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Distilled from all the grains. Oat, spelt, malted rye...oh my! |
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A lower entry proof (100) and a honey spirit finish gives this Finger Lakes Rye some sweet old school vibes. |
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Funky rye spice, raw honey, and a caramelized pear walk into a whiskey bar… |
In the middle of NY wine country sits one of the finest craft distilleries in the US – Finger Lakes Distilling. With a deep library of top-shelf whiskeys at hand, there was zero chance we could walk away with just one barrel – so we chose 3 (you’re welcome!). This 7-year 5-grain rye whiskey (rye, spelt, malted barley, oat, malted rye) was already a standout, but we decided to up the sweetness a bit with a quick honey spirit finish. The final result is a funky-sweet rye that somehow manages to be both bold and insanely crushable. Cheers to you and yours!
Tasting Notes: Funky baking spices, raw honey, caramelized pear, french vanilla, rich oak with a touch of orange spice.
The Nerdy Bits:
Mash Bill: 68% Rye, 19% Spelt, 8% Malted Barley, 3% Oat, 2% Malted Rye
Fill Date: 11/27/2017
Transfer Date: 3/8/2024
Bottle Date: 1/7/2025
Age: 7 years, 1 month, 11 days
Finger Lakes #: 2392
Entry Proof: 100
Barrel Char: Char 4
ABV: 57.43%
Proof: 114.86
Yield: 79 bottles
Located in the heart of wine country, Finger Lakes Distilling (Burdett, NY) offers 17 different types of spirits, all produced from locally sourced grains and fruit. Known for their exceptional line of handcrafted McKenzie Whiskeys, Finger Lakes Distilling is a company firmly rooted in tradition, but ultimately shaped by innovation and a commitment to producing the highest-quality spirits possible – with zero shortcuts.
We visited Finger Lakes Distilling June of 2022 to select our first barrels from the state of New York. Overlooking the shores of Seneca Lake (and the numerous vineyards therewithin), you would be hard pressed to find a more picturesque location for a craft distillery. Equally impressive are the whiskeys, including multiple expressions of bourbon and rye, along with a classic pot still whiskey and an American single malt. We feel incredibly lucky to offer you multiple exclusive whiskeys from this premier US craft distillery.
