{"product_id":"doc-swinsons-funky-drummer-straight-rye-whiskey-jamaican-rum-cask-finish-750ml","title":"Doc Swinson's Funky Drummer Straight Rye Whiskey Jamaican Rum Cask Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoc 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rye built for Tiki fans and adventurous whiskey drinkers alike.\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\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses, caramel, ripe tropical fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust rye spice, funky rum-cask fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doc Swinson's (Washington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exploratory Cask Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight rye whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-ester Jamaican rum casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106.4 proof (53.2% ABV)\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 or with a splash of water, or use it to bring funk to a rye Mai Tai or a Tiki-style Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-ester Jamaican rum casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat series is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoc Swinson's Exploratory Cask Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e106.4 proof (53.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doc Swinson's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68029495607605,"sku":"VWS200428212","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-27794.webp?v=1793730320","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/doc-swinsons-funky-drummer-straight-rye-whiskey-jamaican-rum-cask-finish-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}