Middle West Spirits Middle West Spirits Double Cask Collection Ported Pumpernickel Rye Double Barrel Matured 5 year 750 ml

This is a 5-year-old rye whiskey from Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio, finished using a double-barrel process that includes port cask influence alongside the pumpernickel-inspired character referenced in its name. Middle West built its reputation on the OYO whiskey line and grain-to-glass production, distilling and aging everything on-site rather than sourcing whiskey from elsewhere. The port cask finish adds dried fruit, raisin, and a touch of wine-like sweetness on top of rye's typical pepper and spice, while the double-barrel maturation gives it noticeably more depth than a standard single-barrel rye. It's part of a limited Double Cask Collection built around unusual finishing combinations rather than a permanent core release, aimed at rye drinkers who want something more experimental than a standard bottle.

How to drink Middle West Double Cask Rye

Pour it neat first to catch the port cask's dried-fruit sweetness against the rye spice, then try one rock if you want the wine-like notes to soften. It also makes an unusually fruity, layered Manhattan if you want to put it to work in a cocktail.

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