On the shelf at Great American Craft SpiritsOpen and pouring · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- Proof
- 90
- Age
- 3 yr
- Style
- RyeStraight Rye Whiskey
- MSRP
- $54.99
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“95/5 rye finished in house Ammunition Sonoma Pinot Noir barrels”
Tasting notes
- nose
- butterscotch and citrus lift over Pinot red berry and baking spice
- palate
- rich butterscotch, hint of citrus, then subtle baking spice and red berries from Pinot French oak — 90 proof keeps wine tannin food-friendly
- finish
- baking spice and lingering red fruit
Mash bill
- Rye95%
- Malted barley5%
Special mash bill 95% rye / 5% malted barley — classic high-rye architecture that stays spicy before Pinot Noir French oak softens edges with red berry and tannin.
- Cask
- New charred oak; Pinot Noir French oak finish
- Finish
- ≥6 months in Ammunition Sonoma Pinot Noir barrels
- Best served
- versatile
Awards
- Whisky Advocate 90
- The Tasting Panel 95
Why it's craft
Wine-house finishing craft — house Pinot barrels on high-rye whiskey, not generic wine-cask marketing.
Daylight Wine & Spirits
Independent · Est. 2013
Sources: drinkammunition.com, breakingbourbon.com