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RATED TOP 2 RYE WHISKEY 2022. Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of spice shop behind a vinyl curtain, hemp oil,...
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Aromas of perfectly ripe berries: wild strawberries, red cherries, and a touch of earthiness. Powerful and elegant...
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Charred grains and fresh hay are earthy on the nose. In the mouth it is like soft leather, a hint of maple aroma is...
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This rye has a classic profile—a bit of spice, light flavor and good structure. Sweet caramel and aromas faded...
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An enigmatic and quiet whiskey, whose subtle complexity begs for your attention. The nose is minty and fresh with...
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THE WISEMAN™ Straight Rye is a traditional Rye made with a mash bill of 95% Rye. A spicy nose progresses to the...
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Delivers unparalleled richness and complexity, thanks to ten years of meticulous aging. Savor the pronounced flavors...
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Smells of sweet corn, buttered popcorn and pistachio nuts in the early stages; later whiffs pick up well-endowed...
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Smells of sweet corn, buttered popcorn and pistachio nuts in the early stages; later whiffs pick up well-endowed...
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Smells of sweet corn, buttered popcorn and pistachio nuts in the early stages; later whiffs pick up well-endowed...
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Deep purple color with crimson highlights. Elegant floral nose with peony and violet flowers along with the typical...
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Aged in new charred American oak barrels. Nose: warm spiced date cake, treacle toffee, orange peel, baking spices....
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A complex blend of hand-selected straight rye whiskies from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Alberta aged...
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Golden amber color. Aromas of apple-cinnamon, pastry dough, concord grape jam, and banana-cashew shake with a supple,...
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Oranges and sliced strawberries with roses. Medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins that are angular and bright....
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TOP 100 SPIRITS 2022. Complex and enticing, this rich take on rye has a notably deep, ruddy hue, with toffee and red...
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Appearance: Rich and inviting like warm caramel. Aroma: Comforting and familiar, slightly sweet, with hints of...
Mavrodaphne Mencia Rye Whiskey Mencia
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
Rye Whiskey is enjoying something of a renaissance of late, with sales rocketing in recent years thanks to a growing interest in strong, unique flavors, and small, independent distilleries. Rye Whiskey is a drink which is all about powerful, bold flavors, with plenty of spice and bitterness when drunk young. Aged, however, it takes on a deep set of subtle notes which are beautifully mellow and complex, and becomes a fascinating example of what whiskey can be when made with expert hands.
In order for an American Whiskey to be labeled a Rye Whiskey, it must have a mash content which is no less than fifty one percent rye. This separates it from Bourbon, and it is this which gives it its distinctive flavor and spiciness. Toffee, cinnamon, caraway, cloves and oak are typical tasting notes, and ‘straight rye’ whiskies - which are aged in charred oak barrels - take on plenty of the smokiness of the wood, adding a further, fascinating facet.
Rye Whiskey has its spiritual home in the northeastern states of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and cities like Pittsburgh produced vast quantities of Rye Whiskey in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most the old distilleries were closed during the prohibition era, after which time rye whiskey more or less disappeared completely, but the twenty-first century is seeing old recipes being resurrected and released to rave reviews.