Archie Rose Trials & Exceptions #16 Whisky Gone A Rye #2 700ml

A happy accident, thrice repeated — rye malt whisky matured in apera casks meant for single malt.

• Volume: 700ml
• ABV: 51%
• Origin: Australia
• Style: Australian Rye Malt Whisky
• Age: No age statement
• Distilled: 2019
• Release: Trials & Exceptions #16 — Limited Release

The Australian apera casks behind this whisky were destined for Archie Rose's Single Malt — but by happy accident were filled with Rye Malt Whisky not once but three times. After the success of the first batch, Whisky Gone A Rye #2 brings back this unique, sherried take on Australian rye.

What it delivers

• Honey-poached peaches, pecan and ginger snaps opening into violets, raisins and toffee apple
• A densely weighted palate of plums, candied orange and figs into vanilla crème brûlée and maple muesli
• A long medley of orchard fruits balanced with sweet baking spices and drying oak

Why it matters

• Apera-cask maturation gives Australian rye a rich, sherried dimension rarely seen in the style
• The sequel to a sell-out first batch — same happy accident, new allocation
• A limited Trials & Exceptions bottling at a generous 51% ABV