Whiskey

George Washington's Rye

Origin

🇺🇸USA

Strength43%

Price Tier

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LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

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A fascinating liquid history lesson. It is remarkably different from modern, heavily-aged ryes, prioritizing the honest character of the grain above all else.

The Library Note

In 1799, George Washington's distillery was the largest in the United States, producing 11,000 gallons of rye whiskey. Lost to history after his death, the distillery was reconstructed in 2007, and today, scholars and distillers use his original ledgers to recreate the recipe exactly as he made it.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Fresh corn, raw grain, and a heavy yeastiness—reminiscent of freshly baked rye bread.

THE PALATE

Surprisingly soft with a honeyed wheat sweetness and a sharp, peppery rye finish.

THE FINISH

Short and clean with a mild oatmeal-like aftertaste.

Sensory Profile

THE PERFECT SERVE

Sipped neat at room temperature to experience the history in the glass, or used in a classic Old Fashioned.

Composition

Malted Barley

Corn

Rye

Spring Water

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Hand-crafted using 18th-century wooden fermenters and copper pot stills. Bottled unaged to preserve the raw grain character.

Collector’s Private Ledger

Your personal archive for confidential notes and sensory evaluations.

Personal Rating

Archival Status

Record for George Washington's Rye. Entries are stored locally on your device.

Archival Remarks

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