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Whiskey Without Borders: A German Rye Adventure
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We venture beyond American borders to explore the unique character of German rye whiskey with special guest Randy Ford, the Whiskey Doctor, in our new segment "Whiskey Without Borders."
• German whiskey from the Eifel region, known as "German Siberia," features rye grown in volcanic soil
• The distillery employs a unique three-stage maturation process using Bordeaux, Malaga, and Pinot Noir casks
• Germany has approximately 20,000 distilleries, dwarfing Scotland's 150
• The mash bill is 90% German rye and 10% barley malt, aged for 5+ years
• Flavor profile bridges rye and…
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