Two months ago, we had the pleasure of talking about whiskey on the radio. For a whole hour we and our two fellow guests fielded questions from the well-prepared host, and some interesting listeners… One of whom told us his mother used to treat his colds and sicknesses by feeding him a mixture of whiskey, honey, hot water, lemon, Marmite and cod liver oil.
Anyhoo, one of our fellow guests was Becky Harris, the distiller at Catoctin Creek. A chemical engineer by training, she aptly described whiskey-making as an art employing science. She also shared with us samples—the most tasty of which was Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye.
This 100% rye is USDA certified organic. And it is a unique spirit. At a whiskey tasting party we attended a year ago, three ryes were set out and this one was preferred by most tipplers. That is because most ryes tend to be peppery, which makes them a bit intense for many drinkers. Roundstone Rye (80 proof), meanwhile, is oily of body, and slightly sour. It offers up notes of caramel, butterscotch, and barrel. With a little water this whiskey takes on a creamy texture. We are glad to have the acquaintance of this spirit, and its maker. (Rating ****)
To learn more about it or acquire a bottle, surf to http://CatoctinCreekDistilling.com/.