Thirteenth Colony Barrel Symphony Composition No.1 Blend of Bourbon & Rye Whiskeys

Thirteenth Colony threw out the conventional playbook. Blending straight bourbon and straight rye isn't exactly groundbreaking, but nailing the precise intersection of their distinct personalities remains incredibly elusive. Barrel Symphony Composition No. 1 fuses 87% six-year-old bourbon with a crucial 13% spike of seven-year-old rye. It demands your immediate attention. Bottled at a formidable 116.2 proof, this unabashed liquid surges with profound maple sweetness and a jagged, spice-driven edge that only well-aged rye provides. The distillers bypassed mere mixing to orchestrate a downright symphonic collision of heavy grains and seasoned wood. 

This debut release redefines what a cask-strength hybrid should accomplish. Instead of letting the rye overpower the softer corn elements, the composition builds immense tension. You get the familiar, deeply roasted warmth of an expertly matured Georgia bourbon colliding head-on with an earthy, botanical rye kick. It drinks magnificently served neat. Those who prefer a few drops of water will find the high-proof threshold remarkably forgiving, unlocking a trove of dark chocolate and nuanced herbal intricacies.

• 87% Bourbon (aged 6 years) and 13% Rye (aged 7 years)
• Bottled at a cask strength of 116.2 proof
• Expertly crafted in Americus, Georgia

Nose: Warm honey and maple sweetness lead the aromatic charge, intricately weaving through robust dark chocolate, vivid floral notes, and a subtle herbaceous undertone.

Palate: Spiced orchard fruit collides with intense baking spice before settling into a rich, doughy sweetness that coats the mouth with immense viscosity.

Finish: Sweet corn and dark malt endure through a remarkably smooth, balanced warmth that completely defies the formidable cask strength proof.

Pair this robust blend with a deeply charred ribeye steak. The heavily caramelized crust mirrors the whiskey's rich maple sweetness flawlessly. You'll find smoked gouda cheese also provides a phenomenal accompaniment. Sharp dairy fat slices right through the herbaceous rye spice with remarkable precision. Alternatively, serve velvety dark chocolate truffles to amplify those lingering cocoa notes.