{"product_id":"cali-distillery-riptide-cask-strength-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"CALI Distillery Riptide Cask Strength Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiptide is CALI Distillery's idea of a perfect small-batch rye whiskey, made with 95% rye and just enough malted barley to drive fermentation, hand bottled at cask strength in Gardena, California, at 118 proof (59% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Founders Reserve release is a small-batch, limited-production cask-strength rye. CALI is so enamored of the mash bill that it bottles Riptide as purely as it comes out of the barrel, straight from the cask without dilution or filtration. Bottled at 118 proof, Riptide is a powerful, complex and delicious whiskey that is surprisingly smooth and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt shows a beautiful amber color and an earthy overtone. Rich butterscotch notes from the oak and fresh-baked bread complement the bite of the rye, creating an incredibly smooth, easy-to-mix high-proof whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surf-sunset label makes it a fun gift for California whiskey fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCask strength means the whiskey is bottled without added water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few drops of water open up the butterscotch and bread notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with smoked meats, aged cheese or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a bold gift for high-proof whiskey fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalifornia craft whiskey lovers will want it on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterscotch, fresh-baked bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye bite, earthy oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e CALI Distillery, Gardena, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength rye whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% rye, malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118 proof (59% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat with a few drops of water, or use it to give backbone to a Manhattan or Sazerac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95% rye with malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cask strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 118 proof, bottled without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButterscotch and fresh bread with a bold rye bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CALI Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023592419637,"sku":"VWS200429367","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-25081.webp?v=1793662668","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/cali-distillery-riptide-cask-strength-rye-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}