Templeton Rye Signature Reserve 4 Year Old
When prohibition outlawed the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in 1920, many enterprising residents of a small town in Iowa chose to become outlaws-producing a high caliber and much sought after whiskey known as Templeton Rye. These bootleggers and their famous whiskey quickly brought notoriety to the tiny town of Templeton with a population of just 362. Distilled from a mash bill of 95% Rye and 5% Malted barley it is matured to perfection in new flame charred American oak barrels for a minimum of 4 years. Templeton Rye Signature Reserve delivers a whiskey bursting with flavour, spice and complexity that is a salute to Templeton, Iowa - a small town with a strong spirit.
When prohibition outlawed the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in 1920, many enterprising residents of a small town in Iowa chose to become outlaws-producing a high caliber and much sought after whiskey known as Templeton Rye. These bootleggers and their famous whiskey quickly brought notoriety to the tiny town of Templeton with a population of just 362. Distilled from a mash bill of 95% Rye and 5% Malted barley it is matured to perfection in new flame charred American oak barrels for a minimum of 4 years. Templeton Rye Signature Reserve delivers a whiskey bursting with flavour, spice and complexity that is a salute to Templeton, Iowa - a small town with a strong spirit.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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Nose | Rich, oaky aromas and grassy cereal notes. |
Palate | Exceptionally smooth with rich butterscotch, toffee and spiced vanilla and pepper. |
Finish | Wonderful balance, long finish fading into spiced oak and ginger. |
Fact Sheet
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Distillery | MGP Indiana |
Fluid | 70cl |
Alcohol % | 40% |
Serving Suggestion
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Serving Suggestion | Excellent on its own or with an ice cube and a little water. Perfect companion for classic American Cocktails such as a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Boulevardier or a Sazerac. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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San Francisco World Spirits Competition | 2020 - Gold Medal, 2019 - Gold Medal |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | Rye whiskey of the Year- Jim Murray Whiskey Bible Ian Buxtons- “101 whiskies to try before you die” |