by Michael Cervin | Sep 21, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
Typically, I’m not a fan of finished bourbons or ryes in various flavor-of-the-month barrels, in part because they seem to be in a type of wood not conducive to helping the spirit attain maturity in any meaningful way. I have to say, however, that the Ammunition Rye,... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 30, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
There’s an initial sweetness to this – no surprise since maple is in the name. Tap 357 was finished with Canadian maple syrup sourced from Quebec. This begins with a blend of 3, 5, and 7-year Canadian rye whiskies that have aged in used bourbon barrels. The... 
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 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 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...
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