Bearface Canadian Whisky has announced the release of Matsutake 01 – the US debut of the Wilderness Series.
Bearface introduced this elementally aged whisky infused with wild Matsutake mushrooms for a unique umami finish. Inspired by the elements, flavors, and changing seasons of the whisky’s wild Canadian home, Bearface created The Wilderness Series, a limited-edition series of whisky that turns tradition on its head. The first collection within the Wilderness Series is an Elementally Aged trilogy blend of French Oak, Sherry Pipes and Casked Matsutake.
“This Matsutake expression has been a long time in the making,” says Bearface Canadian Whisky Master Blender Andrés Faustinelli. “With each new limited release, we strive to shatter category norms and challenge traditions. I know Bearface Matsutake does just that. As seen with the latest spirits trends – umami flavors are in. The Matsutake mushroom grows once a year in the Canadian wilderness making it highly covetable and rare and brings a sophistication to this bottle unlike any other whisky.”
Elemental aging is a process where hand-selected oak casks are matured in repurposed shipping containers and exposed to the elements of the Canadian wilderness. The fluctuating temperatures within the Bear Country’s extreme northern climate amplifies how the whisky and wood interact, transforming the liquid inside the casks for a bolder, smoother flavor.
The limited-edition Bearface Matsutake is cask-infused with foraged matsutake, which is scarce around the world but abundant in Vancouver. The result, Bearface Wilderness Series 01 Matsutake, is a complex and layered whisky with savory and cinnamon notes, followed by wild, earthy warmness and umami finish with subtle flavors from the fresh forest floor.
Bearface Matsutake Whisky is 85 proof and is available for $44.99.
