Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie 3-Pack

Single Barrel 

Mash Bill: 80/10/10 Corn/Rye/Malted Barley

Age: 8-Years

Proof: 107.2

Barrel: #1431

Tasting Notes: Nose: Immediate whiff of white flowers, fresh hay, & lemon oil

Palate: Sweet oak, leather, dried unsweetened coconut & cherry syrup, with a peppery finish

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Bourbon

Finger Lakes Distilling is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. The region is rich in agriculture. Finger Lakes Distilling takes full advantage. Their corn, rye, and barley are sourced from local farms. The distillery design is inspired by Scottish whisky distilleries. It is a beautiful building with even better views of the Seneca lake from the distillery deck.

Barrel entry proof is an often overlooked part of the whiskey making process. Finger Lakes Distilling whiskey enters the barrel at 100 proof (most distilleries use 125 proof). This allows different flavors to develop during the aging process. Because of the higher water content of the whiskey more of the woods sugars are broken down. The wood sugars a created by charring the barrel. This sweetness is evident in the flavor profile.

Age: Minimum of 4-years

Barrel: 53-gallon new charred oak 

Proof: 91 proof  

Mash Bill: 70/20/10 Corn/Rye/Malted Barley

Tasting Notes: There's a lot of burnt sugar and woodiness. It's mellow and subtly sweet. You pick up notes of red currants and melon as you taste through.  

Rye

Age: Minimum of 3-years

Barrel: 53-gallon new charred oak + Sherry barrel finish

Proof: 91 proof  

Mash Bill: 80/20 Rye/Malted Barley

Tasting Notes: The nose is sweet, with berries, mint and black pepper. All of the sharpness has mellowed from the age and sweetness of the sherry barrels. It tastes like a stewed apple with notes of cinnamon, brown sugar and apple. The finish lingers on apple and oak.