Distillery: Tommyrotter Distillery
Region: Tennessee, USA
Age Statement: 7 years
Mash Bill: 84% Corn, 8% Rye, 8% Barley
Proof & ABV: 95 Proof (47.5% ABV)
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Candied fruit and a bright caramel profile.
- Palate: Soft but full-bodied with a sweet, classic bourbon taste. A rye spice finish that completes with a subtle cocoa aftertaste.
- Finish: Rye spice and generous oak that completes with a subtle cocoa aftertaste.
Production & Aging:
This Tennessee straight whiskey is distilled from a bourbon mash style and aged for 7 years in recharred white American oak barrels. It is then finished for several months in hard cider barrels from Black Bird Cider Works, a cidery along the rural southern shores of Lake Ontario.
Distinctive Characteristics:
The cider cask finishing imparts unique notes of candied fruit and a bright caramel profile, enhancing the traditional bourbon characteristics with subtle apple cider influences.
Ideal Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or with a splash of water to fully appreciate its complex flavors. It also serves as an excellent base for classic whiskey cocktails, adding a distinctive twist.