Unusual, but worth experiencing. Personally, it's a favorite. The nose is a little intense. The palate is syrupy sweet from the fig. Almost like jam. Tastes like a Manhattan straight from the bottle. But with sour bitters in the finish that leaves a spiced taste in the mouth. It's very unlike most whiskeys but worth trying.
Journeyman Field Rye
Whiskey Flavored Whiskey Michigan No age statement 45% ABV
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Journeyman Field Rye honors Chicago's Field Museum. This expression is the distillery's Last Feather Rye, composed of 60% rye and 40% wheat, which was infused with black mission figs for three months. It is offered at 90 proof.
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Clearly fruity, but not in a low-quality way. A bit of a bite, but remarkably smooth overall. If you wanted a breakfast bourbon, this would be it. Bought in Carmel, Indiana over the holidays, currently having trouble finding it sold anywhere in NYC
Remarkably smooth for a rye. The nose is fruity, likely from figs. Fruit flavors carry onto the palate, accompanied by rye spice notes. It has a full mouthfeel and minimal burn. A very unique and pleasing rye whiskey.
A joint effort with the Field Museum in Chicago. Figs were used as a sweetener. Someone commented, 'Tastes like tea.' It's too sweet for me to consume in large quantities.
I'm quite fond of this beverage! The fig flavor is very prominent!
Figgy. Good in a Manhattan, someone suggested.
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