MAKE YOUR SPIRITS BRIGHT WITH ROSSVILLE UNION
HOLIDAY CHEERS
This holiday, stay in and stay warm with Rossville Union Rye Whiskey. Enjoy this complete rye whiskey tasting guide to truly appreciate the flavors of the season.
HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
RYE WHISKEY TASTING GUIDE
THE GLASS
Using a tulip-shaped glass, such as the Glencairn, allows the aromas to mingle as they travel toward the rim.
THE NOSE
Without swirling, roll the whiskey to release the aromas. Then, carefully sniff by the rim of the glass.
THE TASTE
Take a small sip of the whiskey. Let it roll over your tongue and swallow when you have a good feel for the flavor.
THE FINISH
Take note of the warm feeling after swallowing. Pay attention to the length and intensity as well as any flavors that surprise you.
NEAT
The warmer the whiskey is, the more you can notice the flavors and scents. While there is no wrong way to drink rye whiskey, some purists believe ice takes away from the true whiskey experience.
ON THE ROCKS
Adding ice softens flavors and scents, making the whiskey easier to sip. If using ice, avoid diluting the whiskey by using a large block of clean and freshly frozen ice. The quality of the ice can affect a whiskey’s taste.
GREAT RYE WHISKEY DOESN’T COME FROM A CERTAIN NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE BARREL. THERE IS NO MAGIC RECIPE TO MAKE AWARD-WINNING RYES. IT COMES FROM TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS, BEING PRUDENT IN OUR PRACTICES AND MASTERING BOTH THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BLENDING.
IAN STIRSMAN, ROSSVILLE UNION MASTER DISTILLER
A TASTE 175 YEARS IN THE MAKING
MASTER CRAFTED STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
- AGED FOR 5 YEARS
- 47% ABV
- 94 PROOF
- SLIGHTLY SMOKY
- HINT OF CHERRY
- SPICY FINISH
MASTER CRAFTED STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY BARREL PROOF
- AGED FOR 7 YEARS
- 56.6% ABV
- 117.2 PROOF
- BOLD AND SPICY
- CARAMEL-FORWARD
- SMOKY FINISH
A FESTIVE HOLIDAY COCKTAIL
MAPLE CINNAMON OLD-FASHIONED
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Rossville Union Rye
- 0.5 oz. Maple cinnamon syrup*
- 2 dashes Black walnut bitters
- Lemon peel, for garnish
- Luxardo cherry, for garnish
Maple Cinnamon Syrup
- 16 oz. Maple syrup
- 16 oz. Water
- 4 Cinnamon sticks
To Make the Syrup:
Heat and stir maple and water until thickened. Add cinnamon sticks and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before serving. Do not discard cinnamon sticks. Keep refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.
Cocktail Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a rocks glass over ice and garnish with lemon peel and luxardo cherry.
