Heaven's Door Refuge Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks

Heaven's Door Refuge Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks uses a 100% rye mash bill. Heaven’s Door ages the rye for six to eight years and finishes it in sherry casks, typically for up to six months. Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750 mL format, Refuge brings the grain’s natural spice into a drier sherry-cask setting.

The nose is rich and complex, opening with dark fruit, oak, and spice while the sherry finish contributes sweetness and depth. On the palate, rye spice meets dried fruit, honey, caramel, and vanilla, followed by a warming spicy kick. The producer also identifies leather, nutmeg, and tobacco among the cask-driven details. A rich, warming texture carries the sweet fruit and rye character into a delicate spicy finish, giving the whiskey a refined balance between its 100% rye foundation and the sherry casks’ fruit-forward influence.