Description
Field & Sound Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a “maritime” craft bourbon distilled by Long Island Spirits on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. It is characterized by its high-rye content and unique aging process in “salt-air-kissed” rickhouses near the bluffs of the Long Island Sound.
Key Specifications
- Proof: 100 Proof (50% ABV), meeting strict requirements.
- Age: Minimum of 4 years.
- Mash Bill: 60% locally grown field corn, 33% winter rye, and 7% malted barley.
- Production: Double pot distilled using a “sweet mash” fermentation technique, which avoids using backset to maintain better flavor control.
- Barreling: Aged in New American White Oak casks from Kelvin Cooperage with a Char #2 level.
Tasting Profile
- Appearance: Dark amber or syrupy amber.
- Nose: Inviting aromas of lemon preserves, cooled baked apricot, and creamy porridge, layered with vanilla and floral rye herbs.
- Palate: A rich, syrupy texture featuring Meyer lemon, vanilla caramel, toasted nuts, and winter rye spice.
- Finish: Medium-long and warming with notes of maritime brine, apricot, and rustic grain.
Distinguishing Features
The distillery emphasizes its maritime influence, stating that the proximity to the Long Island Sound imparts a subtle salinity and unique character to the whiskey as it matures. It is non-chill filtered to preserve its natural oils and mouthfeel
