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Journeyman Distillery Federalist 12th Organic Rye

Rye

Journeyman Distillery // Michigan, USA

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4.18
4.18 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 33 )

Named for the 12th essay in The Federalist Papers, this Journeyman whiskey refers to Alexander Hamilton's proposal that the government should collect taxes on alcohol. That notion was known as the “whiskey tax” and was passed in 1791 and almost immediately led to outrage.

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Journeyman produced this rye whiskey in the style they believe may have been imbibed by America's forefathers. .

Named for the 12th essay in The Federalist Papers, this Journeyman whiskey refers to Alexander Hamilton's proposal that the government should collect taxes on alcohol. That notion was known as the “whiskey tax” and was passed in 1791 and almost immediately led to outrage. Journeyman produced this rye whiskey in the style they believe may have been imbibed by America's forefathers.

    • age
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    • Cost
    • abv
      45.0
  • Rye
    Rye 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.
  • Cask Type
    new, charred American oak
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Tasting Notes

"Salted caramel and dried fruits open this spirit along with secondary whiffs of nuts and rye spice. On the palate, there's a smooth richness and the rye is fantastically integrated revealing baking spices, black pepper, and cloves, among others. There's a faint maraschino note on the long finish. "
Added by Paul Belbusti
Score 91
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Flavor Profile

Rich & Spicy

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