100% Vermont RYE WHISKEYS
Phyllis™ & The Wide open field
Good things come to those who wait. And undoubtedly, like us, you were told by your grandmother that patience is a virtue.
Introducing our first whiskey release - Phyllis™ & The Wide Open Field.
This single barrel release was distilled in Hardwick and among the first 53 gallon barrels we ever produced. An incredibly special and well developed barrel, we decided to leave it unblended and at full barrel strength for our first release.
4 year single barrel rye whiskey
Mashbill: 84% VT rye, 16% VT barley
Proof: Cask Strength 124.68 proof
Nose: vanilla, cherry candy, snickerdoodle cookies, candied orange zest, and fresh baked gingerbread.
Palate: Luxardo cherry, cinnamon, brown butter caramel, sweet cola.
Finish: a long and warming blend of red hot candies and rich sweet oak.
phyllis™ & her walk in the woods series
Phyllis & Her Walk in the Woods is a 4-part series of distinctly Vermont rye whiskeys harmonizing the flavors and terroir of local agriculture with cask finishes from around the world.
Double Oak Cask
Our first release, Double Oaked, is redolent of the strong Vermont Rye character that is the hallmark of Phyllis™. Rich chocolatey and peppery notes are softened by the secondary aging in a Moscatel barrel and traces of grape come forward.
Tasting Notes:
Abundant Vermont rye spice and fruity top notes, with warm pastry and spiced cookie aromas.
84% Vermont Rye
16% Vermont Barley
100 Proof / 50%ABV
Port Cask
For the second release in this series, we finished Phyllis™ Rye Whiskey for 9 months in ruby port wine casks. Gritty rye spice melds beautifully with the jammy, dark fruit wine notes.
Tasting Notes:
Bold rye spice with layers of black cherry, fig jam and dark caramel aromas.
84% Vermont Rye
16% Vermont Barley
100 Proof / 50%ABV
tokaji Cask
Our third release of Phyllis™ & Her Walk in the Woods did a secondary aging in a Tokaji (a Hungarian dessert wine) barrel. The result is a balance of rich rye character with dried fruit and honeyed notes.
Tasting Notes:
Rich and fruity, with aromas of fresh baked cake and candied orange and lingering toffee and vanilla on the finish.
84% Vermont Rye
16% Vermont Barley
100 Proof / 50%ABV
Px sherry Cask
Our fourth and final release in the 2024 series, PX Sherry Cask, was finished in Pedro Ximenez (PX) Sherry casks.
Tasting Notes:
Smooth rye spice is accented with glazed pastry and dark, jammy fruit notes, with a hint of cherry-vanilla on the palate.
84% Vermont Rye
16% Vermont Barley
100 Proof / 50%ABV
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“We make whiskey the way we want to drink whiskey”
Ryan Christiansen, Head Distiller