Pow-Wow "Botanical" Rye

[tanstaafl2]

Anybody know the origins of the relatively new "infused" rye from the Georgetown Trading Company?

Seems to be popping up a bit in the cocktail world. It's infused (not just oils) with saffron, orange peel and other odds and ends. 90 proof but source and mashbill seem to be a bit of a mystery still.

[MyOldKyDram]

I'm content to let that stay a mystery, yikes.

[Brisko]

Well, Georgetown Trading Company is the outfit that brought us James Pepper rye, so I would guess MGPI/LDI/Seagrams/Rossville Union to be the source. And I note that the web address for the rye actually points to the Drinkhacker review, nice move guys. Can't even take the time to have somebody throw up a web page?

[tanstaafl2]

Well, Georgetown Trading Company is the outfit that brought us James Pepper rye, so I would guess MGPI/LDI/Seagrams/Rossville Union to be the source. And I note that the web address for the rye actually points to the Drinkhacker review, nice move guys. Can't even take the time to have somebody throw up a web page?

MGPI seemed most likely but I wasn't sure. Interesting choice indeed for the website given the review wasn't entirely 100% complimentary.

My only complaint is that Pow-Wow is a touch thin on the body. You don’t get the big mouthfeel of a good rye here (even though this one’s a solid 90 proof), which ultimately makes the spirit feel less substantial than it is.

[squire]

So, what's the price of this fire water.

[tanstaafl2]

So, what's the price of this fire water.

The link noted it as $41 (or at least 2 Bartons!). Not available locally so far so I can't confirm.

[squire]

That's four Bartons.

[Restaurant man]

That's four Bartons.

I believe that all whiskey should be evaluated in this fashion. Before touting the characteristics and provenance of your new gold foil embossed bottle. How does it stack on The Barton Scale?