| Brand | Brothers Of The Leaf |
| Region | Louisville, United States |
| Spirits Type | Whiskey |
| Spirits Style | Rye |
| ABV | 56% |
Product details
This small-batch expression begins with a bold straight rye distilled in Indiana, boasting a mash bill of approximately 95% rye and 5% malted barley. The spirit is then elevated through a finishing aging in toasted American (white) oak casks crafted by the artisans at Kelvin Cooperage in Louisville. This carefully controlled toast—not charring—adds layers of creamy vanilla, light caramel, and baked fruit notes, smoothing the rye’s inherent spice into a rich, sophisticated profile.
On the nose, expect an inviting blend of black pepper, charred oak, vanilla cream, clove, and a light hint of toasted marshmallow. The palate is full-bodied and bold, where classic rye spice meets waves of toffee, dark caramel, toasted coconut, roasted nuts, and warm baked fruit tones—like apple pie and graham cracker—underpinned by maple and cinnamon from the toasted oak. The finish is long and dry, echoing cracked pepper, oak spice, vanilla bean, oak toast, and a gentle sweetness that lingers warmly across the palate.
This bold rye, with its layered spice and toasted oak richness, thrives with rich, savory dishes—think charcuterie boards, grilled meats, or spiced nuts—where the whiskey’s heat and sweetness can cut through and complement intensely flavored fare.
