Matryoshka 2020

12.75% ABV

Matryoshka is the Russian name for nesting dolls. And much like those wooden dolls, the Matryoshka series releases in many variations, each one more intricate than the last. Look for Bourbon Barrel Matryoshka 2020 around the Pacific Northwest at the start of winter, followed by several smaller batch variations releasing at Fort George’s The Aftermath – the day after the Festival of Dark Arts.

Variations Releasing on Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at The Aftermath
Maple Bourbon Barrel Matryoshka with More Maple
Maple Bourbon Barrel Matryoshka with Maple & Coffee Beans
Westward Whiskey Matryoshka with Vanilla
Westward Whiskey Matryoshka with Vanilla & Hazelnut
Westward Whiskey Matryoshka with Vanilla, Hazelnut, & Blackberries
Woodinville Rye Whiskey Matryoshka with Cocoa Nibs

Brewer's Notes

The 2020 Matryoshka begins with Fort George’s From Astoria With Love and is transferred to barrels in the Lovell Showroom to age.

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