Classification: Straight Rye
Company: Four Gate Whiskey Company
Distillery: Undisclosed distillery in Indiana
Release Date: June 2020 (Available in Kentucky, Tennessee, and online via Seelbach’s)
Proof: 113.2
Age: 7 Years
Mashbill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Color: Bright Amber
MSRP: $175 (2020)
Dill | Pepper | Rye spice | Lively
Black peppercorns | Vanilla extract | Rye spice | Mint | Orange zest
Caramel | Vanilla | Black pepper | Spice lingers
With 1,484 bottles released in total, this is the first straight rye and unfinished rye released by Four Gate. The company has plans to release two different finishes of the same whiskey within the next 12 months. A high rye likely distilled at MGP, it brings forth a lively flavor profile highlighted by citrus and black pepper notes. While a good whiskey in-and-of-itself, this will provide an interesting base for further finishing.