Ammunition - Straight Rye Finished In Pinot Noir Barrels (750ml)

This is a blend of 2, 3 and 4 year old Rye Whiskey, finished no less than 3 months in wine barrels which previously held several vintages of Ammunition Sonoma Pinot Noir. This unique process imparts a sweetness and tannin unlike that of any other rye. You can smell it on the nose and see it with your eyes.This whiskey is special. Dark amber in color, you can expect flavors of rich butterscotch and a hint of citrus. The finish is highlighted by subtle notes of baking spice and red berries courtesy of the Pinot Noir French Oak casks.Special mash bill of 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley.

Finished in French oak barrels that previously held Pinot Noir, this blend of two-, three-, and four-year-old rye whiskeys from Sonoma wine country is a voluptuous beauty, with plump scents of butterscotch and nougat. Round and medium-bodied, it’s chock-full of flavors such as peach, walnut, cocoa, and black cherry. The clean yet spiced cedar finish is striking and memorable, lingering and warming without a rush of alcohol. 90 proof.

For more information and the story of Ammunition whiskey see https://www.tastingpanelmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tasting-Panel_Nov_Dec-2021-digital22.pdf and go to page 70.

Bright zingy lemon greets the nose, mingled with hints of baked apple and sugar cookies. Stick with it, and earthier herbaceous notes present themselves. On the palate, more fresh lemon is balanced beautifully by powdered sugar, bold cinnamon spice, and, at the tail end, bitter dark chocolate. The finish is lengthy, softening out from the zippy citrus and spice to a lighter honeyed sweetness and a delicious dollop of milk chocolate. (120,000 bottles). Julia Higgins, Spring 2022.