Roaming Man is the first aged spirit produced by Sugarlands Distilling Co., Gatlinburg, Tenn. Bottled at a cask strength of 123.4 proof, with a classic rye spiciness of black pepper and hints of tobacco and oak, it’s said to be well balanced with the sweetness of vanilla and caramel along with hints of apple and pineapple.
“We’re excited to enter the aged whiskey arena with Roaming Man,” said Head Distiller Greg Eidam. “From the beginning, we decided not to source an aged whiskey and have patiently distilled and aged our own unique expressions.”
The company plans to expand its aged whiskey operation in 2017 by continuing to create unique mash bills and traditional whiskeys.
“After years of working on our whiskey project, we are very excited to be able to release an incredible straight rye whiskey finally. Just like our award-winning rye distillate, our company is maturing with time,” Eidam said.