J.W. Kelly Melrose Rye Whiskey Double Barreled Amarone Cask

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“Rye finished in 15-year Amarone casks from Valpolicella”

Tasting notes

nose: slightly jammy, with clove, ginger, red wine, vanilla, orange peel, and cinnamon
palate: silky plum, cherry, and honey, then brown sugar, dense rye bread, and chocolate, with dry cinnamon spice
finish: spiced plums and dark chocolate, building to ginger, clove, and oak

Full grain split not published.

Rye-forward, high-malt rye mash; exact percentages not published by the producer.

Cask: Air-dried, lightly toasted and charred American white oak
Finish: Double barreled: finished in Italian Amarone red wine casks (Valpolicella)
Best served: neat

J.W. Kelly & Co.

Independent · Est. 1866