Henebery Celebrated Whiskey is a spiced rye whiskey from Henebery Spirits in California, built on a 95% rye mash bill, infused with hints of vanilla, orange peel and cardamom, and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Henebery Celebrated is spicy and herbaceous, well balanced and full of complexity, and it is made to take every cocktail to the next level. Bartender and author Jeremy LeBlanc, who wrote "The Best Craft Cocktails & Bartending with Flair" and "The North American Whiskey Guide," summed it up: it is exactly what it is, a celebration.
The base is the distillery's rye mash bill of 95% rye and 5% barley. That whiskey is then given a spiced infusion with hints of vanilla, orange peel and cardamom, and bottled at 90 proof, because the extra proof gives the infusion a solid backbone. Light caramel and smoke from the barrel round out the profile.
The aroma is spicy and smooth, with subtle notes of citrus and vanilla. On the palate it shows peppery spice, a savory edge, citrus and floral notes and a subtle sweetness, and the finish lingers with vanilla and spice.
Its spiced infusion makes it a cocktail shortcut: stir it into an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan and the vanilla, orange and cardamom do some of the work for you. It is equally good on a large cube.
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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Spicy, smooth; citrus and vanilla.
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Palate: Peppery spice, savory, citrus, floral, subtle sweetness.
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Finish: Lingering vanilla and spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Henebery Spirits, California
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Mash bill: 95% rye, 5% barley
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Infusion: Vanilla, orange peel, cardamom
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Style: Spiced rye whiskey
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Stir it into an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan, or sip it on a large cube.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill?
95% rye and 5% barley.
What is it infused with?
Hints of vanilla, orange peel and cardamom.
Why 90 proof?
The extra proof gives the infusion a solid backbone.
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