Whiskey Queens

Season 2 E10: An American Whiskey Tasting!

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The Introductory American Whiskey Tasting (~$205):

Redemption Rye (not HIGH Rye): https://www.redemptionwhiskey.com/our-whiskey 

  • Cost $28-30
  • Taste: Rye spice with light floral and citrus notes. Slight mint finish. Redemption says that this is a great whiskey for cocktails. 
  • Details: Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
  • 92 Proof
  • Average age of 2.5 years, aged in new charred oak barrels

    • Redemption Bourbon: https://www.redemptionwhiskey.com/our-whiskey 

    • Cost $28-30
    • Taste: Large amount of corn gives it a traditional sweet bourbon taste with vanilla and caramel notes - as we’ve discussed before, this usually comes from the wood barrels and the maturation process.
    • Details: Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
    • 84 Proof
    • Average age of 2.5 years, aged in new charred oak barrels

      • Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon: https://www.woodfordreserve.com/whiskey/straight-bourbon-whiskey/ 

      • Cost $38-40
      • Taste: Dried fruits, citrus, cinnamon, cocoa, caramel. Rich and smooth.
      • Details: Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley
      • 90.4 Proof
      • Average age 7 years

        • Basil Hayden Bourbon (High Rye) https://www.basilhaydens.com/bourbon-whiskey 

        • Cost $42-45
        • Taste: Charred oak flavor that is complemented with sweet brown sugar, a touch of black pepper, and dried fruit to round it out
        • Details: Mash Bill: 63% Corn, 27% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
        • 80 Proof
        • No age statement

          • Republic Restoratives Purpose Rye https://www.republicrestoratives.com/spirits/ 

          • Cost $67-69 (my bottle $79)
          • Taste: Smokey, sweet, cocoa notes on the nose - rounded out with black pepper and baking spice on the palate with a lengthy finish
          • Details: Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
          • 100 Proof
          • Aged 4 years

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