High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye

Name: High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye
Brand: Altamar
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

750ml & 90 Proof

High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye is a Whiskey from the High N' Wicked Specialty Whiskeys' Collection brand hailing from America.

What is High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye?

High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye showcases the bold, spicy character that rye whiskey enthusiasts crave, with a smooth finish that comes from its extended aging process. Interestingly, this rye is crafted using a unique mash bill that includes a small percentage of malted barley, which adds a subtle sweetness and complexity to the flavor profile - a technique more commonly associated with Scotch whisky production than American rye.

Why do we love High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye?

High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye stands out for its exceptional balance of spice and sweetness, achieved through a unique aging process that uses a combination of new charred oak barrels and ex-bourbon casks. This small-batch rye whiskey also boasts a mash bill with an unusually high percentage of malted barley, contributing to its smooth, creamy texture and distinctive flavor profile that sets it apart from other ryes on the market.

How do you drink High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye?

High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye shines when sipped neat or with a splash of water to open up its complex flavors, but it also makes an excellent base for spirit-forward cocktails that let the rye's character shine through. This versatile whiskey is perfect for cooler autumn evenings, pairing wonderfully with hearty dishes like grilled steak, spicy chili, or rich, aged cheeses that complement its bold, spicy notes.

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Nose: Warm baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg mix with vanilla and caramel. A hint of oak and toasted rye bread emerges, followed by subtle notes of dried fruit and orange peel.

Palate: Peppery rye spice leads, balanced by sweet maple syrup and brown sugar. Flavors of roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and leather develop. A touch of mint and dill adds freshness, while oak tannins provide structure.

Finish: Long and warming. The rye spice lingers, accompanied by dried cherries and a slight tobacco note. A pleasant dryness from the oak remains, with hints of black pepper and clove on the tail end.

High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye is crafted using a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, then aged for a minimum of five years in new, charred American oak barrels. What sets this rye apart is its extended aging process, which allows the spirit to develop a rich complexity and depth of flavor while still maintaining the characteristic spiciness of a high-rye whiskey.

High N' Wicked 5 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye uses an unusual 85% rye and 15% malted barley mashbill, creating a spicier profile than most ryes on the market. This high rye content pushes the boundaries of traditional Kentucky rye recipes.

The distillery employs a unique "double-barrel" aging process, where the rye is first aged for 4 years in new charred oak barrels, then transferred to used bourbon barrels for an additional year. This imparts subtle bourbon notes and extra complexity to the final product.

High N' Wicked's master distiller insists on hand-selecting each barrel for bottling during a specific 3-hour window in the early morning, believing the spirit's flavors are most pronounced during this time due to temperature and humidity fluctuations in the rickhouse.

Main Ingredient: Rye
Country of Origin: United States