Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by Brown Water Spirits. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment… Read More
Distilled by MGP and aged on O.H. Ingram’s floating barge, this rye whiskey is aged at least 3 years and features a pretty impressive story. NOSE: Sweet cream, brown butter, cake batter and almost a touch of demerara sugar. Sweet overall, with just a touch of clove and spice. TASTE: Medium body on the palate,… Read More
River-aged barrels expose them to the drastic rise and fall of the water’s temperatures. The constant motion and friction of the river keep the barrels in motion, aiding in maturation of its 3-year minimum age statement. This 96-proofer is rye-based. Aromas of tangerine and butterscotch lead to a silky palate, coated with notes of crème… Read More
O.H. Ingram River-Aged Rye Whiskey is a limited edition straight rye whiskey entirely matured on a floating rickhouse atop a barge on the Mississippi River in Wickliffe, Kentucky. The brand refers to the unique effect of this life spent on the water as “mellowed on the Mississippi.” The distillate itself is sourced from MGP, and… Read More
Today’s Craft Corner review comes to us from the river. That’s right, this whiskey is actually aged on waters of the mighty Mississippi River. When I heard about this product, I wanted to not only try the whiskey–but hear more about the story behind river aging–my co-host Jay and I invited Hank Ingram on for… Read More
A little background A first of its kind, O.H. Ingram River Aged Straight Whiskey is aged in a floating rickhouse on the riverbank of the Mississippi in Ballard County, KY. According to Ingram “The constant motion of the river ensures that the whiskey never stops working, creating an extraordinary spirit with a taste mature beyond… Read More