If you're in search of high proof, quality rye whiskey, this email is for you. If you've been at Seelbach's long enough to remember, a few years ago we picked a sister barrel to today's rye. This is the third barrel selection from Dad's Hat for Seelbach's. In 2011, Dad's Hat founders Herman Mihalich and John Cooper set out to bring back Pennsylvania rye. A style of rye that was had been missing for decades.
Dad's Hat spent two years researching distillation and production techniques. They eventually settled on locally sourced rye grain with a mash bill of 80% rye, 15% barley malt and 5% rye malt. After a week long fermentation the mash is ready for a double distillation and barrel aging. I first tried Dad's Hat back in 2018. After revisiting some 4+ year old barrel samples in 2020 I was shocked. Dad's Hat has truly created a rye whiskey that outshines a great story, and that can especially be said with today's 6-year release. When I first tried it I remember thinking "this is a Thomas H. Handy killer." I hope you enjoy this barrel of whiskey.
Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Single Barrel Cask Strength Whiskey #22 129 Proof - Selected by Seelbach's
- The nose is thick and creamy, juicy and fruity. Caramel apple, peach blossom tea, raspberry jelly, orange Creme Savers, and modest oak. Beautiful wisps of spice.
- The palate is granny smith apple, white pepper, and clove to start, with more peach tea and leather lingering on.
- The finish is long and trailing with plenty of citrus, baked apple, cherry, oak, and spices. A lively, expressive rye.
