A Harvest‑Driven American Rye with Heart and Character – Hard Truth x Mellencamp Sweet Mash Harvest Straight Rye Whiskey
Hard Truth x Mellencamp Sweet Mash Harvest Straight Rye Whiskey is a collaborative expression that celebrates craft, place, and seasonal inspiration. Made with a rye‑forward mash bill and finished using a “sweet mash” approach—where previous distillation residue remains in the new fermentation—this whiskey delivers warm spice, rich grain character, and expressive depth that reflects both innovative technique and traditional roots.
Tasting Experience
Appearance: Rich amber with glowing copper highlights.
Nose: Aromas of cracked rye spice, caramelized grain, honeyed vanilla, and orchard fruit, with a hint of cinnamon and baking spice.
Palate: Smooth and layered, showing bold rye pepper and spice woven with honey, toffee, baked apple, and soft oak toast. Subtle herbal notes and sweet grain balance the intensity.
Finish: Long, warming, and rich with lingering spice, toasted oak, and gentle sweetness.
Craftsmanship
Crafted as part of the collaborative Hard Truth x Mellencamp program, this straight rye whiskey embraces a sweet mash methodology, allowing the essence of previous ferments to enhance complexity and texture. Aged in new charred American oak barrels, it reflects both classic American rye influence and creative distilling traditions, resulting in a whiskey with personality and depth.
Best Enjoyed
Sip neat or with a few drops of water to open its aromatic layers. Its bold spice and structured profile also make it a great base for rye‑centric cocktails like a Manhattan, Sazerac, or Boulevardier.
A warm, richly spiced rye influenced by harvest character and collaborative craft, Hard Truth x Mellencamp Sweet Mash Harvest Straight Rye Whiskey delivers depth and distinction on Royal Batch.
