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A rare, 4-year dark pumpernickel rye distilled by Middle West Spirits. Yes, you read that correctly - this is pumpernickel rye whiskey. Let that sink in. Then click ADD TO CART before your so-called "friends" get here. |
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Finished for over 13-months in the hazmat rye barrel (#YB1) from our inaugural release in Fall 2022. Why? Because it's a magic barrel. Kidding, it's clearly not magic...or is it? (cue mysterious music). |
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Liquid deliciousness like nothing you have experienced. A dark & moody rye that slaps your palate with big waves of licorice, baking spices, pitch-dark fruit, & a touch of apple from the hazmat barrel. |
Middle West Spirits has been focused on creating spirits that elevate the native flavors of the Ohio River Valley since 2008. This dark Pumpernickel rye does that in spades. Made from local grains and aged in Speyside barrels from Jackson, OH, this rye is perfectly Ohio. Toss in a 1-year finish in a hazmat rye barrel and you have a dynamic, complex whiskey that will stand toe to toe with anything on your shelf. Cheers!
Tasting Notes: Dark and heavy with spice for days - cinnamon, anise, and light cloves mingled with caramel, stewed dark fruit, and subtle apple.
The Nerdy Bits:
Mash Bill: 80% pumpernickel rye, 10% corn, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley
Fill Date: 2/20/2019
Transfer Date: 1/10/2023
Bottle Date: 3/28/2024
Age: 5 years, 1 month, 8 days
Middle West Barrel #: 19-1165
Entry Proof: N/A
Barrel Char: Speyside Cooperage, Char #3
ABV: 63.35%
Proof: 126.7
Yield: 185 bottles
Located just north of downtown Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits has been focused on producing spirits that not only showcase, but ultimately elevate, the distinctive grains and flavors of the Ohio River Valley since 2008. These spirits include bourbon, wheat whiskey, rye, gin, and a line of premium vodkas. A true grain to glass distillery with deep Ohio roots, Middle West is dedicated to distilling, aging, and packaging all their spirits in the heartland of Ohio. We are honored to usher in our partnership with Middle West Spirits with one of the most innovative spirits on the craft market – their Dark Pumpernickel Rye.
