Taconic Distillery Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

Distillery: Taconic Distillery - Stanfordville, NY Proof: 115 (57.5% ABV) Age Statement: Aged a minimum of 6 years Mashbill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Color/Appearance: Reddish Gold Tasting Profile: Aroma: Earthy, herbaceous with notes of thyme and pine needles, gingersnap cookies, new leather, floral (fresh tulips/honeysuckle), a rich and creamy nose that is remarkably nuanced for its proof. Taste: An excellent array of spices, with notes of clove, tobacco, nutmeg, dried mint, thyme, cinnamon sugar dusted on freshly baked rye bread; buttery and rich in texture, it is like walking through a pine forest. Finish: A long finish, with notes of fresh pine, nutmeg, and clove remaining.