BHAKTA Spirits Launches BHAKTA 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey
BHAKTA Spirits has announced the launch of its inaugural rye vintage, BHAKTA 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey, marking WhistlePig Whiskey Founder Raj Peter Bhakta’s return to rye.
Distilled in 2013 from a 95% rye/5% malted barley mash bill by MGP of Indiana, BHAKTA 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey was initially matured for over a decade, then finished in Calvados casks for 75 days, before being proofed to 107.6 (53.8% ABV) and bottled at 10 years, 8 months old.
BHAKTA 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey is described as “golden orange” in color, with aromas of “vanilla, caramel, apple pie, and citrus.” The palate is “silky” with a “spicy attack of pepper and nutmeg.” It concludes with a “dry” finish of “mellow oak and rancio.”
Limited to 4,800 bottles, BHAKTA 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey has a suggested retail price of $149 and is now available at retailers in select states and online at bhaktaspirits.com.
Source: BHAKTA Spirits.