Templeton Rye Stout Cask Whiskey 750mL

Templeton Stout Cask Finish gives six-year rye an additional three months in barrels that held chocolate-coffee stout. Its 95% rye recipe combines peppery grain with dark, molasses-like depth.

Key details

• Origin: USA
• Mash bill: 95% rye, 5% malted barley
• 6 years in new charred American oak, then 3 months in stout casks
• ABV: 46%
• Proof: 92

Flavor profile

Cinnamon, berries, caramel and grapefruit lead into pine, pepper, grass, molasses, black cherry and dark chocolate.

Pairing & serving

Serve neat or in a Manhattan with dark chocolate or roasted nuts.

After opening & when to enjoy

Keep upright, tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight. The spirit is ready to enjoy and does not continue barrel aging in the bottle. After opening, aim to enjoy within about a year for the freshest aroma, especially as the bottle empties.

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