Throw some simple syrup, bitter, and an orange twist in a glass of with Tincup. I prefer it as a mule or neat, but a Tincup Old Fashioned is still a solid choice. Tincup Whiskey Price Since then, the brand has launched that whiskey — Tincup American Whiskey — as well as a rye, a 10-year-old bourbon and now the Fourteener.

These are some frequently asked questions about Tincup Whiskey. Many of these are covered in the article above. Is Tincup a Good Whiskey?The grain bill for this whiskey is listed as 64% corn, 32% rye and 4% malted barley. It’s higher in rye content than the usual bourbons, but it nevertheless makes the cut to be labeled as such. That said, the word “bourbon” is missing from the bottle — a conscious design choice, not wanting to compete head-to-head with the flood of bourbons on the market.

More recently, Jess wanted to branch out and do something different. He wanted to create another product that focused on a high rye content bourbon that was accessible to the masses instead of the craft distilled Stranahan’s that they had built. Inspired by the mining town of Tincup, Colorado, he created a new brand under the Proximo umbrella to bring his idea to market. Product The hike, which was led by guides from the Colorado Mountain School, was a 7.5-mile loop with peak elevation of about 11,000 feet. Normally with the addition of a bit of ice, you lose some of the complexity and the more subtle flavors. But there really aren’t any subtle flavors here to shed. Everything is bold and beautiful, so really all you’re doing is chilling the drink a touch and proofing it down for those who thought there was a bit too much power in that glass. Palate: Fairly thin. Spice comes in from the rye, citrus/fruit flavors transfer over from the nose.In my book, it’s a 10/10 design. Functional yet visually appealing, unique yet classic, all at the same time. In this post we’re going to cover the basic history, tasting notes, and best ways to drink Tincup Whiskey. So, if you have Colorado roots or are just interested in trying Tincup, keep on reading, and we’ll give you all the information you need. Tincup Whiskey History The tasting, hosted in the scenic overlook room at Twin Owls, was led by Graber and Proximo whiskey educator Jason Levinson. Graber had decided to make a bourbon, but Stranahan’s didn’t have the space to make its single malts and distill bourbon. So, Graber sourced whiskey from MGP in Indiana — a bourbon made of two-thirds corn and one-third rye — and blended it with a little bit of Stranahan’s single malt. And so, in 2008, the idea for Tincup was born. Like TX Whiskey, Tincup is a blended whiskey. It’s compromised of two whiskeys, high rye bourbon from Indiana and a small amount of Stranahan’s single malt whiskey. Now, I understand Colorado isn’t exactly known for it’s distilling, but a very large portion of it is sourced from the Midwest.

I tried some of this, since it is fairly inexpensive and I knew I would be using some for a bourbon-flavored recipe I was cooking that night, and it is pretty good for what it is. It is one of the sweetest bourbons I have ever had, that is for sure. Right after opening it, I had a pour and thought it was almost like a dessert drink. NOSE: Rich cocoa and honey, waffle batter, toffee and a touch of praline, caramel. It’s surprisingly nutty, a good deal of peanut brittle, light almond and a touch of walnut.It isn’t all about taste. Much of what goes into our purchasing decisions revolves around price. Below, we are going to cover the average price of a bottle and handle of Tincup. As a note, prices may vary depending upon individual store and location. First off let me say that Jess is a nice, up front guy. He started the call by letting me know that it was a sourced whiskey (which I already knew) and that in no way does he consider this to be a craft whiskey like Stranahan’s. He then went on to explain that one of the reasons for not wanting to call it a bourbon is because he didn’t want to compete head-to-head with all of the other bourbons in the market. He wanted to create a slightly different flavor than what’s already out there so he worked with MGP on a proprietary blend of bourbons which resulted in the mashbill listed below. This is just the original Tincup that has been aged 10 years. The extra 6 years in oak casks add a bit more depth than the original has. Stronger flavors of oak and leather are prominent. I was a little disappointed that they didn’t bottle this at a higher abv. Tincup Rye