Detrick Full Proof Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Batch 005

A little background

Detrick Full Proof Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Batch 005 is both distilled and bottled by Belle of Dayton Distillery in Dayton, Ohio. This four-grain pot-distilled rye whiskey is made from a mash bill of traditional rye, white corn, wheat, and malted barley. The name Detrick comes from Detrick Distilling Co., a pre-prohibition distillery that sold double copper distilled whiskey in Dayton under registered distillery No. 60, 10th Ward. Established 1884, the Detrick Distillery was located in Tippecanoe City (now Tipp City), Ohio. Additionally, they had a retail store and mail order department that was located about 20 miles north at 313-315 E 1 st. Street in Dayton, Ohio.

Detrick Full Proof Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Batch 005 is the debut single barrel rye whiskey from Belle of Dayton. This whiskey was distilled on August 12, 2015, and bottled on August 30, 2024. It matured in a 53-gallon, hand-toasted #4 char white oak barrel sourced from the Ohio River Valley, bottled at 112.6 proof, and carries a retail price of $100 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Apricots, caramel, mocha, graham cracker, pecan cluster, sweet citrus, and nutmeg.

Palate

Creamy vanilla, caramel, sweet citrus, dried apricot, cocoa, mint, pecans, and graham cracker.

Finish

Brown sugar, cocoa, campfire smoke, toasted marshmallow, caramel, mint, and lingering spice.

In closing

Detrick Full Proof Single Barrel Rye Batch 005 delivers a compelling experience from start to finish. The expressive nose opens with layers of apricot, caramel, and mocha, conjuring a dessert-like profile balanced by hints of sweet citrus and warm spice. The palate is rich and creamy, with waves of vanilla, dried apricot, cocoa, and mint, complemented by nutty notes of pecan and graham cracker. The finish is lengthy and satisfying, blending brown sugar, campfire smoke, toasted marshmallow, and a touch of mint, with a lingering spice that keeps you coming back for more. Tasting Detrick Rye at the full proof of 112.6 is a wonderfully bold experience, allowing each flavor to shine beautifully. We thoroughly enjoyed every sip of this exceptional whiskey.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Belle of Dayton Distillery. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.