5 Year Aged Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Distilled by New Riff Distilling. 91% Rye, 9% Malted Barley. All Aging in seasoned medium toast new #4 char American white oak barrels. Bottled at 49.1% ABV – Non Chill Filtered. No additives.
Release Spring 2023: In our relentless pursuit to give you the best expression of rye flavor, we have made adjustments to our proof (up from 90 to 98.2) and our mash bill (from 95/5 to 91/9). The results are superb and will be complemented by the release of a cask strength and single barrel expressions shortly.
AROMA
Dutch Apple Pie, toasted brioche, bright baking spices, biscuit notes and ripe tree fruits - apples and pears. Evolves to candied pecans, hints of brown butter, and caramelized orange peel. Bright and complex with gorgeous candied fruit and spice notes.
PALATE
Full and complex, with layers. Rich tree fruit notes throughout - significant apple and pear character - that are balanced with a shortbread cookie and cinnamon spice note. The mouthfeel is big and layered, but finishes very clean and dry - with a slight pipe tobacco note.