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Whiskey Review: O.H. Ingram River Aged Straight Rye -The Whiskey Wash
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
O.H. Ingram River Aged Straight Rye Whiskey
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
Whiskey by the bargeload: Company aging spirits offshore in Ballard County
WICKLIFFE Floating just outside of town, not far from where the Mississippi and Ohio rivers meet in Ballard County, is the world’s first floating rickhouse where Brown Water Spirits is aging whiskey on a barge. The young company, founded by Hank Ingram in 2015, is hoping to make waves with its O.H. Ingram River Aged… Read More
Beyond the Barrel: These Cutting-Edge Distillers Are Pushing the Limits of Spirit Aging
The beginnings of spirits maturation, particularly with whiskey and rum, were by happenstance. Shipped long distances down rivers or across oceans in wooden barrels, the spirits held within not only gained color, but also new and enhanced flavors. In recent decades, that layman understanding has gained an ever-growing scientific footing, culminating in a scene today… Read More