- Proof
- 90
- Age
- Not stated
- Style
- RyeStraight Rye Whiskey
- MSRP
- $42.00
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“80/15/5 PA rye bill — Christian Carl hybrid pot, non-chill-filtered classic”
Tasting notes
- nose
- crushed grain, grasses, sweet spice, and bitter herbal rye — clean Pennsylvania grain complexity
- palate
- light barrel character into neatly integrated cinnamon, dried fruit, and candied apple from the PA climate program
- finish
- herbal rye, soft oak, and lingering spice without chill filtration
Mash bill
- Rye80%
- Malted barley15%
- Malted rye5%
Traditional Pennsylvania rye bill of 80% rye, 15% malted barley, and 5% malted rye — formulated with Michigan State’s Artisan Distilling Program. Local PA grain (historically Meadowbrook Farms partners); high rye with malted rye for deeper grain oils rather than corn-softened Midwestern rye.
- Cask
- New charred American white oak (program evolved from 15-gal quarter casks to 53-gal #3 char for straight releases)
- Best served
- cocktail
Awards
- Whisky Advocate Craft Whiskey of the Year (classic release era)
Why it's craft
Independent PA craft (Mountain Laurel Spirits); mission to revive classic Pennsylvania rye.
Dad's Hat
Independent · Est. 2010 · Tours
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