Castle & Key Experimental Vino de Naranja Finish Rye 750mL

The Castle & Key Experimental Series offers the chance to test the boundaries with unique barrel finishes, blends, and mashbills. These bottlings are rare by design, so we encourage you to share them with purpose. This Experimental Whiskey, a Rye Whiskey finished in Vino de Naranja Barrels, is more than a whiskey—it’s an exploration of flavor, a tribute to craftsmanship, and an invitation to experience something remarkable.

Mashbill 

63% Rye, 17% Yellow Corn, 20% Malted Barley

Flavor Profile & Spirit Notes

Aroma: Cacao Nib, Shortbread, Caramelized Orange, Charred Thyme, Buttercream

Taste: Rainier Cherry, Dark Honey, Baking Spice, Orange Blossom

Finish: Sherry, Shifting into Black Peppercorn, Dried Red Fruit, and Leather

Batch Size: 36 barrels

Time Aged in New American Oak: 3 Years

Time Aged in Vino de Naranja: 11 Months

Barrel Entry Proof: 118

Proof: 115.8 ABV/Vol 57.9%