Chocorua Straight Rye Whiskey
Rye
Chocorua // New Hampshire, USA
Chocorua Straight Rye Whiskey is distilled from a single crop of organic rye grown in Maine. It's made from 100% rye in a sour mash method.
It is aged in 53 gallon white oak barrels for over two years, and is bottled at 45% ABV. Tamworth Distilling donates $1 from every bottle sold to the Chocorua Lake Conservancy.
Chocorua Straight Rye Whiskey is distilled from a single crop of organic rye grown in Maine. It's made from 100% rye in a sour mash method. It is aged in 53 gallon white oak barrels for over two years, and is bottled at 45% ABV. Tamworth Distilling donates $1 from every bottle sold to the Chocorua Lake Conservancy.
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Cost
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abv45.0
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RyeRye produced in the US must be made of at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels (no age requirement). Elsewhere, it will be made according to the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"As one would expect from a 100% rye whiskey, Chocorua packs plenty of spice. A bit of clove comes out on the nose, with a palate that's a bit grassy and complemented by vanilla from the oak. It finishes with a gentle fruitiness and hints of pear."