Too bad you didn't get to try the Copper Fox rye, I would have liked to read your take it. Copper Fox also makes Wasmund's Single Malt Whisky, an unusual but highly rated American single malt that I enjoy. So I'm interested in their rye offering. The problem is that Virginia liquor stores are so freaking conservative about what they'll carry, so niche items can be really difficult to get.

In the meantime, I'm 'making do' with my Thomas H. Handy's Barrel Cut and Sazerac ryes. Both make excellent, though distinctive, Sazerac cocktails, and are quite sippable, too.

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Thought I should follow up my trip to Catoctin Creek Distillery.

Tried 3 samples (limit per VA law)
Mosby's Spirit (white rye whiskey) - Very good for a un-aged spirit. A little bit sweet, smooth. I enjoyed it, but not enough to buy one at $40. As long as Viriginia Lightning and other good moonshine is selling for half the price, I don't know how I could justify this purchase.

Roundstone Rye (<2yr age) - Smooth, not enough rye character for me. You could taste the lack of age. Also sweet for a rye. Did not win me over.

Watershed Gin - Made by a non-gin drinker, this was heavily botanical and not at all like standard gin. I was not a fan.