Proof: 114.5 proof
Sourced: MGP
Blend: 70/30 straight rye whiskies/straight bourbon
Blended Mash Bill: 51/45/4 Corn/Rye/Malted barley
Tasting Notes: The whiskey shows a beautiful burnished color. Sweet aromas of honey, cornflakes, caramel, and raisins emanate from the glass. After a little time, the aromas develop into darker tones which evoke flavors of vanilla bean, kola nut, cacao nibs, and freshly cured oak. The palate shows a slight sherry influence with flavors of dates and red currants, then the bourbon influence comes back to the forefront with more caramel corn notes. The finish is smooth and rich with a lingering spice on the finish.
About the product: Paper Trail is a blend of straight bourbon whiskey and straight rye whiskey distilled and aged at Midwestern Grain Products (MGP) in Indiana and finished and bottled in California. It is comprised of portions from five different barrels and three different mash bills, all aged a minimum of six years. The resulting 116-gallon blend contains 70% straight rye whiskies and 30% straight bourbon whiskies. Though the blend is made from a majority of rye whiskey, combined it yields a cumulative mash bill of 51% corn, 45% rye, and 4% barley grains, making it very appealing to a bourbon drinker.
About the art: For this release, we wanted to create a Collector's Edition that was really special and performative. The piece was painted on handmade rice paper rather than canvas or panel. To create a literal “Paper Trail”, we chopped up the original artwork and used it as the label on 55 of the bottles. Each one is a unique and original bottle. Additionally, the first five bottles are available as cut-to-order labels and accompanied by a print of the entire work of art. Both the print and bottle are numbered and signed by the artist and accompanied by a numbered digital certificate of authenticity (NFT).