- Nose: 22 Palate: 21 Finish: 20 Balance: 20 Total: 83
- Nose: Sweet and gentle rye spice
- Palate: Soft
- Finish: Short - rye spice and vanilla
- Type: Rye
- Age: 5
- ABV: 42%
- Distiller: Shady Knoll
- Where made: Millbrook, NY USA
- Region: USA
- Approximate Price: $50
- Value: OK
Shady Knoll Orchard and Distillery is located in the Hudson Valley in Millbrook, New York. They are family-owned and operated by the Kneipper-Richards family. They grow their own apples and rye to make their rye whiskies and apple brandies. All whiskey production is done on-site and distilled in French Alembic Pot Stills. This whiskey has a mashbill of 70% rye, 15% corn and 15% malted barley. It was matured in new charred American Oak and then finished in Port barrels. Tasted at First Fill Spirits (Saratoga Springs, NY USA).