This rye whiskey is highly unusual because it was aged in used
oak barrels. Almost all American whiskey is aged in new oak and
sold as a "straight" whiskey. Used barrels result in a taste
profile less influenced by the wood, allowing the more delicate
flavors of the rye distillate to prevail. A truly sophisticated
sipping whiskey.
The Federal Government term for this is "Whiskey Distilled from
Rye Mash Stored 21 Years in Re-Used Cooperage." Translation: This
is very rare whiskey aged in USED barrels. All were aged on the
lower three tiers of the rickhouse. Mash bill is 53% rye, 37% corn,
10% barley malt.