Description
Filibuster Rye
When Prohibition became the law of the land in 1920, most of the distilleries that made rye whiskey were forced to shut down. Spirit production moved underground, and corn was widely utilized, as it was abundant and cheap. Corn whiskey became the new normal, and Rye was largely forgotten, except when depicted in Hollywood westerns -no self-respecting cowboy would be caught dead drinking anything else!
Today top-quality American Rye is being demanded by whiskey drinkers once again, and Filibuster is making sure their voices are heard! We blend small batches of traditionally-crafted spicy young rye whiskey with a bit of barrel aged bourbon for balance, and let ‘em talk it out for a few months in wine-seasoned French oak casks before bottling. The result is our Dual Cask Rye a unique whiskey that showcases Rye’s firey spice, but is uncommonly smooth going down. This unique process takes more time, and cost more money, but we think the results speak for themselves. Filibuster: Be Heard!
Filibuster “Dual Cask” Rye
Filibuster Tasting Note
Rye Whiskey is the quintessential American whiskey. At the turn of the last century, distilleries flourished in the east – especially in Western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. Rye was the grain of choice, as it made light, spicy whisky that was fabulous neat, or in a cocktail – the original Manhattan recipe calls for Rye…think sweet and spicy.
Wine Enthusiast Tasting Note
Rye Whiskey is the quintessential American whiskey. At the turn of the last century, distilleries flourished in the east – especially in Western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. Rye was the grain of choice, as it made light, spicy whisky that was fabulous neat, or in a cocktail – the original Manhattan recipe calls for Rye…think sweet and spicy. Score – 90. (KARA NEWMAN , Wine Enthusiast, 2013)
Chicago Tribune Tasting Note
The rye has a sweet nose with hints of red plums, vanilla and pepper and a honeyed taste with mint and pepper notes and a long, slightly sharp finish. September 15, 2013
Caskers Tasting Note
Filibuster Rye is made from a mash of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. As with Filibuster Bourbon, the rye is initially aged in virgin, American oak casks. As a result of rye, rather than corn, dominating its mashbill, however, Filibuster Rye is slightly spicier, and has subtle undertones of toasted rye bread and chili peppers. After its initial beauty rest, the rye whiskey is also double-barreled in French oak casks that were previously used to mature wine. This dual-maturation process softens the spicy notes of the rye, and provides for hints of dried apricots, citrus and toffee, which are well-complemented by bold notes of peppery spice on the palate. Following its slumber in the French oak, the rye is brought to proof and bottled by hand.
