The Compromise is a limited-edition, cask-strength blended American whiskey from a collaboration between Nashville Barrel Co. and Nashtucky Whiskey Co., bottled at 122.6 proof (61.3% ABV).
It is a 50/50 blend of 9-year-old MGP bourbon from the barrels known as Kelvin and 7-year-old Kentucky rye, created to balance the sweet, approachable nature of bourbon with the bold, herbaceous spice of rye.
It is a spice-filled affair in which the rye components often lead: toffee and brown sugar up front, then cinnamon, clove and pepper on the palate, and a long, warming finish.
A true meeting of minds between two independent bottlers, it is a bold gift for anyone who refuses to choose between bourbon and rye.
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water to tame the proof.
Bourbon and rye are the two pillars of American whiskey. Bourbon, made mostly from corn, leans sweet, with caramel and vanilla from new charred oak; rye, made mostly from rye grain, brings pepper, herbs and baking spice. Blending the two lets a bottler set the balance between sweetness and spice exactly where they want it.
Independent bottlers like Nashville Barrel Co. select barrels from established distilleries and bottle them, often at cask strength, without dilution or chill filtration, so the whiskey reaches the glass as close to the barrel as possible.
At over 120 proof, a few drops of water make a real difference here: they open up the aromas and soften the heat, letting the toffee sweetness and rye spice come through more clearly.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Toffee and brown sugar.
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Palate: Cinnamon, clove and pepper.
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Finish: Long and warming.
Specifications
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Producers: Nashville Barrel Co. and Nashtucky Whiskey Co.
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Style: Blended Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye, Cask Strength
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Blend: 50% 9-year MGP bourbon, 50% 7-year Kentucky rye
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Proof / ABV: 122.6 proof (61.3% ABV)
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a little water, or stir a bold Old Fashioned. It pairs with barbecue, spiced cake or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the blend?
Half 9-year-old MGP bourbon and half 7-year-old Kentucky rye.
Who made it?
Nashville Barrel Co. with Nashtucky Whiskey Co.
What proof is it?
122.6 proof, cask strength.
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