{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-single-barrel-founders-cask-strength-2022-rye","title":"Smooth Ambler Single Barrel Founders' Cask Strength 2022 Rye","description":"Smooth Ambler Single Barrel Founders' Cask Strength 2022 Series is a limited edition straight rye whiskey bottled at barrel proof of 59% ABV from West Virginia's Smooth Ambler Spirits Co. This 5-year-aged single barrel expression (Barrel No. 37689) showcases the distillery's commitment to small-batch craftsmanship and bold, uncompromising flavor profiles.\n\nFounded in the heart of West Virginia's Greenbrier Valley, Smooth Ambler Spirits Co. has built its reputation on selecting exceptional barrels and allowing each whiskey to express its individual character. The Founders' Cask Strength series represents their most unfiltered vision—bottled straight from the barrel with no dilution, letting the raw power and complexity of their aged rye whiskey shine through. Each bottle is hand-selected and personally bottled by their team, including this expression bottled by Dreama.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense rye spice, cinnamon bark, dark honey, toasted oak, dried orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery rye grain, vanilla bean, caramel, clove, leather, charred wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering spice, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.0% (118 proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth Ambler Spirits Co.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaxwelton, West Virginia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Barrel (No. 37689)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFounders' Cask Strength 2022 Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious whiskey collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited single barrel releases with unique character profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask strength enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experiencing whiskey at its full barrel proof intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celebrating milestones with a distinctive American craft spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat sipping sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemplative tastings that reveal layers of complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Smooth Ambler Single Barrel Founders' Cask Strength taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cask strength rye whiskey delivers intense spice-forward flavors with notes of cinnamon, pepper, vanilla, and charred oak. At 59% ABV, it's bold and warming with a long, complex finish that showcases the grain's natural character without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I add water to this cask strength whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a few drops of water can help open up the flavors and reduce the alcohol heat, making the whiskey more approachable. Start with just a few drops and adjust to your preference—some enjoy it neat to experience the full barrel proof intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to other Smooth Ambler releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Founders' Cask Strength series represents Smooth Ambler's boldest expressions, bottled directly from single barrels without dilution. This 2022 release offers more intensity and individual character than their standard bottlings, making each bottle unique to its specific barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whiskey worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and cask strength enthusiasts, this limited single barrel release offers exceptional value with its unique barrel character, craft distillery provenance, and the rarity of West Virginia rye whiskey. Each bottle represents a specific moment in time from a single barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes West Virginia rye whiskey special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Virginia's climate and Smooth Ambler's meticulous barrel selection create rye whiskeys with distinctive character. The state's temperature variations during aging help develop complex flavors, while Smooth Ambler's hands-on approach ensures only exceptional barrels make it to bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956997894384,"sku":"SASBFCS2022R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_b546d58b-37a3-4b7c-9be0-f7aadf74f417.jpg?v=1772907436","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/smooth-ambler-single-barrel-founders-cask-strength-2022-rye","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}