New York Distilling Ragtime Rye Straight Whiskey

Detailed DescriptionThe eventual release of Ragtime Rye has long been the goal of the New York Distilling Company, based in Brooklyn. As their whiskey came of age, in 53-gallon new, charred American oak barrels, the distillery released Chief Gowanus, an aged gin, and Rock and Rye, incorporating one year old rye whiskey. Here, the matured spirit, a straight rye whiskey, uses locally-grown rye grown specifically for the distillery in its mash bill. It is aged at least three years. Released September 2015.New York Distilling Ragtime Rye Straight Whiskey Tasting NotesNose: On the nose, find the type of spicy profile which serves as a dead giveaway of a rye whiskey. There’s also wood, grain, and pepper.Palate: The palate offers more rye spice, a touch of fruit in the background, and a light caramel, with rounded, smooth flavors.Finish: The rye spice and oak close out the finish for a smooth sipper and well-aged entrant to the burgeoning rye marketplace.Distillery InformationThe New York Distilling Company is establishing one of the nation’s premiere craft distilleries. It was founded by Tom Potter, who also co-founded the Brooklyn Brewery, and Allen Katz, Director of the Spirits Education & Mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of New York. The distillery was opened on the symbolic date of December 5, 2011—the anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition.