Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey 750mL
Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey
Straight Tennessee Whiskey | 42.5% ABV | 85 Proof | Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley | 750 mL | Memphis, Tennessee, USA | Aged 4 Years
Process & Profile
Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey is distilled and bottled in Memphis. Before barreling, the whiskey is mellowed through sugar maple charcoal using the Lincoln County Process. It then matures for four years in new American oak barrels with a No. 4 char.
Vanilla and caramel lead the pour, followed by anise, tobacco, and a touch of rye spice. The finish is mellow, with light oak and the caramelized sweetness of crème brûlée.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla and caramel with a hint of anise.
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Palate: Crème brûlée and tobacco, with rye spice cutting through the sweetness.
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Finish: Medium in length, with soft oak and lingering vanilla.
What Makes It Special
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Mellowed through sugar maple charcoal before aging.
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Matured in No. 4 char barrels, which bring oak and caramel notes to the fore.
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The release marked the return of whiskey distilled, barreled, aged, and bottled in Memphis for the first time since Prohibition.
How to Enjoy
Try it neat to pick up the anise and tobacco behind the vanilla. For an Old Fashioned, stir it with aromatic bitters and a small splash of demerara syrup, then finish with an orange twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the mash bill for Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey?
Old Dominick confirms it uses 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. -
How long is Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey aged?
It’s aged four years in new American oak barrels with a No. 4 char. -
What is the Lincoln County Process?
It’s the step where Old Dominick mellows the whiskey through sugar maple charcoal before it goes into the barrel. -
How does it compare with Old Dominick Bonded Tennessee Whiskey?
Both use the same mash bill. This release is bottled at 85 proof, while the Bottled-in-Bond version is bottled at 100 proof. -
Where can I buy Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey?
You can purchase Old Dominick Straight Tennessee Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.
Orders cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
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