Hochstadter's Family Reserve Cask Strength Straight Rye 16 Year Whiskey

Appearance: The whiskey exhibits a rich, amber hue, hinting at the years of maturation in charred oak barrels. Swirling the liquid reveals long, viscous legs that gracefully cling to the sides of the glass. Nose: As the aroma unfurls, notes of dried fruit, particularly figs and apricots, mingle with a delightful warmth of vanilla and honey. The characteristic spiciness of aged rye emerges, offering a preview of the bold flavors to come. Palate: Upon the first sip, the cask strength reveals its power, coating the palate with a robust and full-bodied texture. The aged rye takes center stage, delivering an intricate dance of peppery spice, complemented by the sweetness of caramel and toffee. Layers of oak and leather unfold, providing a complex and well-rounded experience. Finish: The finish is a lingering symphony of flavors, with the warmth of the high-proof whiskey gently subsiding into a crescendo of baking spices and subtle hints of dark chocolate. The aftertaste is enduring, leaving a pleasant echo of the whiskey's intricate profile.

A straight-rye must be aged for at least two years in barrel. If aged less than four years an age statement must be included on the bottle. ◦ High-rye: Any whiskey with more than 51% rye but typically containing around 70% rye. ◦ Empire rye: A straight rye whiskey produced in New York State with at least 75% rye.Made from 100 percent farm-grown rye grain and aged 16 years in newly charred American Oak Barrels, this rare and bold offering is sourced from Alberta Distillers Limited and bottled at cask strength in Philadelphia, PA.His grandfather, Maurice, founded Cooper Brewery in the early 20th century and his father, Sky, worked at Charles Jacquin et Cie, a distillery in Pennsylvania. Hochstadter's Slow and Low Rock & Rye is made in Philadelphia "the birthplace of Rock & Rye" with a backbone of straight rye whiskey.Rye production soon took off in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Monongahela, Pennsylvania became one of the main locations for Rye Whiskey production, including the Joseph Sinnet Distillery, that eventually grew to have locations in Boston, Georgia and Louisiana.Rye whiskey was historically the prevalent whiskey in the northeastern states, especially Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. Pittsburgh was the center of rye whiskey production in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
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Size: 750 mL

Proof: 61.9%
*Please note that the ABV may vary