Smoke Wagon Experimental 9 Year Old Straight Rye
Smoke Wagon Experimental 9 Year Old Straight Rye
Smoke Wagon Experimental 9 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml Bottle$629.99
This groundbreaking Smoke Wagon release showcases a rare MGP rye whiskey featuring their experimental 51% rye/49% malted barley mash bill, aged nine years in four distinct barrel char treatments.
MGP's Secret Laboratory Revealed
Distilled in 2013 during MGP's innovative expansion at their historic Lawrenceburg facility, this project represents one of the distillery's most ambitious experiments. Each expression features the same unconventional high-malted barley mash bill but matured in barrels with dramatically different char profiles—from heavily toasted staves with #1 char to an intense #5 char. Bottled at robust barrel-proof strength (116-120 proof/58-60% ABV), this limited collection comprises just 22 total barrels divided across four distinct char variations (C, D, E, and F). Aaron Chepenik personally selected these exceptional barrels at Nevada H&C Distilling's Las Vegas facility for this unrepeatable release.
Unexpected Flavors
The nose presents intense wood char complemented by surprising sweetness. The palate delivers candy-like sweetness with remarkable chocolate notes from the specialized char treatments. Despite the high proof, the spice character remains refined, offering cinnamon, allspice, and clove without the typical dill notes found in standard MGP rye.
Mike & Mike
Bourbon Culture