This is the first in a series of cask-finished whiskeys from Templeton Rye, and first up is Maple Cask Finish! Casks which previously held Templeton rye whiskey were seasoned with maple syrup from Vermont for two months. After the syrup was emptied, Templeton straight rye whiskey was filled straight into the casks, where it rested for two months before bottling at 46% ABV. Some silky sweetness in here to temper that herbaceous, spicy rye!
Maple syrup followed by dry, peppery wood, oak char and a dusting of baking spice.
Less sweet than the nose would suggest, with oat and raisin cookies, cinnamon and honeyed cereal.
A spicy finish with peppery oak, warming rye and buttery caramel.
