Corbin Cash Aged 9 Years "Communal" Single Barrel Merced Rye Whiskey The Prime Barrel Pick #142

It’s all about that Rye!  Explore the unique terroir of the 9-year-old Corbin Cash Merced Rye.  Distilled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, where the Souza family has cultivated sweet potatoes and rye since 1917, this 100% Merced Rye whiskey is made from a distinctive rye varietal.   The Souza family grew Merced Rye as a winter cover crop for over 90 years before David Souza began harvesting and distilling it in 2009. 

This impressive Corbin Cash Merced Rye is a testament to the intersection of California’s agricultural heritage and David Souza’s farm-to-bottle methods.  The sandy Central Valley soil and nutrients from the sweet potato crop create a distinctive and complex rye flavor profile that is sweet, spicy, and herbal.  

Pot distilled then aged for 9 years in a char 5 barrel, Corbin Cash Merced Rye boasts concentrated flavors, a rich mouthfeel, and a remarkable bourbon-like flavor profile at a bold 134 proof. The dry local climate enhances barrel extraction and contributes to a high angel’s share.  

Corbin Cash Merced Rye is a case study in the impact of terroir, perfect for rye enthusiasts or those exploring geographic diversity in their whiskey.  Experience this bold, hand-selected expression of their estate-grown rye.   

Barrel Details:

• Barrel #76
• Distilled: 2016 in Atwater, CA
• Age:   9 years
• Mashbill: 100% Merced Rye grown on the Souza family farm
• Barrel Entry Proof: 120 proof
• Proof: 134

Tasting Notes:

• Nose:  brown sugar, sweet honey, mint, cinnamon stick, dried apricot, pine cone, and toasted oak
• Palate:  brown sugar, maple syrup candy,  green apple, sassafras, cinnamon spice, and oak
• Finish:  distinct and long lasting with caramelized sweetness, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, dry leather, and toasted oak

Fun fact: we selected this barrel in a wild social experiment—twenty tasters, one winner. See how it unfolded on our YouTube episode.

Bottled at cask strength, Corbin Cash Merced Rye offers an intense, full-bodied experience that highlights the robust grain character of Merced Rye and the meticulous craftsmanship of Corbin Cash Distillery.  Limited availability, order now while supplies last!