📢 New Episode Drop!🥃 Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Straight Rye Whiskey

This week, we’re diving into a truly unique rye — the first dark pumpernickel rye whiskey made in North America. Crafted in Columbus, Ohio, this 4-grain straight rye brings bold spice, rich depth, and a flavor profile unlike anything else on the shelf.

🔍 Tasting Breakdown👃 Nose: Brioche, vanilla, cinnamon, aged leather👅 Palate: Dried cherry, nutmeg, bitter chocolate, burnt orange, rye bread🔥 Finish: Dark fruits, toasted caramel, oak, and a touch of spice

🏭 Distillery NotesMade by Middle West Spirits, this rye features a mash bill of 80% dark pumpernickel rye, balanced with soft red winter wheat, yellow corn, and two-row barley. Aged over 3 years in new American oak and bottled at 96 proof, it’s a bold yet refined take on rye whiskey.

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