Dad’s Hat Vermouth Finished Rye Whiskey

Whiskey: Dad’s Hat Vermouth Finished Rye
Still using the same grain mash bill as their rye whiskey (80% rye, 15% malted barley, 5% malted rye), this is aged from 6-9 months in 15 gallon white oak quarter-casks. The whiskey is then transferred to barrels that previously aged California’s Quady Vya Sweet Vermouth. It resides here for another 6 months before bottling.
Size: 750ML
Proof: 94 (47% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Mountain Laurel Spirits Llc
A very exciting expression from the Dad’s Hat chaps in Pennsylvania – this rye has been finished in casks which had previously held sweet vermouth! The rye is made to their classic recipe (80% rye, 15% malted barley and 5% malted rye) and aged for at least six months in charred new oak quarter casks. Following this, the whiskey spends a further three months in casks that were home to sweet vermouth. We’ll be rather interested to see how this does in cocktails…
Dad’s Hat Vermouth Finished Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: The aroma is a mix of dried herbs, red fruit, and dark rye grains.
Palate: The wine influence comes through on the palate providing a tang and a very subtle sweetness to the whiskey, but it is still by no means a sweet whiskey.
Finish: The robust spice factor comes through loud and clear on the finish.