Distillery: Rabbit Hole Distillery
Region: Kentucky, USA
Age Statement: ~4 years
Mash Bill: 70% corn, 25% malted German rye, 5% malted barley
Proof & ABV: 95 proof (47.5% ABV)

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Aromas of toasted malt, root beer, cooked cherries, candied orange, licorice, cloves, spearmint, and a hint of varnish.
Palate: Full and chewy. Flavors of butterscotch, bright citrus, cinnamon, clove, licorice, oak, almonds, vanilla cream, with some herbaceousness.
Finish: Dry, with bright fruit notes, cedary oak, cinnamon, and almond. Pepper spice crescendos toward the end. Medium in length.

Production & Aging:
Heigold is made using a high-rye double malt mash bill composed of corn, malted German rye, and malted barley. The distillate is proofed down to 110 before barreling, then aged over four years in toasted and charred new American oak barrels sourced from Kelvin Cooperage.

Distinctive Characteristics:
Strong rye presence imparts notable spice and dryness. The use of both malted rye and malted barley adds layers of complexity and a rich malt character. Barrel toasting prior to charring helps develop pronounced caramel, oak, and toasted wood flavors. Despite its relatively young age, it delivers a refined and layered profile.

Ideal Serving Suggestions:
Best sipped neat to enjoy the interplay of spice, malt, and citrus. A drop of water opens up the oak and vanilla. On the rocks, it softens while maintaining complexity. Works well in bold cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier, where the rye spice holds its ground.