Colonel Francisco
Midway Series: Finished Rye Whiskeys. Made with the finest grains and time-honored methods. The original Midway Distilling Co. (destroyed by fire in 1924) has been resurrected by the team at Bluegrass Distillers. We are proud to honor our new distillery’s home of Midway, KY and to share the experimental whiskeys and finishes that we have created and love under the Midway Distilling Co. brand.
Aroma
Sweet molasses, vanilla, salted caramel, apple
Taste
pepper spice that fades into notes of apple, banana, and molasses
Finish
sweet notes of rum give way to a light and savory finish
Summary
Rum Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey. Our Colonel Francisco Rye is finished in Appleton Rum barrels. The secondary aging in the Appleton barrels draws out the sweet and floral notes from the rum which compliments the distinct peppery bite of the rye