Milam & Greene Port Cask Finish is a straight rye whiskey distilled in Indiana and finished in old Port wine casks in Texas, bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV).
Milam & Greene brings Indiana rye to its warehouse in Texas, where the team batches it and finishes it in Port wine casks. The Texas sun influences the rate and strength of flavor the casks give the whiskey, so some casks take longer than others. The team tastes the whiskey regularly until the optimal flavors are reached, then batches the casks together, tests them and proofs the whiskey before bottling.
The Port finish turns the rye a ruby color. The nose brings cinnamon, chocolate and dark fruits such as black currants and blackberries; the palate is rich and velvety for a 94-proof spirit; and the finish is long and warm.
The squat bottle with its etched dark label makes a handsome gift for rye fans who like a wine-cask twist.
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.
Port is a sweet fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, and its casks lend rye whiskey dark fruit, chocolate and a ruby glow.
Straight rye must be made from at least 51% rye and aged at least two years in new charred oak.
Texas heat speeds up the exchange between whiskey and wood, so a few months in a Port cask there can give a deep, rich finish.
A splash of water opens the spice and fruit, and the Port finish makes it a natural partner for a Manhattan with sweet vermouth.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Cinnamon, chocolate, black currant and blackberry.
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Palate: Rich and velvety.
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Finish: Long and warm.
Specifications
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Producer: Milam & Greene, Texas
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Style: Straight rye whiskey, Port cask finish
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Distilled: Indiana
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Finish: Port wine casks, in Texas
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Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV)
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Region: Texas, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or stir it into a Manhattan. It pairs with dark chocolate, blue cheese or berry desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the rye from?
Indiana; it is finished in Texas.
What is it finished in?
Old Port wine casks.
What is the proof?
94 proof (47% ABV).
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