Barrell Rye Whiskey Batch #004

10-year-old Indiana Rye barrels with notes of brown sugar and a touch of smoke had 5 and 6-year-old barrels layered in for fruit and spice character. 14-year-old Canadian barrels were added for their dry herbal notes. The result is fruit-forward rye with layers of depth.

This rye blend highlights rye's earthier side, featuring notes of tobacco, leather, and mole poblano. Its stewed fruit and wilder savory character recall the syrahs of France's Rhône valley: blackberry and tapenade on the nose followed by a sweet meaty finish with a hint of black pepper.

BLEND COMPONENTS

• Indiana Rye: 5, 6, & 10 years old
• Tennessee Rye: 5 years old
• Kentucky Rye: 6 years old
• Canadian Rye: 14 years old

DERIVED MASH BILL

• Rye: 89%
• Corn: 7%
• Malted Barley: 4%

NOSE: Blackberry, dried apricot and Concord grape lead off. Followed by notes of blonde tobacco, birch oil, and dandelion root. Rye lends its familiar bouquet garni, lemon verbena, and peppermint aromatics. Lingering aromatics of cashew, tahini, and nocino.

PALATE: Mirroring the nose, grape soda is joined by a dark amber maple syrup. Burnt marshmallow leads into rich espresso and black licorice. There's a deep umami presence of leather, black olive, and grilled onion. The oak here is strong and extractive yielding clove, coconut oil, and pine needle.

FINISH: A burst of rustic and floral flavors make way for the piquant heat of mole poblano and black pepper on the tongue. The lingering impression is of juniper, thyme, and wormwood.