McKenzie Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey

"McKenzie Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Brand & History

McKenzie is a whiskey brand produced by Finger Lakes Distilling in Burdett, New York. Founded in 2007, the distillery is recognized as one of the pioneers of New York's modern craft distilling movement, producing a range of spirits using locally sourced grains and traditional production methods.

Product

McKenzie Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey is crafted from New York-grown grains and matured in new charred American oak barrels. Produced in accordance with the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act, it is distilled during a single distilling season, aged for at least four years, and bottled at 100 proof, reflecting a commitment to quality and authenticity.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and ripe orchard fruit with hints of baking spice. The palate is rich and balanced, offering flavors of toffee, honey, cinnamon, roasted nuts, and charred oak, leading to a long, warming finish with lingering spice and sweet vanilla.

Specifications

Region: New York, United States

ABV: 50%

Trivia

The Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 was the first consumer protection law in the United States regulating food and beverages. It guarantees that a whiskey is the product of one distillery, one distilling season, aged for at least four years in a federally supervised bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 50% ABV (100 proof)."