Four Gate Split Stave by Kelvin Batch 27 Straight Rye Whiskey

Appearance: Golden amber with glints of copper, Four Gate Split Stave by Kelvin Batch 27 Straight Rye Whiskey presents a captivating hue in the glass, hinting at its complexity. Nose: The aroma is vibrant and enticing, with pronounced notes of spicy rye, caramel, and vanilla. Subtle hints of toasted oak, dried fruits, and baking spices add depth and intrigue, promising an inviting tasting experience. Palate: On the palate, this rye whiskey delivers a velvety smoothness and layers of flavor. Spicy rye dominates, accompanied by caramel, toffee, and dark chocolate notes. Subtle hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves contribute to the whiskey's complexity, while the oak aging imparts a subtle smokiness and warmth that envelops the palate, leading to a satisfyingly long finish. Finish: The finish is lingering and indulgent, with echoes of spicy rye, caramel, and oak lingering on the palate. A delicate sweetness emerges, balanced by hints of spice, ensuring a harmonious conclusion to each sip.

Distilled in Kentucky and featuring a 78% corn, 12% malted barley and 10% rye mashbill, this limited release from Four Gate sports a 10 year age statement and bottling at barrel proof.
Bourbon can be made anywhere in the US. Only whiskey produced in the State of Kentucky can be called labeled Kentucky Straight Whiskey.For a whiskey to be considered Bourbon, its mash – the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled – must contain at least 51% corn. The rest of the mash is usually filled out with rye or wheat, and malted barley.
Four Gate Whiskey Company blends the highest quality whiskey available and collaborates on each batch with the barrel experts at Kelvin Cooperage to barrel finish the whiskey in new and innovative ways. For more information on these batches and all our other releases, check out Our Whiskey.
Bourbon whiskey has typically aged a minimum of two years, though most brands are aged at least four years and often longer than that. The drastic change in flavor profile comes from how temperature affects the barrels.
Most bourbons are distilled twice, usually once in a column still (beer still) which takes the strength up to approximately 50-60% abv and then again in direct heated copper pot stills known as 'doublers' (or 'thumpers' if the still is steam heated so emitting a thumping sound), which continue to remove fusil oils and ...

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 56.4%
*Please note that the ABV may vary