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Whiskey Review: Epoch Straight Rye Whiskey

We review Epoch Straight Rye Whiskey from The Baltimore Whiskey Company, a two-year-old rye made from rye grain and rye malt.

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Tasting Notes

About:

Straight Rye Whiskey aged minimum of two years in 53-gallon new charred American oak barrels. Made from 70% rye grain and 30% rye malt and bottled at 50% abv. Double pot distilled. Sold for $50 at the distillery in 750ml bottles.
Appearance:
Copper in color.
Nose:
Lots of wood with chocolatey-spice. Malt can easily be detected on the nose, adding a touch of creaminess. Smells young, but pleasant.
Palate:
Packs more flavor than nose would lead you to believe. Cinnamon initially comes off assaulting but gives way to nectarine before becoming unbearable. The young rye grains can be detected in the astringency on the finish but the high malt adds a pillow-like affect to keep it well balanced for such a young whiskey.
Finish:
Comments:
For what it is, a mostly two-year-old rye whiskey, The Baltimore Whiskey Company Epoch Straight Rye Whiskey stands out. It is hard to impart this much flavor into a whiskey so young. It is great the distillery made all the juice themselves and I am excited to see what they release in the future. Epoch Straight Rye, for me, is a rye meant to be drank in the height of winter. Could be interesting to play around with in cocktails, as well. If one were to ever find oneself in Baltimore, The Baltimore Whiskey Company Distillery seems to be a good spot to check out.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Forrest C. Price

Forrest is deeply involved in various aspects of the whiskey industry. He contributes his writing talents to The Whiskey Wash, shares his expertise through classes on diverse whiskey styles, and serves as the Brand Ambassador of the West Coast & Kentucky for Joseph Magnus Distillery. Prior to these endeavors, Forrest honed his skills as the Whiskey Advisor at Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, DC, the largest whiskey bar in the Western Hemisphere. In this role, he expertly guided patrons through an impressive collection of over 2,700 whiskey expressions from around the world and meticulously managed the extensive inventory. Forrest hails from Louisville, KY, the heart of bourbon country.

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