{"product_id":"hard-truth-sweet-mash-straight-rye-whiskey-113-proof-750ml","title":"Hard Truth Sweet Mash Straight Rye Whiskey 113 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard Truth Sweet Mash Rye 113 Proof is a straight rye whiskey from Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Brown County, Indiana, made from 94% rye and 6% malted barley and bottled at 113 proof (56.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made with Hard Truth's sweet mash method: each batch begins with fresh ingredients rather than relying on backset from a previous distillation, which keeps the grain character clear and the layers easy to taste. It is distilled and aged in Brown County and matured in charred American oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Hard Truth's debut sweet mash whiskey to market, it delivers a concentrated, rye-forward profile of maple, stone fruit, dark cherry and honey, with black pepper, oak, vanilla and brûléed sugar, and a long, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold and balanced, it makes a fine gift for serious rye drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a little water, or build a high-proof Manhattan.\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\u003eA straight rye whiskey is made from at least 51% rye and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey is known for its spicy, herbal character, and a mash bill this high in rye pushes that spice to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, honey and brûléed sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone fruit and dark cherry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black pepper, oak and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Truth Distilling Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Rye Whiskey, sweet mash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94% rye, 6% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 proof (56.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown County, Indiana, United States\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, add water to taste, or build a Manhattan. It pairs with smoked meats, cherry desserts or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is sweet mash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach batch starts with fresh mash instead of backset from a previous run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94% rye and 6% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Brown County, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hard Truth Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67991526179125,"sku":"VWS200435116","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12457.webp?v=1793287828","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/hard-truth-sweet-mash-straight-rye-whiskey-113-proof-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}