From the distillery: "Our Sapling Maple Rye is beautifully complex in the combination of the sharp peppery flavor of rye and the smooth sweetness of the pure Grade A Vermont maple syrup. This rye is barrel-aged for two years before blending it with maple syrup. It is then aged for one more year, creating more character. The pairing of maple syrup with rye complements natural maple flavors with contrasting notes spice."