Grand Optimist Empire Rye

Tasting Notes

Grand Optimist Empire Rye from New York's Batter Man Distilling is a rye whiskey with a mission: to be sipped neat or mixed into your favorite cocktail. Crafted with New York-grown Danko rye, it showcases cereal and bready notes alongside dried fruit and baking spice. Each batch offers subtle variations, from cherry liqueur and spicy rye to vanilla, toffee, and cedar on the nose. On the palate, expect a balanced mix of bright rye spice, cooked oats, cocoa, and even a hint of minerality, a nod to the coastal barrel aging. This is a versatile, well-rounded rye highlighting New York's unique whiskey character.

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