8 Year Rye* - April One Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

April One Small Batch 100% Rye Whiskey

100 Proof | Aged 8 Days Shy of Eight Years*

Nose:

Opens with commanding notes of dark toffee, toasted oak, and sunbaked rye grain. Beneath that, waves of candied orange peel, tobacco leaf, and saddle leather rise, balanced by a touch of honeyed apricot and warm spice. The aroma carries the steady confidence of age complex yet disciplined, with a faint whisper of caramelized sugar on the breeze.

Palate:

Bold and deliberate from the first sip, black pepper and cinnamon bark lead the charge, followed by rich layers of molasses, dried cherry, and roasted walnut. Mid-palate reveals depth: buttery toffee, cracked rye bread, and dark cocoa with a touch of vanilla oak. The 100-proof backbone holds everything in perfect formation, intense but elegant. 

Finish:

Long, warm, and unwavering. Notes of charred oak, rye spice, and burnt sugar fade slowly into hints of pipe tobacco and leather. It lingers like a Chief’s final word, Strong, Steady, and Unforgettable.

Character Summary:

A rye with presence, eight years in the making, eight days from perfection. Built for those who understand that precision, patience, and grit define greatness.