Still Austin Monster Mash, 2025. This is a release I about cried over when a work meeting got between me and the drop, but I was at least able to source a 50ml sample!

Here’s some words from Still Austin on this release:

“Inside each bottle lies a mash bill of truly supernatural proportions: 28% malted white corn, 23% white corn, 28% malted wheat, 13% malted rye, and 8% malted barley”.

I believe this is non-age stated, 112 proof, and distilled and aged by Still Austin Whiskey Co.

Nose : Cherry, Grape, Gobstoppers. Decent bit of ethanol but nothing too crazy. Very interesting candy-like nose.

Palate : Oh man. Pie crust, cherry, more grape. Oily as can be but feels like it changes every 5 minutes, just like a gobstopper. Speaking of which, a nice sweet candy like note is here. Finish ramps up with a bit of heat and the smallest touch of spice on the finish. I cannot believe how complex this is for being “aged at least 4 years”.  My god.

MSRP : $120 plus tax, and only available through their online release. This sold out in what looked like 2-3 minutes, tops.

Score : 8.6

The t8ke Scoring Scale :

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out

2 | Poor | I wouldn't consume by choice

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things l'd rather have

5 | Good | Good, just fine

6 | Very Good | A cut above

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect