Locke + Co Distillery - Aspen Aged Rye
This expression is the flagship from the Aspen distillery founded by Rick Talley and Owen Locke. It is made from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It is aged for 2 years in new 30-gallon barrels from Minnesota's Barrel Mill, with mixed char levels ranging from 2 to 5. The whiskey is then blended in tanks, then finished with charred discs of local Aspen wood for an additional 8 months. It is bottled at 90 proof.
Nose / Aroma / Smell: The aroma is bright with a distinct aspen note and crisp florals over baking spices.
Flavor / Taste / Palate: The flavor is sweet up front with enough Rye spice, brittle toffee, and complex wood notes from oak and aspen to cedar and sandalwood.
Finish: The finish is medium length, woody, and sweet.
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