ASW Fiddler Toasted Straight Rye Whiskey. - Selected by SLB Drinks

Age: 6-years and 10 months Finish: 13-month Char 2 Heavy Toast Proof: 114.5 Tasting Notes: Delicate citrus zest, warm baking spices, toasted vanilla bean, and gingerbread sweetness create a beautifully inviting nose. Caramelized maple, gentle barrel char, and vibrant citrus spice – this captures everything you love about 95/5, now with a touch of smooth richness and a well-rounded, slightly indulgent profile. There’s depth to discover, all grounded by a cozy, toasted maple base. The finish lingers with soft juicy fruits and creamy, oak-wrapped brown sugar. This is a masterfully crafted toasted rye – delightfully sweet and effortlessly balanced. Highly recommended. About the product: For Fiddler Toasted Rye, ASW finishes various rye whiskey mash bills – all at least 6 years old – in toasted barrels of varying toast levels and for varying times, after the first few years in new, charred white oak barrels of varying char levels. By varying the toast and amount of time in the toasted barrel, each batch enjoys its own unique flavor profile and packs all the flavor you want in a rye, with additional delicious notes for good measure. ASW lists all the pertinent details on a new custom label inset on the beautifully designed label. The first batch is a 95% rye, 5% malted barley mash bill from MGP.