Featured Bottles

• Distilled: Indiana

• Aged In: Kentucky

• Bottled In: Kentucky (Old Carter)

• Age Statement: 10 Years (10+ Year Blend)

• More Info: No Coloring, No Filtering, No Additives, Barrel Strength, Custom Blend

• ABV: 130 Proof | 65% ABV

• T8KE's Tasting Notes:

  • Nose: Rich maple, bold baking spice, honey, cracked pepper, cinnamon, clove, toffee and rich oak. The nose is really expressive, dessert first, spice, then tannin.

  • Taste: Rich palate, viscous and layered. The proof carries a lot of the flavor through this chewy, decadent mouthfeel. Toffee and brown sugar pop first with notes of sweet oak, cinnamon, creme brulee. Light cola, icing, brown butter and big cinnamon roll sweetness develops over time and the oak shows through with plenty of spice.

  • Finish: Long finish, carries and carries with big dessert character, pleasant balanced oak, just a pop of ethanol and the right combination of sweet and spice.

Old Swagger 12-Year Straight Rye (4th Release)

A Masterclass in Maturity. The Boldest Chapter of the Rising Tide.

In an era of young, high-speed spirits, Old Swagger 12-Year stands as a testament to the power of patience. This 4th Release from Rising Tide Spirits is a rare bird: a 12-year-old Straight Rye Whiskey that carries the prestige.

This is rye whiskey with a "swagger" that only comes from a decade-plus of dancing with the wood.

The Profile: Power, Spice, and Structural Depth

While younger ryes are often characterized by "green" herbal notes, this 12-year expression has moved into the realm of dark sugars and deep spice. The extra time in the barrel has rounded the rye’s natural "bite" into a sophisticated, warming complexity.

• Nose: An immediate, aromatic invitation of salted caramel, dark chocolate-covered ginger, and aged oak. Secondary notes of mint leaf, clove, and a hint of dusty warehouse funk emerge as it breathes.

• Palate: Full-bodied and authoritative. Expect a rich, oily texture that delivers waves of maple syrup, toasted rye bread, and black pepper. Mid-palate, you'll find a delightful transition into stone fruit—think dried apricots and cherry skins.

• Finish: Long, dry, and triumphant. The "Bottled-in-Bond" 100 proof provides the perfect heat, tapering into cinnamon stick, cigar box, and a lingering sweetness of vanilla bean.

The 4th Release Distinction

The 4th Release of Old Swagger represents the pinnacle of Rising Tide's sourcing and curation. At 12 years old, the rye grain has fully integrated with the charred American oak, creating an experience that rivals the most sought-after ryes in the country. It is a "pour-for-the-occasion" whiskey that commands respect from the first sip to the last.

Product Specifications:

• Age: 12 Years Old

• Classification: Straight Rye Whiskey

• Proof: 110.8 Proof (55% ABV)

• Release: 4th Limited Release

• Producer: Rising Tide Spirits

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