Before Prohibition, rye was one of the most popular styles of American whiskey. In fact, Maryland has developed its own recognizable rye whiskey tradition, distinct from the Pennsylvania style. Baltimore, in particular, became an important hub for rye production and distribution as early as the mid-19th century.
However, even some of the most die-hard collectors may not be familiar with Baltimore Spirits Company. But today, the artisanal distillery, in operation since 2015, is putting itself in the spotlight with its flagship Epoch whiskey brand.
As the first rye to win this award since WhistlePig’s Boss Hog Black Prince in 2017 (a 14-year-old whiskey), Epoch’s relatively young 6-year-old Cask Strength beat out more than 1,000 other whiskey expressions around the world. This proves that rye is here to stay and can easily compete with the best.
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