Age: 7.5yrs
Barreled: Feb, 29 2016 (LEAP YEAR BARREL)
Proof: 148 proof
Mash bill: 100% Canadian Pilsen Malt
Tasting Notes: Leather, maple syrup, and floral nose; chocolate covered cherries on the palate with a spiced orange finish.
Seelbach's Tasting Notes:
Rich maple syrup, smoke, concentrated fig, saw dust, ground nutmeg and cinnamon, ripe red fruits with a hint of unripe strawberry. The palate continues similarly with fig, rich dark chocolate, maple syrup, ground spices, barrel char. The finish is long with lots of cinnamon, wood spice, fig, and hints of smoke.
About the product: Available exclusively at Seelbach's, this release of Rua is one you don't want to miss. Harvested from the 50th barrel ever produced by our distillery, this exceptional release boasts an impressive 7.5 years of aging in a 25 gallon barrel, setting a new standard as our oldest and highest proof whiskey to date. With utmost care, we have kept it unfiltered and bottled it straight from the barrel, allowing the experience of sampling from a whiskey thief at your personal bar.
A testament to our dedication to the craft, this single barrel release invites you to indulge in the legacy of our distillery. Raise a glass, and allow this fine whiskey to take you on a journey through time, as you appreciate the depth and character of each carefully crafted drop. Sláinte!
Bottle size: 375 ml
Rúa is Gaelic for "Red Head", an apt name for this richly hued American Single Malt Whiskey. Rúa is hand-crafted from only three ingredients: 100% Organic & Non-GMO Two-Row Pilsner Barley, exceptionally pure spring water from the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains and yeast. That’s it, no additives of any kind are added.
Getting its color from aging in Char No.3 American White Oak barrels, it carries the expected notes of vanilla and caramel. These are complemented by a very full body, notes of fresh baked bread and praline, with a long, sweet finish. It's instantly enjoyable, and a standout among American craft-distilled whiskeys.