Fenwicks Distillery - 1816 Indiana Vanilla Rye Whiskey
TASTE HISTORY IN A BOTTLE
Embrace the tales of Prohibition-era bootleggers, the spirited resilience of the Hoosier State, and the enduring traditions that stand the test of time. Aged in Charred White Oak and Hand-bottled, 1816 Indiana Rye is history in a bottle. We've made something unique to the state of Indiana that's worthy of sharing, worthy of conversations, and worth collecting.
INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING RYE
We are delighted to announce that 1816 Indiana Rye, has been honored with the esteemed Gold Medal by the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition, as well as the SIP Awards Double Gold Medal .
The SIP Double Gold medal is awarded to an outstanding rank of spirits qualifying for the top percentile of it’s category. Spirit samples are served in a controlled environment, evaluated through a double blind tasting by unbiased consumers.
So, what are you waiting for? Be part of the celebration and get your hands on this award-winning Indiana Rye! Indulge yourself in the finest flavors Indiana has to offer. Cheers to the best and let's raise a glass!
“This recognition not only reflects the superior quality and exceptional taste of our whiskey but also underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in every bottle we produce.”—Kenneth VanHouten | Co-Owner, Fenwick's Distillery
Hoosier History
Indiana became the 19th state of the United States on December 11, 1816. Just like other states in the Midwest, Indiana became a site for whiskey production due to its agricultural grain capacity, and natural limestone filtered water. The climate, with hot summers and cold winters, was imperative to the aging process, where the fluctuations help the spirit interact with the charred white oak barrels, imparting the exclusive flavor, color, and character. This natural advantage contributed to the development of distilling in the region. At this time distilling was a small-scale, farm-based activity before the rise of industrial, commercial distilling in the late 1800s.
Our 1816 Indiana Rye Whiskey continues to honor these traditions today. Aged in the fluctuating Indiana climate in charred white oak barrels. Hand-bottled by the small team at our craft distillery after it has been proofed to 101.6, producing the bold rye spice and floral notes with a hint of nutmeg, and cinnamon in the background. Truly history in a bottle!
