Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Straight Rye Vermouth Finish

Rye With A Twist
We hand-selected this cask from Mountain Laurel Spirits, better known by its flagship brand Dad’s Hat, which has revived Pennsylvania’s historic distilling tradition. The state’s whiskey history dates to the colonial era, but by the 1990s, Pennsylvania rye whiskey had disappeared completely. Dad’s Hat has brought this long tradition back to life, driven by a deep commitment to the state’s history, farmers, and culture.
This release was made by finishing 4-year-old Dad’s Hat straight rye whiskey for 5 months in an ex-vermouth cask, which amplifies and builds upon the sweeter elements of the underlying rye whiskey. It has apricot and spearmint on the nose, and a rich palate that balances big baking spice, citrusy sweetness, and fresh green grass. A unique and deeply flavorful twist that shows how the right finish can naturally complement a whiskey. It is Dad’s Hat first-ever vermouth-finished single cask.
2022 Single Cask #9: Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in a Vermouth Cask
Proof: 119.9
Age: 4 years
Quantity produced: 119 bottles
Format: 750mL
Details: Cask strength; Non-chill filtered; no color added
Cask Details
- Mashbill — 80% rye, 5% malted rye, 15% two row malted barley
- Maturation Barrel Info — McGinnis Wood Products new American oak barrel; char 3
- Barrel Entry Proof: 120
- Barrel Size — 53 gallons
- Finishing Barrel Info — N/A
- Length of Secondary Maturation/Finishing — 60 gallon ex Sweet Vermouth from Quady Winery
- Age of Spirit — 4 years
ALSO FROM THIS DISTILLER:
- Type: Single Cask
- Pour: Neat or on the rocks
- Glass: glencairn or rocks glass




About Dad’s Hat / Mountain Laurel Spirits
Mountain Laurel Spirits, better known by its flagship brand Dad’s Hat, has almost single-handedly revived Pennsylvania’s historic distilling tradition. The state’s whiskey history dates to the colonial era. In fact, rye whiskey was once nearly synonymous with Pennsylvania. But by the 1990s, Pennsylvania rye whiskey had disappeared completely. Dad’s Hat has brought this long tradition and distinctive style back to life, driven by a deep commitment to the state’s history, farmers, and culture.