Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co. Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 47.5% Proof: 95 Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $50 Appearance: Amber Old Forester Statesman Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, oak, maple, cinnamon, vanilla, orange Palate: Pepper, anise, oak, and a tiny bit of caramel Finish: Rough finish of pepper, spice, and oak Read more…
Company: Templeton Rye Spirits, Inc Distillery: MGP – Imported Grains From Germany Region: Templeton, Indiana Aging: 10 years Barrel No: 3353 ABV: 52% Proof: 104 Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $90 Appearance: Dark Amber Templeton Rye 10 Year Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, wood chips, clove, baking spices, allspice Palate: Rich caramel and butterscotch, Read more…
Company: Barrell Craft Spirits Distillery: Blend of Indiana and Tennessee Rye Whiskey Region: Indiana and Tennessee Aging: No Age Statement – Finished in Rum, Port, and Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Barrels ABV: 61.72% Proof: 123.44 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $80 Appearance: Dark Gold Barrell Dovetail Whiskey Tasting Notes Nose: Light caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, vanilla, sugar cane, Read more…
Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Company Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 57.5% Proof: 115 Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $55 Appearance: Gold Nose: Dark Molasses, vanilla, rich buttery brown sugar, a bit of dark fruit Palate: Rich caramel flavors, charred oak, buttery mouthfeel, cherry, plum, slight malt, and Read more…
Distillery: Heaven Hill Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Price: $25 Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Rye spices, pepper, vanilla, toasted oak barrel, toffee Palate: Caramel, rye spices, oak, light vanilla, grains, malt flavors Finish: Medium finish with caramel and rye spice Is Rittenhouse Rye Approachable? Rittenhouse Rye is a fairly easy whiskey to drink, but Read more…
Distillery: Old Elk Distillery Region: Fort Collins, Colorado Aging: 6+ Years and finished 1.5 Years in Sherry Casks, 1.25 Years in Armagnac Casks, 3-8 Months in Port Casks, and 3-6 Months in Cognac Casks ABV: 55.3% Proof: 110.6 Mash Bill: 51% Corn, 34% Malted Barley, 15% Rye Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $120 Appearance: Dark Amber Read more…
Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Company Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Corn, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $50 Appearance: Amber Nose: Sweet, buttery caramel, lightly toasted oak, brown sugar, vanilla Palate: Smooth butterscotch candy, vanilla – kind of reminds me of Caramel Creams and Cow Read more…
Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co. Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Mash Bill: 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, 15% Corn Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $30 Appearance: Amber Old Forester 100 Proof Rye Tasting Notes Nose: Honey, vanilla, light fruits, citrus, green apple, anise seed, grain, cinnamon, allspice, floral, herbs, rye spice, Read more…
Company: Templeton Rye Spirits, Inc Distillery: MGP – Imported Grains From Germany Region: Templeton, Indiana Aging: 6 Years in first fill American Oak flame charred barrels – finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks for an additional 9 months ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $55 Appearance: Amber Templeton Rye – Oloroso Sherry Read more…
Company: Knob Creek Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery Region: Clermont, Kentucky Aging: 9 Years ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $42 Appearance: Dark Gold Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes Nose: Maple Syrup… like you just lifted a plate of home-cooked pancakes to your nose and sniffed Read more…