Woody Creek Distillers
Colorado High Rye 70/30 Bourbon
Basalt, Colorado
Folding a high percentage of Rye into the blend creates a notably racy and energetic style of Bourbon with a unique flair. This new style for Woody Creek allows for a deeper exploration of what it means to be a Colorado Whiskey.
Fermentation
All grains are milled and mashed on site into large, stainless steel fermenters heated by steam. Fermentation lasts about 5 days
Distillation
Custom-made CARL stills: 2 x 2,000 Liter, copper, Continuous 34-foot rectification column still with 21 plates. Water sourced from springs in the Rocky Mountains
Aging
Aged between 4 and 6 years in #3 char, first-use, American white-oak barrels.
Tasting Note
Aromas of leather and tobacco first approach the nose, on the palate a distinct mix of cedar, cherry, licorice, and loamy earth mingle together with a surprising mineral complexity.
