Empire Rye Whiskey
The whiskey style of New York State.
A NOTE FROM THE DISTILLER
Rye whiskey is known for spicy, earthy, cereal notes. Our Empire Rye showcases these flavors with surprising fruity notes to produce a balanced complexity worth savoring. Ageing the barrels in our rickhouse by the ocean, the salty sea air breaths a hint of salinity into our finished whiskey. We have created a standout rye that can be enjoyed neat, and will also make the best Manhattan you've ever had
HEAD DISTILLER
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Must conform to the New York Farm Distiller (Class D) requirement that 75% of the mash bill be New York grain; in this instance that 75% MUST be New York State-grown rye grain, which may be raw, malted or a combination.
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The remaining 25% of the mash bill may be composed of any raw or malted grain, New York-grown or otherwise, or any combination thereof.
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Distilled to no more than 160 proof
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Aged for a minimum of two years in charred, new oak barrels at not more than 115 proof at time of entry.
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Must be mashed, fermented, distilled, barreled and aged at a single New York State distillery.
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A blended whisky containing no less than 100% qualifying Empire Rye whiskies from multiple distilleries may be called Blended Empire Rye.
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BATCH 001
DISTILLER'S CUT
Release
May 2024
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Age
2 yrs, 4 months
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Proof
95.4
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Barrels
Adirondack Cooperage & Barrel Mill Cooperage, 3x 15 gal, 6x 30 gal
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Char
4
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Mash Bill
75% NYS Rye, 25% Malted Grain
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Distiller's Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, vanilla, charred cedar
Tasting notes: cereal grain, burnt orange, toasted marshmallow, salinity
OTHER EMPIRE RYE PRODUCERS
AS OF MAY 2024
