NV Hochstadter's Family Reserve 16 Year Old Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

Hochstadter's Family Reserve 16 Year Old Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml)

This exceptional old rye whiskey is one of the few older aged-stated ryes even available right now. It has been widely lauded as one of the finest new releases in years. While of course it's not at all inexpensive, this whiskey actually represents an incredible amount of value considering where the industry is today. Booker's Rye sold instantly for $300 at 13 years old. Whistle Pig Boss Hog sells out every time, and the new 14 year old release is going to be close to $500. This is a modest little whiskey, sourced from Alberta Distillers, but with significantly more depth and intensity than most Canadian rye. There's no question about the quality of this cask strength offering. While it's relatively available at the moment, it will be very hard to get in the near future as only 7500 bottles were produced. Expect a big fruity style, bold and complex with that classic rye spice lingering behind the rich fruit and sweet oak. Long and textured with the distinct feeling of old whiskey that you just can't fake. The finish goes for ages. A legend by any measure and when you include the relatively affordable price point, this is a must have in our book.