Sonoma County Distilling Company’s cornerstone spirit, Sonoma Rye Whiskey, is truly a rye whiskey the way it’s supposed to be. Using only traditional techniques like direct-fire alembic stills and hand separation, overseeing production from grain to glass.
Combining unmalted rye from Canada and malted rye from a historic malt house outside of London, to provide the purest foundation for the whiskey in a unique, 100% rye mash bill. From here the same methods from the 16th century are used to distill the spirits to embrace the small inconsistencies that many other whiskies avoid, working to promote high flavour over high alcohol to showcase the spice and depth of this robust grain.
The finished product is refined through a barrel aging process consisting of time in new-charred American oak as well as old wood. The maritime variations of Sonoma County’s daily climate fluctuations ensure a consistent relationship between the whiskey and the wood.
TASTING NOTES:
The approach and appellation combine to capture the true essence of the rye grain. Forward notes of vanilla, allspice and black pepper are followed by a nutty, dry finish resulting from the malt.