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 Michael Cervin | Oct 31, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
Redemption offers a “cask series” of whiskies, each one finished in a different used barrel. For their rye, they chose to use old rum barrels, and yes, older barrels do impart flavor. Gimmicky or not, cask finished whiskies are popular, if not curious because they are... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 19, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
In 2013 Barrell Craft Spirits launched in Louisville, Kentucky and it was somewhat unconventional at the time. Instead of building their own distillery, the decision was made to blend what they felt were “exceptional” casks from established producers, then bottle... 
by Rich Cook | May 25, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
The trick at cask strength – especially at a number like this one carries – is to find the balance point between the spirit’s inherent heat and the barrel selection. Mission accomplished in a big, bold way here, with aromas and flavors of caramel, vanilla...
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