{"product_id":"castle-key-extra-old-haitian-rhum-casks-750ml","title":"Castle \u0026 Key Extra Old Haitian Rhum Casks 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastle \u0026amp; Key Experimental Series Extra Old Haitian Rhum Casks Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bold, cask-strength rye that explores the influence of Caribbean rum cask finishing on Kentucky whiskey. Produced at the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastle \u0026amp; Key Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky, this limited release showcases the distillery's spirit of innovation while honoring traditional rye whiskey craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter maturing in new charred American oak barrels, the rye is transferred into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Old Haitian rhum casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating remarkable depth and tropical complexity. The result is a whiskey that balances classic rye spice with rich notes derived from agricole-style Haitian rhum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrûléed banana, charred thyme, jasmine, dried pineapple, Demerara sugar, vanilla bean, and cinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The palate reveals layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruitcake, blackstrap molasses, plum, hibiscus, rum raisin, fried plantains, black cardamom, and clove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leading into a long finish with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurrants, anise, cigar wrapper, and lingering dark sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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