Hughes Bros. 14-Year Extra Aged Single Barrel Rye #3898 113.37 proof - Selected by Seelbach's

Age: 14 years old

Proof: 113.37 proof

Mash bill: 95/5 Rye/Malted barley

Bottle count: 169

Distilled: 3/2012

Bottled:  5/2026

Tasting Notes: The nose is robust and punchy, but sneaky at the same time. While you get some charred citrus notes, rounded brown sugar, and sweet-leaning oak, you don’t really get the typical rye-like spices you may expect, making this quite a bourbon lover’s delight. As it relaxes, more leather and aromatic antique oak grow, making this more nuanced and vintage-leaning.

The palate follows in a similar direction, as the aged oak and caramel notes lead, drinking more like a dusty bourbon. You definitely have some rye and ground ginger nipping at the back of the sips, but the plump caramel-forward profile is the focus.

The finish remains delicate yet rich, highlighting balanced wood sugars, candied lemon peel, and softer spice character, with some unique, almost liqueur-esque herbal twists and turns along the way.