Scott Minton reveals Dragon's Milk is making whiskey, not just stouts, in this Bourbon Barrel Talk episode.
This episode of Bourbon Barrel Talk features host Scott Minton reviewing two whiskeys from the Dragon's Milk brand. The focus is on the Dragon's Milk Small Batch and Bonded bourbon expressions. Scott is joined by his co-host in their Brock Bourbon Bar setting.
The whiskeys are produced by New Holland Brewing, located in Holland, Michigan. Dragon's Milk is primarily known for its barrel-aged stouts, including milk stouts. The company's "Origin Series" of whiskey launched approximately three years ago. A notable release in that series is a toasted barrel expression, which Scott mentions he could not obtain for this tasting. He acquired these bottles from the distillery in Michigan with the help of a family member. The physical bottles feature a distinctive design with a copper-colored bottom and a black top section. The black portion is textured to resemble dragon scales, similar in concept to bottles from the New Riff distillery.
Scott clarifies that the city is named Holland, while the brewery is named New Holland. He admits he previously thought the entire location was called New Holland. The whiskeys represent the brand's expansion from its stout beer foundation into distilled spirits. The review will assess how these bourbons stand apart from the company's famous beer offerings.
The discussion is informal and conversational, centered on a shared tasting experience. The tone is relaxed and exploratory, typical of a hobbyist review.
This episode is ideal for bourbon enthusiasts interested in craft distillers and brands diversifying from brewing. Listeners seeking highly technical or historical deep dives on major distilleries might find it less relevant.
