Produced in Frederick, Maryland, McClintock Distilling Bootjack Rye uses a mashbill of 75% Abruzzi rye, 20% Red Fife wheat and 5% Yellow King corn. Aged two years in 30-gallon, medium char new oak barrels, it is bottled at 90 proof. McClintock uses certified organic, heirloom grains and mills them with a Stone Burr Mill.
It drinks on the younger side, as expected, but there’s a wonderful balance of flavors here and a syrupy mouthfeel that really sets this one apart from a lot of other craft ryes.