Detailed Description
A straight rye with a mash bill 2 percent rye, 16 percent corn, and 12 percent malted barley, using ingredients grown in the state of New York. When released in 2015, Ragtime Rye reportedly ingredients were entirely non-GMO and primarily organic, though the bottle makes no mention of that. The bottle does state, though, that the whiskey is aged for at least three years in solely full-sized barrels – specifically oak as the term “straight” implies – at bottled at 45.2 percent alcohol by volume.
Ragtime Rye 90.4 Proof American Straight Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: The initial sniff brings a strong wave of sweet, tropical vanilla, with notes of oak, sandalwood, salt, citrus, and a slight but nonetheless unfortunate touch of rubbing alcohol. That quickly tones down into a mellower, earthier caramel with a scent of apple giving it a bit of a tart flavor with a faint touch of allspice.
Palate: On the tongue spicy notes of cloves, pepper and cinnamon very gradually manifest themselves.
Finish: Lingering.
Distillery Information
The New York Distilling Company is establishing one of the nation’s premiere craft distilleries. It was founded by Tom Potter, who also co-founded the Brooklyn Brewery, and Allen Katz, Director of the Spirits Education & Mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of New York. The distillery was opened on the symbolic date of December 5, 2011—the anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.
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