Here we have the fourth batch of The Oxford Artisan Distillery's Rye Whisky, which has earned the title The Graduate according to the label. The spirit has been made with heritage rye grains (which is something of a speciality for The Oxford Artisan Distillery), along with wheat and even some oats and thistles. It was aged in American oak casks with a variety of sizes and toast profiles, before being bottled up at 51.3% ABV.
Subtly floral at first with citrus blossom and lavender, before a bundle of baked goods arrives – ginger snaps, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies.
Vanilla cheesecake, digestive biscuits, liquorice, black pepper, clove, a hint of warm oak.
Slightly chocolatey, with hints of banana once again.
