by Michael Cervin | Aug 17, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is aged in charred new oak barrels for at least four years before it is transferred to used whiskey barrels. It’s 100% rye, sourced from Canada and bottled uncut and unfiltered. This is a very grain-forward rye, and there’s less use... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 26, 2023 | Whiskey
When barrel proof is intentional, it’s important to get the mash bill right so that the ABV serves to enhance everything. While the details of the bill are not disclosed, you’ll know at first sip that this is exactly what’s going on here. Rich, fruited... 
by Rich Cook | Jun 1, 2023 | Whiskey
The distillery calls this an “exploratory offering” – it’s their second one following their Seismic Rye Single Barrel that came out last year. The Three Wood (so named for use of maple charcoal, charred white oak and apple wood) offers aromas of pie spice... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 15, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
Stillwater crafts a rye that wants to be noticed. Though aggressive and fairly high proof, the entry is smooth and alluring. There are definite notes of rye spice, followed by dark caramel, brown sugar, apricot, light resin, browned butter, cinnamon and black pepper.... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 27, 2023 | Rye, Uncategorized, Whiskey
I’ll confess – I much prefer Rye when it comes to American Whiskey. There’s a clean character that stays bright and fresh if Whiskey can carry such descriptors. This flamethrower shows real purity on the nose, with lively rooty spice and just a hint of the... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 29, 2022 | Whiskey
Distiller Brian McKenzie’s grandfather grew up near Sterling, Scotland, and his Finger Lakes Distilling is modeled after a Scotch distillery in style and methodology. That said, this Pot Still Whiskey is decidedly Irish in style, with a mash bill of 80% unmalted...
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