{"product_id":"smooth-ambler-old-scout-port-cask-finished-straight-rye","title":"Smooth Ambler Old Scout Port Cask Finished Straight Rye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Cask Finished. Straight Rye. Old Scout. Smooth Ambler — Smooth Ambler's Old Scout LDI-sourced straight rye finished in port wine casks, adding dried cherry, plum, and tawny wine character to the grain-forward Indiana rye base.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePort cask finishing is an unusual choice for rye whiskey — the combination of the 95% rye mash bill's spice and herb character with the port cask's oxidative dried fruit and wine tannins creates a bridge between American grain spirit and Portuguese fortified wine tradition. The result is a more complex, fruit-forward rye than the unfinished Old Scout expressions, with the rye character intact beneath the finishing influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth Ambler Spirits, Maxwelton, West Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e LDI (Indiana) straight rye\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Rye Whiskey, Port Cask Finished\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does port cask finishing change the rye character?\u003c\/strong\u003e Port casks add dried cherry, plum, and wine tannins that layer over the rye's natural grain spice and herb notes. The result bridges American grain spirit and Portuguese wine tradition without masking the rye base character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the port cask version compare to the standard Old Scout rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e The unfinished Old Scout rye presents the LDI mash bill at natural cask strength without modification. The port cask version adds a fruit and wine layer that increases sweetness and complexity at the cost of some grain directness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does port cask finishing change the rye?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Port casks add dried cherry, plum, and wine tannins over the rye's grain spice, bridging American grain spirit and Portuguese wine tradition without masking the rye base.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the port cask version compare to the standard Old Scout rye?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The unfinished Old Scout presents the LDI mash bill at natural strength. The port cask version adds fruit and wine layers that increase sweetness and complexity at the cost of some grain directness.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Smooth Ambler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903914971207,"sku":"854570002427","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/SmoothAmblerOldScoutPortCaskFinishedStraightRye_1024x1024_2x_4cb4a241-62ec-4314-9835-99d4ad886502.jpg?v=1782413310","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/smooth-ambler-old-scout-port-cask-finished-straight-rye","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}