This is a fascinating rye - very unlike others I’ve had, even the Ragtime Rye made by the same distillery (and presumably using the same barrels). The rye grain is an heirloom called Horton which produces a flavor that’s got much less stone fruit than Ragtime’s grain, more bready than dilly. Its scent is creamier than a wheated bourbon, and on the tongue it starts with lots of rye spice, then resolves into a flavor that’s almost like raw marshmallow and a peppermint leaf. The finish is REALLY long, over a minute of tingle and rye spice that waits until the last few seconds to really pop. It’s not a rye-bread taste, nor dill - closer to clove and butter. I definitely want to get another bottle of this, even at 125 a bottle. I’ll likely also get a Select Barrel Ragtime, for when I want a bit more fruit and a bit less cream.
3.96
About this bottle
This is the first release of an annual series from New York Distilling Co., produced by Allen Katz and Tom Potter. It showcases Horton rye—a variety that was first grown in NY state in the 17th century—that was cultivated by the Pedersen Family Farm. This release is selected from single barrels which range from 114-116 proof.
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Likethegum
4.5
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