Distiller Notes
Sienna with polished brass highlights. The earthy base underscores complex sparks of other aromas. Initial Linzertorte, Ovaltine and s’mores chocolate notes are followed by spicy hints of cardamom, gingerbread and dried currants. With time, violet and orchid floral phrases surface counterbalanced by savory roasted cashew. Cinnamon and malt lead a strong, spicy arrival on the palate balanced by pops of bright lemon zest, sweet caramel, and soft mulling spices. The palate is left with waves of black pepper and seawater salinity in a gently smoldering ball of spices.
Proof: 117.5
Known for its peppery, spicy bite, Rye serves as the ideal base for cocktails like the Sazerac, Manhattan or Old Fashioned. In order for a spirit to be labeled an American Rye Whiskey, the mash bill must be comprised of at least 51% rye grain. The remainder of the mash is most often a combination of malted barley, wheat or corn. After distillation is complete, the spirit is transferred to unused, charred white oak barrels for a minimum of two years, though many producers choose to age longer.