Templeton Rye 6 Year Whiskey

Appearance: Templeton Rye 6 Year Whiskey presents a rich amber hue, reminiscent of golden honey. Its brilliance in the glass hints at the whiskey's depth and complexity, inviting anticipation for the sensory journey ahead. Nose: The aroma is a harmonious blend of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, evoking memories of warm hearths and cozy evenings. Subtle hints of baking spices and dried fruits dance in the background, adding depth and intrigue to the olfactory experience. Palate: On the palate, Templeton Rye 6 Year Whiskey delights with its rich and robust flavor profile. Notes of caramel and toffee dominate, followed by hints of dark chocolate and espresso. The whiskey's velvety texture coats the tongue, while layers of spice and oak provide a satisfying complexity. Finish: The finish is long and lingering, with the whiskey's warm embrace leaving a lasting impression on the palate. Subtle echoes of vanilla and spice linger, inviting contemplation and appreciation for the whiskey's depth and craftsmanship.

Templeton Rye in based in Iowa's town of Templeton, with a population of just 350 people! This is its Signature Reserve rye whiskey, made with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Housed in American oak for six years, it was eventually bottled at 45.8% ABV, packed full of peppery rye spices and florals.
It is combined with an "alcohol flavoring formulation" from Clarendon Flavor Engineers referred to as “blenders”, which are added to make it taste as close as possible to original recipe from prohibition era and bottled at the distillery in Templeton, Iowa.
In the United States, rye whiskey is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. (The other ingredients in the mash are usually corn and malted barley.) It is distilled to no more than 160 U.S. proof (80% abv) and aged in charred, new oak barrels.
After fermentation, the mash is double-distilled and then aged in charred, American white oak casks (sourced from a Missouri cooperage) for up to 6 years.
Templeton Rye is made in Indiana from a variety of winter and spring rye grains that possess specific organoleptic qualities.
Vital stats: Mash bill of 95% rye and 5% barley; 45.75% alcohol by volume/91.5 proof; aged six years in charred new American oak; $40 for a 750ml bottle.
This whiskey contains a 100% Rye mash bill. Instead of using the typical barley in the mash bill to convert starch to sugar, we push the boundaries & use a Rye malt. This allows us a true 100% Rye mash, focusing on all the spice notes yet adding sweet subtle, fruity malt notes.
Originally, Pennsylvania-style rye, also known as Monongahela-style, was a full-on rye bomb of a whiskey, 100% rye. It was a blend of malted and unmalted rye, with no corn or barley.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 45.75%
*Please note that the ABV may vary