Savage & Cooke Grenache Cask Finished Rye Whiskey 750mL

Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey

California Straight Rye Whiskey | 50% ABV (100 Proof) | Finished in Grenache Wine Barrels | Aged Minimum 3 Years | 750mL

Process & Profile

Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey is a California straight rye made and matured at Savage & Cooke on Mare Island. The recipe is rye-forward, supported by corn and malted barley, with grain sourced locally. After fermentation and distillation, the rye is aged for a minimum of three years in new charred American oak. Once it reaches maturity, a portion is transferred to Grenache wine barrels associated with Dave Phinney for an additional finishing period (about two months), adding layered fruit nuance and a subtle wine-cask texture on top of the rye’s naturally spicy backbone. Bottled at 100 proof, it’s built for bold sipping and elevated cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Blackberry compote, orange peel, toasted oak, rose-like florals, and baking spice

• Palate: Rye spice, caramelized sugar, dark berry, dried herbs, and a gentle wine-driven fruit lift

• Finish: Long and warming with peppery spice, oak, and lingering dark fruit

What Makes It Special

• California straight rye finished in Grenache wine barrels for a distinctive fruit-and-spice profile

• Aged a minimum of 3 years in new charred American oak before finishing

• Grain is grown within 50 miles of the distillery for a true local build

• 100 proof delivers structure for sipping and cocktail performance

• A winemaker-led finishing approach that brings a unique red-fruit dimension to rye

How to Enjoy

Sip it neat to catch the Grenache finish’s dark-fruit lift over classic rye spice. A single large cube softens the edges and pulls forward sweeter notes. In cocktails, it shines in a Manhattan, a Boulevardier riff, or a rye Old Fashioned where the wine-barrel finish adds depth without getting syrupy.

FAQ

1. What is Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey?
   Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey is a California straight rye aged in new charred oak and then finished in Grenache wine barrels for added fruit and texture.

2. What does Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey taste like?
   Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey shows rye spice, dark berry, citrus peel, toasted oak, and a long finish with peppery warmth.

3. What proof is Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey?
   Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey is 100 proof (50% ABV).

4. How is Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey made?
   Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey is distilled and aged on Mare Island, matured for a minimum of three years in new charred American oak, then finished in Grenache wine barrels for about two months.

5. Where can I buy Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Rye Whiskey?
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