Prichard's Distillery

Production & Heritage

Prichard's Distillery operates out of Kelso, Tennessee, and holds a unique distinction among Tennessee whiskey producers: under a grandfathering exemption in a 2013 Tennessee law, it is the only distillery permitted to label its product as Tennessee whiskey without using the Lincoln County Process (charcoal filtration). Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt is distilled in classic copper pot stills following traditional Irish single malt methods, using a mashbill of 100% malted barley. The whiskey is aged in small fifteen-gallon barrels — far smaller than the standard 53-gallon barrels used across the American whiskey industry — which dramatically increases the ratio of wood surface to spirit, accelerating flavor extraction and producing an intensely oak-influenced character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Caramel sweetness arrives first, followed by green apple and earthy malt. Deeper inhales reveal dark chocolate, bright new oak, and a thread of barrel char.

Taste: The entry is thick and full-bodied, with caramel and apple yielding quickly to dominant oak influence from the small-barrel aging. Mid-palate, toasted spices emerge — nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice — alongside clear honey and vanilla custard. The overall profile carries a leathery, lightly smoky quality with soft fruity undertones and a persistent malted barley backbone.

Finish: Medium in length with smoky barrel char, sawdust, and clove spice trailing off gradually. A faint sweetness lingers beneath the wood-driven dryness, keeping the finish balanced rather than tannic.

How to Drink Prichard's Single Malt

Neat or with a few drops of water is the best way to appreciate the concentrated oak and spice character produced by small-barrel aging. The whiskey's thick mouthfeel and malty profile also hold up well on a single large ice cube. For cocktails, try it in a Rob Roy, where the toasted spice and dark chocolate notes complement sweet vermouth beautifully. It also works in a Penicillin, as its earthy malt and barrel char substitute compellingly for Scotch. A Whiskey Sour benefits from the honey and caramel sweetness, which balances citrus without drowning out the grain character.

Best For

• Single malt enthusiasts exploring American interpretations of the style
• Gifting to a whiskey collector who values small-batch, craft-distilled spirits
• Side-by-side tastings comparing Irish, Scottish, and American single malts
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert or dark chocolate

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Prichard's Single Malt taste like? It leads with caramel and green apple before oak, barrel char, and toasted baking spices take over, supported by honey, vanilla custard, and a leathery smokiness. The overall impression is rich, thick-bodied, and heavily wood-influenced due to aging in small fifteen-gallon barrels.

How does Prichard's Single Malt compare to Jameson? Both are pot-still-distilled whiskeys rooted in Irish tradition, but Prichard's Single Malt delivers a noticeably heavier oak and char influence from its small-barrel aging, while Jameson tends toward lighter, smoother fruit and grain notes from triple distillation and standard-size casks. Prichard's is a bolder, more wood-forward dram by comparison.

Is Prichard's Single Malt good for sipping neat? Yes — its thick mouthfeel, layered spice, and concentrated barrel character reward slow, undiluted sipping, though a few drops of water can open up the caramel and fruit notes further.

Where is Prichard's Single Malt made? It is produced at Prichard's Distillery in Kelso, Tennessee, a craft distillery that holds a unique legal exemption allowing it to label its whiskey as Tennessee whiskey without employing the Lincoln County Process.

What foods pair well with Prichard's Single Malt? Dark chocolate truffles echo the cocoa and caramel on the nose. Smoked brisket or pulled pork mirrors the barrel char and clove spice. Aged cheddar complements the oak tannins and honey sweetness. Crème brûlée aligns with the vanilla custard and toasted sugar notes. Roasted nuts, especially pecans, pick up on the warming allspice and cinnamon.

What sizes does Prichard's Single Malt come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle at 80 proof.

Is Prichard's Single Malt worth the price? It positions as a craft-tier American single malt, priced above mainstream blended whiskeys but justified by its pot-still distillation, 100% malted barley mashbill, and labor-intensive small-barrel aging — a process that requires more cooperage and hands-on management than standard production.

Why Prichard's Single Malt?

What separates this whiskey from most American craft releases is the combination of Irish-style pot-still distillation and aggressive small-barrel maturation in fifteen-gallon casks. That barrel size concentrates wood-derived flavors far faster than standard cooperage, producing an oak-forward intensity unusual for a whiskey at 40% ABV. Prichard's Distillery also holds the only legal exemption in Tennessee from the Lincoln County Process, making its approach to Tennessee whiskey production genuinely singular. The ADI Silver Medal confirms that the execution matches the ambition — this is a credible, well-made American single malt with a flavor profile distinct from both its Scottish and Irish counterparts.