Boston Harbor Putnam Rye Old Fashioned - Boston MA

Distillery: Boston Harbor Distillery Region: Boston, Massachusetts, USA Age Statement: Not specified Mash Bill: 95% rye malt, 5% two-row malted barley Proof & ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV) Tasting Notes: Nose: Aromas of rye bread dough, marmalade, fresh-cut oak, vanilla, ginger, and clove, accompanied by subtle hints of fresh rye bread and a touch of mint. Palate: Flavors of sweet malt, oatmeal cookie dough, pepper, ginger, and pronounced rye spices, with notes of vanilla and new oak. The whiskey is described as milder and smooth, with initial notes of whipped honey and Madagascar vanilla, building in spice towards the finish. Finish: Short to medium length, featuring new oak, oatmeal cookies, rye bread, pepper, and a mild tannic quality. Production & Aging: The whiskey is re-distilled from sourced unaged rye spirit to the master distiller's standards. It is aged in 53-gallon new American oak barrels with a heavy char (#4 char level) until deemed ready, then bottled at 86 proof.