07/11/2026
DEAD DROP 95/5 HAZMAT RYE #2 RELEASE
10YR 8MO
142.6 proof
Mashbill: 95/5
Distilled in Indiana
The Nose -Immediately upon the "fresh crack," the aromatics unfurl with an intensity that justifies its decade in wood. Remarkably, the expected ethanol punch is absent, replaced by a sophisticated bouquet of Wrigleyβs spearmint gum and Madagascar vanilla. A foundation of sweet charred oak provides a structural backdrop, while waves of allspice create a rhythmic aromatic circle that invites repeated exploration.
The Palate -The initial entry is a revelation of texture. It drinks significantly below its 71.3% ABV, coating the palate in cool spearmint and refined oak. By the second sip, the complexity deepens: a luxurious tingle of vanilla sugar crystals dances on the mid-palate, accented by a sophisticated hint of charred orange oil. It is a fleeting, "quick hello" of citrus that perfectly balances the deeper notes of barrel char.
The Finish -The conclusion is a persistent, "warming hug" that settles perfectly on the roof and back of the throat letting you know its there but not in a hot way just a tingleβthe hallmark of a well-aged, high-proof rye. The finale is a harmonious encore of spearmint, sweet oak, and allspice that lingers long after the glass is empty.
