Orphan Barrel Rye Scarlet Shade 14YR 750mL

Fourteen years of maturation give Scarlet Shade a mature rye profile of baking spice, orchard fruit and dark chocolate. Distilled in Indiana and aged in Kentucky, it brings an orange-marmalade accent to a long, warming sip.

Key details

• Straight rye whiskey, USA
• 14 years old
• 90 proof
• 750 mL bottle

Flavor profile

Rye toast and baking spice meet orchard fruit, finishing with marmalade and dark chocolate.

Pairing & serving

Serve neat or over one large cube with dark chocolate or aged cheddar.

After opening & when to enjoy

Store upright, tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight. Ready to enjoy now; spirits do not continue barrel aging in the bottle. After opening, aim to enjoy within about a year for the freshest flavor, especially as the bottle empties.

No decanting is needed.

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