Minor Case Straight Rye comes to us via Limestone Branch, and takes its name from Minor Case Beam - yes, relative of that famous whiskey-makin' Beam family. An interesting rye which has enjoyed a finishing period in Sherry casks before bottling, which imparts a balancing sweetness to the classically spicy spirit.
Mince pie and stem ginger. Touches of dusty oak and honey'd cereal.
A core of clove and soda bread, surrounded by cinnamon, cedar and blueberry muffin notes.
Cacao, raspberry and cinnamon.
Rye whiskies already have a very distinctive flavour and the additional note from the sherry cask really top this one off. Quite excellent.
Absolutely love this Rye. The Sherry finishing brings a wonderful sweetness and tones down the assertive rye on the back end.
The best Rye whiskey for The Manhattans!
