Kings County Distillery Empire Rye Whiskey

Part of a broader project with like minded distillers throughout the state, Kings County Empire Rye whiskey is our entry into a new rye whiskey category that is derived from New York's whiskey heritage exclusively by and for New York distillers. Ours is made from 80% New York grown Danko rye and 20% english barley malt and is aged at least 2 years in charred oak barrels. With notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, maple, mint, and cut grass with a finish of warm bread and holiday spice, this is a more flavorful rye than its commercial peers. Released at 102 proof, this is a potent entry into a much-loved category. With multiple superlative awards and warm commentary from traditional whiskey critics, this whiskey appears once a year and goes fast.

Kings County Distillery Empire Rye Whiskey | 750ML Tasting Notes

Nose: An alluring and inviting nose promises sweet tea, mint, dill, and a full Thanksgiving dessert spread.

Palate: The palate delivers, with flavors of blueberry crumble, cherry tart, and candied ginger.

Finish: A warm, spicy, and rounded finish.

Distillery Information

Kings County Distillery is New York City’s oldest operating whiskey distillery, the first since Prohibition. Founded in 2010, Kings County uses New York grain and traditional distilling equipment to produce whiskey in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, just steps from the former waterfront distillery district and the legendary site of the 1860s Brooklyn Whiskey Wars. Every drop the distillery sells is made in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

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