Rare Character #MAP-R-467 Maple Cask Finished Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

Rare Character #MAP‑R‑467 Maple Cask Finished Straight Rye showcases refined spice woven through indulgent maple sweetness. Aged around 7.2 years and bottled at cask strength, it delivers creamy chocolate, bright berry, and gentle oak polish—an elegant alternative to more austere rye finishes.

🧪 Origins & Mash Bill

• This Indiana-distilled rye (via MGP) uses a mash of 51% rye, 45% corn, 4% malted barley and aged approximately 7.2 years before a finishing rest in maple casks.

• Bottled at 110.9‑proof (55.11% ABV)—this single-barrel release emphasizes both the whiskey’s foundational spice and its maple finish.
  

👃 Nose (Aroma)

• Aromatics begin with dusty workshop oak, followed by rich caramel, nougat, creamy praline, and hints of cacao nibs. Alive with nuances of honeyed butterscotch and, in the glass, lingering sparks of orange-peel zest and smoky Old-Fashioned character.
  

👅 Palate & Texture

• Savory yet sweet: candle-lit notes of raspberry, chocolate mousse, candied walnut, and chicory coffee dominate, giving an elegant dessert-like impression.

• The texture is well-rounded and polished, with underlying citrus zest, floral lift, and wood-spice framework keeping it balanced.
  

🔁 Finish

• The finish is long and complex, layered with gravel rye spice, soft oak tannin, and a closing waft of dry florals and orange accents.
  

🌟 Highlights at a Glance