Hatch Doc Wahl Single MaltBatch 545% ABVThis whiskey brings a few firsts. This was my first single malt from my home state of WI. Then come to find out, this was Hatch Distilling's first whiskey that was fermented, distilled, and aged on site in Egg Harbor WI, and wow, what a way to start! Fermentation is a huge part of whiskey, especially Single Malt.  With this release they're paying homage to the Godfather of fermentation, Robert 'Doc' Wahl. Getting into the particulars, on the nose, this is strikingly dry hay/alfalfa, dry cereal and honey.  It's fairly pungent and dense, but there's also a subtle light fruit coming through.  Onto the taste and there is no surprise right away.  It's a sweet, grain heavy initial taste, followed by a tangy sweetness that's almost fruity.  The honeyed breadiness is a common thread throughout the entire sip right up until the very end.  Right at the very back end, it turns into caramel, toffee, and a nice warming spice. That spice carries all the way through the finish with glimpses of the cereal, honey, fruit, and a touch of bitterness to really round things out.  Egg Harbor is up in door county, the thumb of WI. With lots of tourism in the area, if you find yourself anywhere near, the distillery is well worth the visit.  They make a plethora of spirits and their gin is my favorite gin I've had to date.  While you're there grab a flight and try out this Doc Wahl Single Malt! Cheers to this American Spirit!