Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey Aged 9 Years 110 proof

Todd Leopold worked through our dunnage warehouse, searching for the best barrels that are at least 5 years old.

He found some commonalities: rich aromas of peanut shell, maple syrup, cocoa nibs, and hazelnuts followed by wafts of fruits like plum, cherries, apricot and orange marmalade. In the finish, you will find the floral notes that are the hallmarks of Three Chamber Rye: lavender, rose, elderflower, and chamomile.

Floral and sweet notes are immediately noticeable with creamy malt, ripe white peaches and cream, light unbaked pie crust, and a sprinkling of brown sugar greeting you. Peeling back these scents reveals a combination of spices including rye spice, cinnamon spice, baking spice, and a whiff of white peppercorn. The creamy scents are nicely complemented by their spicier counterparts, resulting in one of the more unique rye noses around. Its a delightful and captivating way to open the sip and sets a rock solid foundation for the whiskey to start off on.

Rye spice and baking spices take charge, and add in a touch of cinnamon stick spice for good measure. Sweeter notes of orange slices, vanilla, fresh cream, and sweet caramel provide a perfect counterbalance to the more prominent spice notes. While the sweet and creamy flavors still hold significant weight, its clear that the spicier rye notes step up and play a much more dominant role at the midpoint compared to the 2021 release. The palate nails it, delivering all the spice rye fans could ask for, while still providing a rich creamy mouthfeel that has become a Three Chamber Rye signature trait.

Spice carries over in the form of cinnamon bark and rye spice. Dry malted barley, creamy caramel, powdered vanilla, and baking chocolate appear to help add depth. As these flavors drop off, a sweet rye spice and hint of creamy malt appear and ride out a medium heat that lingers for a while. Its a nice way to end the sip and grounds you in the fact that while this is clearly a rye, its not afraid to embrace creamier flavor notes along with a creamy texture to help it excel.