Review #212: Saints Alley The Heretic Batch 3 (blend of bourbon finished in Rhum casks)
Review #212: Saints Alley The Heretic Batch 3 (blend of bourbon finished in Rhum casks) MASH BILL: This is a blend of MGP high rye bourbon (36% rye) and Ironroot Republic Distilling heirloom corn bourbon. The ratio is undisclosed, but the blend is finished in French Rhum Agricole casks for an undisclosed amount of time. AGE: NAS PROOF: 107 COST: $80 for 750mL bottle Saints Alley is series of releases featuring a collaboration between Chris “LiquorHound” Trevino and Ironroot Republic Distilling. Each release features a blend of MGP high rye bourbon and Ironroot Republic Distilling bourbon but differing in how each is finished. The Heretic is finished in Rhum casks. Rhum vs Rum – what’s the difference? Rum is a spirit distilled from molasses while Rhum is a spirit distilled from sugar cane. While I’m not a rum afficionado by any means, from what I understand this results in a little more “terroir” in Rhum vs Rum because it's “closer to the source” so to speak. ...
