WORKHORSE/MODERN ANCIENT

We are just starting to work with Workhorse, and most of Rob Easter’s releases are limited.  While Easter works on a new label for the Rye, we have some bottles of the scarce releases of his Modern Ancient, a dramatic mix of traditiional and contemporary.

MODERN ANCIENT Bolita Bellatove  An ancient pink corn from the central valley of Oaxaca, close to extinct before Easter and others revived it.  Let is sit in your glass to allow the deeper alcohols to open.  Creamy, with mineral overtones; long finish.  6 bottles only, one to a customer  750 ML  50% abv $330

MODERN ANCIENT Ute Blue  Heirloom blue corn of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe harvested near Four Corners with a dash of Tibetan purple barley harvested near Phoenix.  4 years in used oak.  Clean and mineral, lingering flavor.  750ML  52% abv  $99

MODERN ANCIENT Floriani Red Corn “Old Bourbon Mash Blend”  50% Floriani red corn, 25% Grass Valley heirloom rye, 25% malted Sonoran wheat.   Ingredients aged 3-7 years in used first-fill oak casks from noted distilleries.  Beautifully layered.   Incredible whiskey at cask strength  750ML  60% abv $440