McKenzie Rye 6 Year BIB 750ml

Bottled in Bond rye whiskey produced by Finger Lakes Distilling in Burdett, New York Designated Empire Rye, a trademarked style of rye inspired by pre-prohibition New York rye whiskey Mash bill of 80% rye and 20% 6-Row malted barley, all grown in New York 2-3-day fermentation Distilled in a 25-foot copper continuous still and thumper Aged 6 years in heavy char barrels A nose of dried peanut shells, petrol, hay, and cherry blossom leads to a juicy palate of dynamic rye spice and a hint of grappa on the finish NY Farm Distillery License eligible Non-chill filtered; 50% ABV Only a whiskey made according to the strict standards established by the Empire Rye Whiskey Association-a collaborative project between New York distilleries-may label their whiskeys "Empire Rye." To bear this designation, the whiskey must be produced from at least 75% New York-grown rye, distilled to no more than 160 proof, barreled at no less than 115 proof, and aged at least 2 years in new, charred oak. Furthermore, mashing, fermentation, distillation, barreling, and aging must take place at a single New York State distillery. Additionally, this 6-year-old rye is produced in accordance with the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 which stipulates production by a single distiller in a single season, a minimum of 4 years aging in a federally bonded rickhouse, and a final bottling proof of 100.