Northern Rye No. 1 - Mammoth Distilling

NORTHERN RYE NO. 01: The Premiere Release

Northern Rye is a style of whiskey created by Mammoth Distilling that combines North American traditions with old-world techniques to create a spirit showcasing character from both grain and oak. The result is a new expression of whiskey. One that explores the nearly endless possibilities of complex rye grain character while balancing the structure, flavor and depth that comes from oak. Every blend of Northern Rye will be uniquely crafted though new combinations of these methods, techniques and traditions and each release will be produced in limited quantities. We see Northern Rye No. 01 as just the first chapter in a long story that will be told with each new one-of-a-kind release. Stay tuned for Northern Rye No. 02!

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What's In This Bottle?

Northern Rye No. 01 contains a blend of 14% straight Michigan Wheeler rye aged in first-use, char level 3 and 4 Minnesota and Missouri white oak barrels, and 86% 15, 16 and 17-year-old rye from Alberta, Canada aged in second- and third-fill American casks. These whiskeys were then married in a series of very small blends to create the layered, nuanced character unique to this premier release of Northern Rye.

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PRODUCT NOTES

STYLE: Northern Rye
ABV: 50% (100 proof)
SIZE: 750ml
GRAIN: Rye, corn and barley

TASTING NOTES

Notice aromatic pears and ginger on the nose. The palate begins with sweet-tart apples, baking spices and fresh rye bread, then progresses into oak, leather, and honeycomb, which linger into a dry finish.

The Many Complex Dimensions of Distilled Rye Grain

Rye is an incredibly flavorful grain known for being somewhat spicy and peppery. However, using various fermentation and distillation techniques, beautiful notes of fruit and grass can also be introduced to a rye-based whiskey during esterification. Exposure to wood can add further depth and structure, introducing more traditional flavors like vanilla, caramel and baking spices. Because the layering and balancing of flavors is a hallmark of Northern Rye, we utilize both new and used wood in the aging process to create novel blending components. The mastery of this style is demonstrated through the art of blending a diverse array of whiskeys, selected from stocks created through these different techniques, and crafting a unique spirit that harmoniously demonstrates this wide range of possibility.

Northern Rye No. 01 was created using components and techniques that fully highlight this new style of whiskey. One component was distilled from Michigan Wheeler rye and aged in two types of new American oak: Minnesota oak, which has a tighter grain pattern and higher levels of tannins, and Missouri oak, which is softer and higher in lactones that contribute a more traditional sweetness up front. A second component was distilled in Alberta, Canada and aged in second- and third-use casks, letting the spirit esterify and develop bright, delicate fruit tones that deliver so much nuance. Finally, by rebarreling portions of the Canadian component into new charred oak barrels, and further aging other portions with French oak staves, we achieved this release’s perfect balance of grain and wood.

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