Coalition Margaux Barriques is a 100% rye Kentucky straight whiskey finished in barriques from Margaux, bottled at 90.8 proof (45.4% ABV).
Refined and lively, it brings together Kentucky rye and the elegance of Bordeaux, the Margaux wine barrels adding a deep garnet-amber colour and floral, red-fruit character to the rye's spice.
There is a lot of elegance in the mouth, with a good backbone and a long, pleasant finish. The flavour is complex, with floral notes of violets and lilacs, red fruit nuances and a touch of roasted coffee beans.
A graceful meeting of rye and Bordeaux, it makes a fine gift for wine and whiskey lovers.
Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water.
American 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.
A straight rye whiskey is made from at least 51% rye and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers; this one is 100% rye.
A barrique is a 225-litre Bordeaux wine barrel made of French oak.
Margaux, on Bordeaux's Left Bank, is famous for perfumed, elegant red wines.
Wine barrique finishing adds red fruit, gentle tannin and colour to rye's spice.
Coalition releases several Bordeaux barrique finishes, each showing a different wine village's character.
Tasting Notes
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Floral: Violets and lilacs.
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Fruit: Red fruit nuances.
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Accent: A touch of roasted coffee bean.
Specifications
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Producer: Coalition Whiskey
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Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, wine barrique finished
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Mash Bill: 100% rye
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Proof / ABV: 90.8 proof (45.4% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Finished in Margaux barriques
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs with duck, red berries or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaux?
A celebrated Bordeaux wine appellation; the barriques held its wine.
What is the mash bill?
100% rye.
What does it taste like?
Violets, lilacs, red fruit and roasted coffee.
Explore more in our Rye collection.
