Journeyman W.R. Whiskey
(0.75l, 45%)
Youthful and strong, but surprisingly soft and floral.
Three Oaks, Michigan is a small town of about fifteen-hundred at the most southwestern tip of the state. If it were a mile or two further south it would be in Indiana. Journeyman Distillery is located there and bills itself as a working-man’s shop. The building was a buggy whip and corset manufacturer back in the 1800s, and it is this history that influences the names of their nineteen products — from Featherbone Bourbon to Buggy Whip Wheat and beyond.
Journeyman W.R. Organic Whiskey is a new make spirit — not quite White Lightning, but darned close to it. After distillation it is placed into new white oak barrels for less than a day. Why do that, you ask? Believe it or not, even marginal contact with wood and air allow some of the more volatile compounds to dissipate and shave off the rougher edges. The mash bill is mostly rye, but there is a healthy dose of wheat as well — the same as their Last Feather Rye Whiskey. Rye brings the spice and wheat smoothes things out, so there is a good balance. Their point is to showcase the flavors of their pure, organic spirit without the influence of the wood. And at 45% ABV, there is strength to spare.
Three Oaks, Michigan is a small town of about fifteen-hundred at the most southwestern tip of the state. If it were a mile or two further south it would be in Indiana. Journeyman Distillery is located there and bills itself as a working-man’s shop. The building was a buggy whip and corset manufacturer back in the 1800s, and it is this history that influences the names of their nineteen products — from Featherbone Bourbon to Buggy Whip Wheat and beyond.
Journeyman W.R. Organic Whiskey is a new make spirit — not quite White Lightning, but darned close to it. After distillation it is placed into new white oak barrels for less than a day. Why do that, you ask? Believe it or not, even marginal contact with wood and air allow some of the more volatile compounds to dissipate and shave off the rougher edges. The mash bill is mostly rye, but there is a healthy dose of wheat as well — the same as their Last Feather Rye Whiskey. Rye brings the spice and wheat smoothes things out, so there is a good balance. Their point is to showcase the flavors of their pure, organic spirit without the influence of the wood. And at 45% ABV, there is strength to spare.
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Category
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StyleRye Whiskey
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RegionMichigan
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol45%
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Distillery
Flavour Spiral™
About The Flavour Spiral
spicy
floral
rye
wheat
slightly sweet
grain
dry
lavender
oak
What does Journeyman W.R. Whiskey taste like?
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Journeyman W.R. Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavour Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Journeyman W.R. Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavour Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Bourbon set of rules refer to manufacturing method rather than location. It must be matured in new and charred casks of American white oak. No colouring or flavouring of any type is allowed. It must be matured for at least 2 years, if a bottle does not bear an age it is at least 4 years old. The mash bill must contain at least 51% corn.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Almost Clear
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Surprisingly floral with notes of wet grain
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Slightly sweet and soft on the palate, but strong where it counts
Finish
Short and lightly spicy
Almost Clear
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Surprisingly floral with notes of wet grain
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Slightly sweet and soft on the palate, but strong where it counts
Finish
Short and lightly spicy
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Ratings & Reviews
Antti,
It is a very good, intense, Rye Whiskey with a floral birth, sweet life & spicy death.
Will,
Not a fan.
Chris,
A soft rye, obviously young.
guest,
Very smooth with an exciting nose. Thick mouth feel and very pleasant afterburner
guest,
Surprising lavender notes - very enjoyable!
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