Thomas Young Dark Rye Whiskey
The inspiration for this bold spirit goes back to Founder and Master Distiller Bill Lee's roots in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. In the 1930, this rural county was essentially the Wild West with the highest per capita murder rate and one of the lowest per crime conviction rate in the state. Lee is a relative of many of the principal figures from this tumultuous history.
Thomas Young Dark Rye Whiskey is specifically named after T. Y. Swafford, a Pikeville Sheriff in the 1930's. Sheriff Swafford was a complicated figure. He was beloved by many but feared as well for his ruthlessness in business dealings. T. Y. Swafford was Lee's great uncle.
This dark rye has a mash bill containing 11% ruby roasted rye grain. along with 61% regular rye and 28% yellow corn. The dark roasted color of the ruby rye turned the fermentation mash a dark as chocolate pudding. The corn sweetness provides a counterweight to the strong rye character for a delightful balance.
Thomas Young Dark Rye Whiskey was the inaugural whiskey for our Boxcar Whiskey program and we have been excited to share this fine spirit with our Boxcar Whiskey partners. Thomas Young Dark Rye is only available at the Gate 11 Distillery bottle shop.
Tasting Notes: Leather and smoke, spice and cocoa, warmth and oaK
ABV: 44
The inspiration for this bold spirit goes back to Founder and Master Distiller Bill Lee's roots in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. In the 1930, this rural county was essentially the Wild West with the highest per capita murder rate and one of the lowest per crime conviction rate in the state. Lee is a relative of many of the principal figures from this tumultuous history.
Thomas Young Dark Rye Whiskey is specifically named after T. Y. Swafford, a Pikeville Sheriff in the 1930's. Sheriff Swafford was a complicated figure. He was beloved by many but feared as well for his ruthlessness in business dealings. T. Y. Swafford was Lee's great uncle.
This dark rye has a mash bill containing 11% ruby roasted rye grain. along with 61% regular rye and 28% yellow corn. The dark roasted color of the ruby rye turned the fermentation mash a dark as chocolate pudding. The corn sweetness provides a counterweight to the strong rye character for a delightful balance.
Thomas Young Dark Rye Whiskey was the inaugural whiskey for our Boxcar Whiskey program and we have been excited to share this fine spirit with our Boxcar Whiskey partners. Thomas Young Dark Rye is only available at the Gate 11 Distillery bottle shop.
Tasting Notes: Leather and smoke, spice and cocoa, warmth and oaK
ABV: 44
The inspiration for this bold spirit goes back to Founder and Master Distiller Bill Lee's roots in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. In the 1930, this rural county was essentially the Wild West with the highest per capita murder rate and one of the lowest per crime conviction rate in the state. Lee is a relative of many of the principal figures from this tumultuous history.
Thomas Young Dark Rye Whiskey is specifically named after T. Y. Swafford, a Pikeville Sheriff in the 1930's. Sheriff Swafford was a complicated figure. He was beloved by many but feared as well for his ruthlessness in business dealings. T. Y. Swafford was Lee's great uncle.
This dark rye has a mash bill containing 11% ruby roasted rye grain. along with 61% regular rye and 28% yellow corn. The dark roasted color of the ruby rye turned the fermentation mash a dark as chocolate pudding. The corn sweetness provides a counterweight to the strong rye character for a delightful balance.
Thomas Young Dark Rye Whiskey was the inaugural whiskey for our Boxcar Whiskey program and we have been excited to share this fine spirit with our Boxcar Whiskey partners. Thomas Young Dark Rye is only available at the Gate 11 Distillery bottle shop.