{"product_id":"middle-west-spirits-ported-pumpernickel-single-barrel-rye-double-cask-128-47-proof-selected-by-seelbachs-copy","title":"Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Single Barrel Rye 122.4 Proof - Selected by Seelbach's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 year and 10 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122.4 proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79% Dark Pumpernickel Rye, 11% Corn, 5% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe nose is almost reminiscent of a juice box, with apple juice concentrate up front, followed by notes of caramel, powdered sugar, lemonade, vanilla cream, and elegant oak, alongside a touch of smoke, cardamom, and cedar box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eThe palate is dense and chewy, drinking plump and juicy with a depth more reminiscent of an 8 to 10-year rye. Notes of vanilla-dipped dried mango, mixed berry pie, molasses cookies, and heavy simple syrup create a level of slightly tart saturation you might expect from a finished rye, without any finishing. While present, spice is not the focus in this barrel as it was in our previous selection, instead leaning into clarity, sweetness, and punch-like fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"929\"\u003eThe finish is long and clean, carrying through with cane sugar syrup, candied orange, lemon-lime soda, and sweet oak, with dazzling sweet-toned baking spices lingering on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle count: \u003c\/strong\u003e186 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeelbach's Story: \u003c\/strong\u003eMiddle West Spirits may be a new name to some, but it has deep roots and a strong reputation. During our visit, we toured their impressive new distillery just outside Columbus and were blown away by the scale and precision of their operation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFounded in 2008, Middle West set out to highlight the unique flavors of the Ohio River Valley. Everything they do - from distilling to aging and packaging -happens just north of downtown. Their approach blends craftsmanship, originality, and a clear respect for their regional roots.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThey also began distilling America’s first Dark Pumpernickel Rye Whiskey - a signature four-grain rye made from dark pumpernickel rye, non-GMO open-pollinated yellow corn, soft red winter wheat, and 2-row barley. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55348104528040,"sku":"55348104528040","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/2275\/files\/DSCF2125_sm_453289a7-40f7-4890-91f1-94d934c6fc6e.jpg?v=1774619668","url":"https:\/\/seelbachs.com\/products\/middle-west-spirits-ported-pumpernickel-single-barrel-rye-double-cask-128-47-proof-selected-by-seelbachs-copy","provider":"Seelbach's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}