So, here’s the deal – Rogue Spirits, the distillery portion of Rogue Ales, is based here in Oregon just like we are. I’ve always secretly rooted for good Oregon whiskey, since it’s in our own backyard and all, but so far Rogue has tended not to meet our expectations of quality (i.e. their Chipotle Whiskey currently holds our lowest-ever review score). I have guarded optimism, however, for their latest whiskey just announced, a two-year-old Oregon Single Malt Whiskey.

Rogue Spirits Oregon Single Malt Whiskey is not necessarily a new release for the distillery, just likely a much-improved leap forward from what…