Templeton Rye Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Whiskey

Detailed Description

This limited-edition American straight rye whiskey was originally matured to perfectionfor a period of five years in American oak flame-charred barrels and were specificallychosen from the distillery’s aging sourced stocks of rye whiskey. Once the “chosen”barrels were selected, the whiskey was then expertly finished in the finest ex-dark rumcasks from Jamaica. The additional six month maturation time spent in first-fillCaribbean rum casks accentuates the rye spice while adding subtle, exotic flavors andtropical fruit tones.

Templeton Rye Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Ripe bananas, pineapples, aromatic spices and sweet oak.

Palate: Creamy, rich oak, orange zest, black pepper and dark chocolate.

Finish: Sweet golden raisins and banana bread, fruit and wood.

Distillery Information

Templeton Rye refers to rye whiskey originally made in Templeton, Iowa during the prohibition era as a way for farmers in the Carroll County area to supplement their income. Amber in color, it was considered to be of particularly high quality and was popular in Chicago, Omaha, and Kansas City speakeasies.

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