Stoll & Wolfe Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey
45% ABV
$48
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We would like to thank Stoll & Wolfe Distillery and The Whiskey Bard for sending us a sample to review.
What the Distillery Says
Stoll & Wolfe have moved to the forefront of a crowded whiskey landscape by using recipes and methods passed down by Legendary Pennsylvania Master Distiller Dick Stoll. The distillery has been a vital part of reviving whiskey making in small-town Pennsylvania. The collection of Stoll & Wolfe spirits embodies the style and 250-year history of distilling in Lancaster County.
Both the Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey, distilled by Dick Stoll, and the Blend of American Straight Whiskeys, with casks selected and blended by Dick Stoll, have been heavily awarded. Both spirits received scores from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge indicating whiskies that are both highly recommended and excellent in quality. These two flagship bottles were each awarded a Silver Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – in the Rye Whiskey and American Whiskey categories respectively. Among the awards, both spirits finished as Chairman’s Trophy finalists in their categories with a Top 3 Finish. Stoll & Wolfe has continued to build upon the legacy of Dick Stoll and the early success of these spirits by expanding to a number of whiskey variations and other distilled offerings. Stoll & Wolfe offerings are available in both the tasting room for purchase and pickup or online for shipping nationwide. View our online shop to try one of Pennsylvania’s most authentic whiskies.
Age: 3 Years
Mash Bill: 60% Rye, 30% Corn, 10% Malt
Cask Types: Zak Cooperage 2 Year air dried staves American oak
Things to Note: Non-Chill Filtered, Sweet Mash Kline Farm Grain
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bright and grain-forward with aromas of rye spice, lemon peel, dried mint, and toasted oak. Subtle notes of cinnamon and orchard fruit peek through with time in the glass.
Palate: Focused and expressive. Classic Pennsylvania rye character comes through with black pepper, clove, and dry herbal notes, rounded out by hints of honey, toasted grain, and dried fruit.
Mouthfeel: Firm and structured with a dry edge and chewy grain texture that lingers.
Finish: Long and spice-driven with lingering notes of cracked pepper, oak, and dutch cocoa.
What Gary Says
Nose: Bright rye spice – mint, thyme, dill with some lemon zest and oak.
Palate: Thick mouthfeel with honey, vanilla, cloves, tangerines, mint and pepper.
Finish: Moderately long with pepper spice followed by cloves and oak.
Comments: Rye whiskey is the only category of whiskey that I find enjoyable at under 4 years old (and not ALL rye whiskey fits that description). For a three year old rye, this punches well above it’s weight! The non-chill filtering really shines through, and the spices in this dram – I would have guessed it was more like an 80% rye (although it doesn’t have that crisp edge that a higher rye would have). This is just delightful! I would love to try this with a few more years of maturity, and a higher ABV (maybe a limited edition in the future, maybe straight, 5 year old cask strength? A guy can dream, right?)