10th Street STR Single Malt is the flagship American single malt from 10th Street Distillery, a craft producer in San Jose, California, that has helped put West Coast single malt on the map. The STR in the name refers to the maturation: the whisky is aged in Shaved Toasted Recharred casks, a technique in which the interior of a previously used barrel is shaved down by a few millimeters, then re toasted and lightly recharred. This reenergizes the wood so it imparts fresh, vibrant character more quickly while retaining some of the cask's original influence, and the approach has become a favorite among modern distillers as a midpoint between tired refill barrels and aggressive virgin oak. The spirit itself is a non peated single malt, double distilled in all copper pot stills and bottled without chill filtering at 46 percent ABV to preserve its full texture and complexity. Built entirely on malted barley and crafted in the distinctive microclimate of the San Jose area, it is a polished, approachable expression that drinks well below its proof, with a soft, almost airy mouthfeel. The recharred casks come through assertively, layering roasty, espresso like depth and warm baking spice over the malt's natural sweetness. A double gold medalist at both the New York International Spirits Competition and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, STR offers a light golden pour with a nose of sweet caramel and butterscotch, a palate of cherry like sweetness woven with vanilla bean, nutmeg, and clove, and a smooth, rounded finish full of candied fruit, making it an excellent introduction to the fast growing American single malt category.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
10th Street |
| Distillery |
10th Street Distillery, San Jose, California |
| Producer |
10th Street Distillery |
| Category |
American Single Malt Whisky |
| Expression |
STR (Shaved Toasted Recharred), non peated |
| Age Statement |
No age statement |
| Mashbill |
100% malted barley (single malt) |
| Maturation |
Aged in Shaved Toasted Recharred (STR) casks |
| Bottling |
Double distilled in copper pot stills, non chill filtered |
| ABV |
46% |
| Proof |
92 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
California |
Tasting Notes
Color: Light golden honey.
Nose: Lightly spicy, with sweet caramel and butterscotch and a touch of candied orange peel.
Palate: Soft and complex, with cherry like sweetness, vanilla bean, nutmeg, and clove, plus a roasty, espresso like depth from the recharred casks.
Finish: Smooth and round, filled with candied fruit.
FAQ
What does STR mean? It stands for Shaved Toasted Recharred, the cask treatment used to mature this whisky, where used barrels are shaved, re toasted, and lightly recharred to reenergize the wood.
Is it peated? No. The STR Single Malt is a non peated style, made entirely from malted barley.
Where is it made? It is double distilled in copper pot stills and matured at 10th Street Distillery in San Jose, California.
What proof is it? 46 percent ABV, or 92 proof, and it is bottled non chill filtered.
Has it won awards? Yes. It earned Double Gold at both the New York International Spirits Competition and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Where can I buy 10th Street STR Single Malt online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
