Scarlet Shade 14 Year Rye Whiskey
Scarlet Shade is the first rye in Diageo's Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. portfolio or forgotten whiskeys. Master Blender Samantha Johnson blended the rye whiskey stocks which had travelled from Indiana where it was distilled to Kentucky where it was aged for 14 years. It was bottled in Tennessee at 90 proof.
The tattoo-inspired label features a cardinal, the state bird of both Indiana and Kentucky, and a peony which is the state flower of Indiana as well as a skull to "honor lost loved ones." This limited edition rye whiskey is available beginning May 2023 nationwide. (SRP $199.99) .
Scarlet Shade is the first rye in Diageo's Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. portfolio or forgotten whiskeys. Master Blender Samantha Johnson blended the rye whiskey stocks which had travelled from Indiana where it was distilled to Kentucky where it was aged for 14 years. It was bottled in Tennessee at 90 proof. The tattoo-inspired label features a cardinal, the state bird of both Indiana and Kentucky, and a peony which is the state flower of Indiana as well as a skull to "honor lost loved ones." This limited edition rye whiskey is available beginning May 2023 nationwide. (SRP $199.99)
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age14 Year
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Cost
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abv45.0
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RyeUnlike bourbon, rye whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. But if made in the US, the mash bill recipe must be at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels with no age requirement. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"The nose is a refreshing mix of ripe green apples, lemongrass, bayleaf, and spearmint with hints of toasted, seeded rye bread. The palate echoes these fruity, herbaceous flavor profiles with more peppery spice and a balanced tartness. The finish is a bit drying and abrupt, but spice and earthiness add some weight to carry it through. "