Dad's Hat Rye Vermouth Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey

Deep reddish-brown hue yields to a rich nose of orange, cinnamon, pepper and vanilla – evolving as it opens. Leads with up-front spice to mid-palate dryness with the delicate finish of sweet vermouth on the back of the tongue. Round, complex flavor delivered in layers and demanding to be savored.

Genuine rye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye grain and is aged in new American oak barrels, charred on the inside. The charring contributes to the whiskey’s flavor and creates its amber color. Rye whiskey is spicy with a dry finish – not as sweet as bourbon and without the smoky finish found with most scotch whiskies. Their recipe was formulated working with the Artisan Distilling Program at Michigan State University over a two year period and is modeled after traditional Pennsylvania rye whiskey. Using high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients, a grain bill of 80% rye, 15% barley malt and 5% rye malt yields a flavorful mash that undergoes a weeklong, controlled fermentation to develop complex flavor.