Dead Guy Whiskey Review

🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks – Episode: “Dead Guy Whiskey: Rogue’s Coastal Single Malt Experiment”

Welcome back, whiskey adventurers! Today, we're exploring a distinctive regional expression from Oregon’s Rogue Distillery—Dead Guy Whiskey. Inspired by their popular Dead Guy Ale, this malt whiskey is a quirky twist on traditional spirits, aged with a Pacific coastal influence. Let’s pour in and see if that ocean breeze adds flavor or just air.  Let’s welcome our special guest, Paul Murray.

🌊 The Rogue Coastal Concept

Dead Guy Whiskey is a 100% malted barley American single malt, distilled in Newport, Oregon, then aged at sea level near the Pacific, including exposure to Yaquina Bay’s salty sea air. It matures for at least two years in new American oak barrels—no corn, no rye, no pretender, just malted barley.

🥃 Tasting Notes

Nose
Bright and malty, with fresh orange citrus, sweet honey-raisins, and a gentle sea‑air salinity paired with vanilla and woody notes.

Palate
Clean and easy-going, leaning light but balanced: green tea, lemon, buttered brown sugar, touches of pepper and toasted cereal, plus a hint of dark chocolate and sea salt. You’ll also catch gentle barley spice and a slightly grassy depth.

Finish
Medium-length and grainy, with lingering malt sweetness, clean oak, oak tannins, and a whisper of coastal totiness. The finish balances oak structure and gentle herbal/spicy notes.

🎯 Who Should Try It?

• Curious drinkers who want a non-Kentucky malt whiskey with coastal character.
• Fans of DIPA-like malt textures or those who enjoy Rogue’s Dead Guy Ale.
• Folks who appreciate light, easy sippers, neat or in whiskey-forward spritzers.

❗ Caveats

• At 80 proof, it lacks punch and bourbon’s oak power—some find it thin and under-oaked.
• Its classification as “whisky” irks Scotch sticklers, while others find the flavor tequila-adjacent or soapy.
• Priced around $45–50, some argue you'd get more bang for buck elsewhere.

✅ Final Verdict: 3/5

Dead Guy Whiskey is an intriguing, coastal-aged American single malt—smooth, grainy, and mildly salty. It’s not a barrel-buster, but it brings a cool regional vibe and easy approachability. If you’re looking for something unique and local to the West Coast, give it a try—just don’t expect bourbon-level depth or heat.

That’s our pour on Dead Guy Whiskey! Whether this coastal dram sinks or floats in your lineup depends on taste, mood, and curiosity. Until next time, keep exploring—and remember, variety is the spice of sipping. Cheers! 🥃

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