Opulent Orchard New York Distilling Co. Apple Brandy Finished Straight Rye

How ‘Bout Them Apples?

New York Distilling Co., one of the country’s first urban distilleries and part of the first wave of distilleries in the Empire State, has long been on the vanguard of rye whiskey. They were the first rye whiskey distillery we ever worked with, and we are proud to once again shine a light on one of the most unique types of whiskey they produce: apple brandy-finished rye whiskey, a unique style that adds the fresh fruit flavors of apple brandy to the warmth and spice of northern rye.

For this special release, we created a unique marriage of three different 7-year-old rye whiskies that were finished in American apple brandy barrels. The result is spice and sweetness in perfect balance. The nose has notes of fresh apples, rye spice, and black liquorice. The palate bursts with notes of cinnamon applesauce, fresh apple pie, warm oak, and wintergreen mint, leading into a spicy and peppery finish.

This special release is the first rye whiskey in our Single Distillery Series.

Proof: 114.9
Age: 7 years
Quantity produced: 410 bottles
Format: 750mL
Details: Non-chill filtered; no color added

Cask Details

• Mashbill — 72% rye, 16% corn, and 12% malted barley
• Maturation Barrel Info — New American oak, 53 gallon
• Finishing Barrel Info — Ex-apple brandy casks, 53 gallon