Traverse City Whiskey Co. Barrel Proof 9-Year Rye 112.4 proof – Selected by Seelbach’s

Age: 9-years

Proof: 112.4 proof

Mash Bill: 95/5

Tasting Notes: Incredibly dense and viscous nose. Luxardo cherry syrup, caramel icing, mesquite smoke, toasted barrel char and warming oak. All the while, plenty of fragrant top notes.

The palate is coating and dense, not overly minty spice but tingles with plenty of smoked spices. While dark leaning, theres gobs of fruitcake and sorghum keeping it rich and sweet, but a semi-sweet chocolate note keeping it grounded.

The finish is long and smokey, with lots of elegant citrus and spice notes initially before dense toffee, robust cigar box, and dried fruits.

Bottle count:156 bottles