This first rye whiskey selection from A. Aultschuler and Company follows a series of memorable bourbon and light whiskey barrels—and continues a track record of compelling whiskey selections. MGP makes a well-aged 12-year, 10-month-old rye and finishes it in rare Mizunara oak, bringing together mature Indiana rye and the exotic wood character of Japanese oak.
Distilled by MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on April 3, 2013, from the signature 95% rye and 5% malted barley mash bill, this rye whiskey spent 12 years, 10 months maturing in its original Char 4 barrel before being transferred to a Mizunara oak barrel for the final two months of aging. Native to Japan, Mizunara is a rare oak prized for its porous grain and distinctive aromatic compounds, renowned for imparting sandalwood, incense, and exotic spice to aged spirits.
The finishing period adds an intriguing new dimension to this mature 95/5 rye, layering exotic creamy vanilla notes with caramelized sugar, warm aromatic spice, and exotic oak while softening the assertive rye spice and black pepper you might expect. At 107.02 proof, this 13-year-old Mizunara-finished rye showcases an uncommon approach to secondary maturation.
Fall is an ideal season to explore the depth and complexity of rye whiskey. Add this A. Aultschuler and Company 13-year-old Mizunara-finished rye to your home bar and experience the intersection of mature MGP rye, a classic 95/5 mashbill, and the exotic aromatic character of rare Japanese oak.
