Finger Lakes Distilling is about to release their newest product – rye – and this past weekend we got to help in the fun.

writing tasting notes. hammer is optional.

working the bottling machine.

reminiscent of a dairy farm, don't you think?

the labels are the trickiest part.

applying the necker.

sealing the capsule. not your average blow-drier.

finished in sherry barrels, this rye is smooth for such a young whiskey with notes of orange peel, cardamom and butterscotch.