{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-contradiction-rye-batch-41-750ml","title":"Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye Batch 41 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmooth Ambler Contradiction Rye Batch 41 is a blend of straight rye whiskies, combining rye distilled in the mountains of West Virginia with sourced ryes, bottled non-chill filtered at 105 proof (52.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach savory sip of Contradiction Rye is a stunning marriage of velvety aromatics and notes of muddled in-season allspice, or as Smooth Ambler puts it more plainly, a blend of whiskey made in West Virginia and whiskies the distillery loves from other distilleries. Batch 41 brings together four mash bills ranging from 51% to 95% rye, layering West Virginia rye with sourced ryes from Indiana and Tennessee. Smooth Ambler was founded in 2008 by West Virginia native TAG Galyean and John Little as a grain-to-glass craft distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold spice, a long finish, balanced and rich: grain-forward rye character with a smooth edge and a long, spicy finish that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elephant label makes it a great gift for rye fans.\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\u003eRye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending several ryes builds layers of spice and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat in a Glencairn glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splash of water tames the proof and opens the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes a bold Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it in a Rye Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a great gift for rye fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, allspice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth Ambler, West Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of straight rye whiskies, non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four, from 51% to 95% rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 proof (52.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Virginia, USA\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 stir a bold Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with smoked meats, rye bread or spiced desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRye distilled in West Virginia plus sourced ryes, four mash bills in all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Batch 41?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e105 proof (52.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023607591221,"sku":"VWS_200424193","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-23630.webp?v=1793662954","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/smooth-ambler-contradiction-rye-batch-41-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}