After graduating school and working as a business consultant in Washington, DC, Jason Barrett returned to his hometown of Rochester to follow his passion for bourbon and opened up his own distillery.
The first distillery to exist in Rochester since Prohibition, Black Button specializing in grain-to-glass spirits.
Black Button Empire Rye Straight Whiskey is crafted from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley and aged in charred American white oak. Unfiltered and bottled at 84 proof this rye is a rich and bold expression that will have you thinking twice when purchasing rye from New York.
Notes: Rich, full-bodied. Aromas and flavors of spice, vanilla, almonds and pepper
Pairings: Fried chicken, sweet potato, sharp cheeses
Serving Suggestions: On the rocks or mixed into your favorite cocktail
Region: New York
Alcohol Content: 42%
The first distillery to exist in Rochester since Prohibition, Black Button specializing in grain-to-glass spirits.
Black Button Empire Rye Straight Whiskey is crafted from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley and aged in charred American white oak. Unfiltered and bottled at 84 proof this rye is a rich and bold expression that will have you thinking twice when purchasing rye from New York.
Notes: Rich, full-bodied. Aromas and flavors of spice, vanilla, almonds and pepper
Pairings: Fried chicken, sweet potato, sharp cheeses
Serving Suggestions: On the rocks or mixed into your favorite cocktail
Region: New York
Alcohol Content: 42%