On Saturday, June 7, 2025 Woodinville launched its oldest Rye whiskey so far: Woodinville 100% Rye Aged 8 Years.
Planted within the Fall, rye grain lies dormant all winter lengthy below a blanket of snow. When development resumes, through the scorching summer season months on the Omlin household farm in Quincy, Washington, the crop is hand irrigated. Practically a full yr after planting, at harvest, Arnie and son Joel work lengthy hours gathering the grain, which is then trucked throughout the mountains to Woodinville for milling, mashing and distillation. After distillation, the whiskey is transported again to barrelhouses in Quincy, the place it rests in custom-specified, long-seasoned, toasted and charred American Oak barrels.
“None of that is environment friendly, however it’s 100% price it,” say Woodinville co-founder Orlin Sorensen. “We’re laser-focused on high quality, and if it takes an additional step or two on the journey, we’ll completely forge that path.”
The primary 500 bottles had been launched on the distillery on June 7 and will probably be accessible on-line and in choose retailers throughout the US quickly thereafter. ($129.99 MSRP).
GSN’s Remarks: Of notice, the coloration of the liquid is among the darkest ryes we’ve ever seen. Fairly a deep nostril with heavy char, leather-based, spice, oak and molasses. The entry on the palate is mild at first however continues to thrum the identical low bass notes on the tongue. Considerably chewy in mouthfeel, the flavors open up with a terrific dose of rye prickliness and daring wooden. The end is extra-long with a good fade with an attention-grabbing berry-like notice on the finish. A really good rye that has gladly been launched to the world in the end. GSN Ranking: A
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