Barrell Rye Batch 004 115.7 Proof

Age: 5-years and 6 months Proof: 115.7 proof Mash bill: 89% Rye, 7% Corn, 4% Malted Barley BLEND COMPONENTS: Indiana: 5, 6, & 10 years old Tennessee: 5 years old Kentucky: 6 years old Canadian: 14 years old TASTING NOTES: 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 flavors of bresaola and black pepper. Appearance: Copper penny with pumpkin highlights. Nose: Blackberry, dried apricot and Concord grape lead off. The grape introduces woodsy tones of blonde tobacco, birch oil and dandelion root. Rye lends its familiar bouquet garni, lemon verbena, and peppermint aromatics. Meanwhile an unhurried maturation has produced cashew, tahini and nocino. Palate: The first impression mirrors the nose but here grape soda is joined by a dark amber maple syrup. Burnt marshmallow leads into rich espresso an