Name: Black Dirt Straight Rye
Color: Light Brown
Nose: Rye, wood, pepper notes
Taste: Rye, honey, malt, spices, white pepper
I visited the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery in Warwick, NY in the Fall of 2021 to pick apples and enjoy the fresh country air as I do each year. Warwick produces several different types of spirits such as; single barrel bourbon, crown maple bourbon, apple jack brandy, gin, wine, cider, and dessert wines. On the shelf I noticed the Black Dirt Rye and thought I got to give this a try.
The Black Dirt Straight Rye Batch No. 003 mash bill is 90% rye and 10% malted barley. It is aged 3-1/2 years in new charred American oak barrels and bottled at 50% abv. The name “Black Dirt” refers to the fertile soil in the farming area and local rye is used in the distilling process.
The flavor profile is good and well balanced. This rye expression is not too spicy or too light and has a smoother finish.I am not a fan of drinking rye whiskey neat or on the rocks. I like it in cocktails and this one would be even better if it had slightly higher percentage of abv.
Priced around $50 and good valve for the money and supporting local farming.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
