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It earned a Double Gold medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 92 points from \u003cem\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e, establishing it as one of the more compelling peat-influenced American ryes on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 46% (92 Proof)  |  Origin: Hudson Valley, New York, USA  |  Minimum 3 Years Old  |  Distillery: Tuthilltown Spirits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTuthilltown Spirits Distillery, located in Gardiner, New York, was founded in 2003 and became one of the first legal pot-still distilleries in New York since Prohibition. The Hudson whiskey brand is now owned by William Grant \u0026amp; Sons. Back Room Deal starts with a mashbill of 95% New York-grown rye and 5% malted barley, aged a minimum of three years in new, charred American oak barrels. What makes this expression singular is its finishing process: ex-Hudson bourbon barrels are shipped to Scotland and filled with peated Scotch whisky; once those barrels are emptied, they travel back to New York, where they receive the straight rye for a final maturation period. This transatlantic barrel journey layers authentic Scotch peat smoke onto a spicy New York rye backbone — a technique few American distilleries attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle wave of peat smoke greets the nose first, followed by soft vanilla, ripe apricot, and warm brown sugar. The smokiness is present but restrained, letting the rye grain and stone fruit come through clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is bright and fruity, quickly joined by black pepper, fresh mint, and assertive rye spice at mid-palate. As the whiskey opens up, the peat influence weaves in alongside dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted nuts. The balance between smoky and spicy elements stays remarkably even throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smoke-driven, with peat lingering well past the last sip and a trailing sweetness that prevents the finish from turning dry. A subtle peppery undertone holds on at the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Back Room Deal\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a few drops of water is the most rewarding approach — water opens the apricot and brown sugar notes while taming the peat. On the rocks, the smoke character rounds out and the rye spice softens into a smooth, approachable sipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenicillin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The peat finish mirrors the smoky Islay Scotch float in this modern classic, letting Back Room Deal serve double duty as both the base spirit and the smoke element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoulevardier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate and caramel notes complement sweet vermouth and Campari, while the smoke adds unexpected depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManhattan:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rye spice provides the traditional backbone, and the peat introduces a savory twist that stands up to rich, sweet vermouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch drinkers exploring American rye for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a whiskey enthusiast who values unusual barrel finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a home bar shelf of distinctive, limited-production ryes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosting a comparative tasting of peat-influenced American whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Back Room Deal taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers a core of bright rye spice, black pepper, and mint balanced by rich dark chocolate, caramel, and smoky peat notes acquired during its unique finishing process. The finish is long, with lingering peat smoke and a touch of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Back Room Deal compare to High West Campfire?\u003c\/strong\u003e High West Campfire achieves its smokiness by blending bourbon, rye, and peated Scotch into a single bottling, while Back Room Deal is a straight rye whiskey that picks up peat character through barrel finishing rather than blending. Back Room Deal tends to express a more pronounced rye spice backbone, whereas Campfire leans into a broader, multi-grain complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Back Room Deal good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — at 46% ABV it carries enough intensity to reward neat sipping without excessive burn, and a few drops of water further open the fruit and smoke layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Back Room Deal made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is distilled at Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in Gardiner, New York, situated in the Hudson Valley. The finishing barrels travel to Scotland and back as part of the production process, making it a transatlantic collaboration of sorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Back Room Deal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked salmon or smoked trout echo the peat character. Sharp aged cheddar contrasts the brown sugar sweetness. 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Within the peat-influenced American whiskey niche, it delivers distinctive character that is difficult to find elsewhere at this tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Back Room Deal?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe transatlantic barrel journey is not a gimmick — shipping casks to Scotland and back is expensive and time-consuming, and the result is a genuinely different flavor profile that no simple peat-smoked malt addition could replicate. A 92-point score from \u003cem\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e and Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition confirm that the execution matches the concept. The 95% rye mashbill using New York-grown grain gives the whiskey a regional identity that connects it to its Hudson Valley home. 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Bright Lights Big Bourbon uses a mashbill of 95% New York-grown corn and 5% malted barley, distilled and then matured in small new charred American oak barrels for a minimum of three years — a process that imparts pronounced wood character relative to the age statement. The expression is also Kosher Certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold wave of charred oak leads, followed by rich vanilla and a thread of warm maple sweetness. Beneath those layers, a subtle nuttiness and baking spice emerge as the whiskey opens up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is dense and structured, with buttered cornbread and thick caramel coating the palate immediately. At mid-palate, stone fruit and cashew develop alongside hints of allspice. 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