Tasting Notes

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Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Vermouth Finish

Country: USA

Region: Pennsylvania

Type: Rye

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 47%

Score: 88 Points

Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Vermouth Finish. Image courtesy Dad's Hat.Very few whiskies have been finished in Vermouth casks, and even fewer ryes. This is the exception, and well worth trying.

The nose is smooth and well-balanced with mild spiciness, fresh toasted rye bagels, allspice, dark chocolate, and graham crackers. The taste is smooth and thick at first with rye spiciness that builds slowly to a mild peak and lingers while the Vermouth influence comes in as an aromatic touch with a hint of anise. The finish is mellow, smooth, and lingers well. (August, 2013)