Dream Spirits – Straight Rye Whiskey aged in Port Barrel (sourced Willett Rye) (Double Oaked)

Dream Spirits – Straight Rye Whiskey aged in Port Barrel (sourced Willett Rye) (Double Oaked)

Dream Spirits – Newport Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (Double Oaked)

A bold and distinctive single barrel rye selected exclusively for El Cerrito Liquor.

This 8-year-old Straight Rye Whiskey began its journey in Bardstown, Kentucky before receiving a secondary maturation in a Newport Barrel, adding remarkable depth and complexity. Bottled at 51.6% ABV (103.2 Proof), this double-oaked rye delivers a rich balance of spice, sweetness, and oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose
Rich caramel, toasted oak, maple syrup, orange peel, cinnamon, and dark baking spices with hints of vanilla.

Palate
Layers of rye spice are balanced by brown sugar, honey, roasted pecans, toasted marshmallow, and charred oak. The secondary barrel contributes additional sweetness and a velvety texture.

Finish
Long and warming with notes of black pepper, cinnamon, dark caramel, toasted vanilla, and lingering oak.

Details

• Type: Straight Rye Whiskey
• Finish: Double Oaked – Newport Barrel
• Age: 8 Years
• Barrel: WL1449
• ABV: 51.6%
• Proof: 103.2
• Distilled: Bardstown, Kentucky
• Selected Exclusively For: El Cerrito Liquor

Overall

A beautifully balanced rye that showcases the perfect marriage of classic Kentucky rye spice and the rich, dessert-like character created through double oak maturation. An exceptional pour for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate complexity, depth, and a long, satisfying finish.

“Bold enough for the rye lover. Smooth enough to savor neat.”