Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey is a rare single-grain whiskey (made from triticale, a hybrid of wheat and rye) that offers a spicy, peppery kick tempered by wheats smoother, softer qualities. Aged 3 years in new American oak and bottled at 90 proof, it strikes a balance between boldness and elegance, making it interesting both neat and in cocktails.

Key Specs & Origin

Feature Detail Name Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey Producer / Distillery Dry Fly Distilling Spokane, Washington, USA Grain Triticale (a hybrid of rye + wheat) Age Aged 3 years in new, American oak 53-gallon barrels ABV / Proof 45% ABV / 90 proof Bottle Size 750 ml Accolades 96 points from Tasting Panel Magazine 2018

Tasting Profile

Here are how flavor, aroma, and finish tend to come through for this whiskey:

Aspect Notes Nose / Aroma Moderate grain sweetness; vanilla, oak, some lean bread or baking bread tones; spices like pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon; occasional citrus or mild herbal undertones. Palate / Taste Initially soft-sweet caramel or honey undertones, vanilla; then peppery or spicy impressions from the rye side of the triticale; baking-spice elements; maybe hints of dried fruits or nuttiness. Finish Fairly smooth and relatively soft for a 90 proof triticale; lingering oak spice, vanilla, subtle grain sweetness; finish might be slightly dry/tannin in the tail.

What Makes It Special

• Unique Grain: Triticale is unusual for whiskey, especially being the primary or straight grain. It gives the spice of rye with wheat-like smoothness.

• Balanced Profile: Because of the mash grain and the 3-year aging, it avoids being overly harsh or dominated by oak it has enough structure without overwhelming sweetness.

• Good Value & Craft Appeal: For whiskey lovers looking for something outside the usual wheat / rye / bourbon roster, this offers novelty plus quality.

• Strong Reviews: High marks from critics (e.g. Tasting Panel) strengthen its positioning. Great for sipping neat or with a small amount of water to open up aromatics.

• Complex enough to reward multiple sips: spice, grain, oak interplay.

• Stands out in a cocktail or whiskey lineup because of its unusual grain good talking point.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

• Neat / On the Rocks Use large ice cube to slow dilution and enjoy nose first.

• Cocktails: It could work nicely in an Old Fashioned twist, or cocktails that benefit from spicy grain (perhaps with bitters or citrus to accent).

• Food Pairings: Strong cheeses, spiced desserts (pumpkin spice, apple, nutmeg), chocolate with spice, or even BBQ.