Doc Swinson's Funky Drummer is a limited-run straight rye whiskey from the brand's Exploratory Cask Series, finished in high-ester Jamaican rum casks and bottled at 106.4 proof (53.2% ABV).
From Washington state, Doc Swinson's builds its whiskeys by blending and finishing, and Funky Drummer was inspired by the intersection of bold American rye and tropical Tiki cocktail culture. Weighty high-rye whiskey takes a long rest in seriously funky Jamaican rum casks, the kind associated with the dunder pits of traditional Jamaican distilleries, and the release deliberately highlights that intense, ester-heavy funk.
The casks are full of tropical fruit flavors that marry with the heavy rye spice. The nose brings molasses, caramel and ripe tropical fruit, and on the palate the robust spiciness of the rye harmonizes with the rum cask's funky fruit, leading to a long, warming finish.
A rye built for Tiki fans and adventurous whiskey drinkers alike.
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.
The Exploratory Cask Series is where Doc Swinson's experiments with unusual finishes, including peated Scotch casks, while the core range includes a seven-year Bottled-in-Bond rye. At 106.4 proof, a few drops of water open up the fruit and soften the spice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Molasses, caramel, ripe tropical fruit.
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Palate: Robust rye spice, funky rum-cask fruit.
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Finish: Long and warming.
Specifications
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Brand: Doc Swinson's (Washington)
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Series: Exploratory Cask Series
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Style: Straight rye whiskey
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Finish: High-ester Jamaican rum casks
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Proof / ABV: 106.4 proof (53.2% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or use it to bring funk to a rye Mai Tai or a Tiki-style Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the finish?
High-ester Jamaican rum casks.
What series is it from?
Doc Swinson's Exploratory Cask Series.
What proof is it?
106.4 proof (53.2% ABV).
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