New Holland Brewing Walleye Run Malted Rye Whiskey 7 Year Review.

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 New Holland Brewing Walleye Run Malted Rye Whiskey 7 Year Review. 


    Last year’s trip to Holland, Michigan for the Tulip Festival gave me the perfect excuse to visit New Holland Brewing’s Brew House, a must-stop for fans of their iconic Dragon’s Milk stout. That’s when I first picked up the Walley Run Malted Rye Whiskey, a newer release at the time. Now, it’s making its way onto shelves here in Indiana, and even available online. This 7-year-old rye, distilled, aged, and bottled entirely by New Holland. Knowing New Holland’s knack for blurring the lines between brewing and distilling, I was eager to revisit this bottle after a year in my cabinet.

    Walley Run Malted Rye is crafted in-house on New Holland’s pot stills and bottled at 46% ABV. While they’re well-known for their beer barrel-aged bourbonsm and for aging beer in ex-bourbon casks,  this rye takes a different path, letting the grain and barrel speak for themselves. The malted rye base adds a distinctive layer of complexity, while the 7-year maturation in oak gives the whiskey depth without overshadowing the grain’s character. The current bottling has a dark golden hue, and the newer label design sports an attractive ripple effect on the glass.


For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/SXk0YdigsVs.

Age Statement: 7 years.

ABV: 46%.

Mash bill: 51% Malted Rye, 49% Malted Barley.

Area of Distillation: New Holland, Michigan.

Appearance: Golden amber.


On the nose:
    The malted rye is immediately front and center, floral, spicy, and laced with gentle oak. There’s a sweet earthiness alongside brown sugar, golden honey, and a light barrel char. New Holland’s brewing roots peek through in a subtle, beer-like maltiness, almost like a foamy head from a hoppy ale. A dash of vanilla softens the edges, while a faint orchard fruit sweetness lingers in the background.


Taste:
    Sweet and spicy in equal measure, with the floral rye spices meeting herbal notes and a honeyed richness. The malt character creates a unique “hoppy” brightness, balanced by toasted oak and creamy vanilla. There’s a pastry-like quality here, somewhere between an apple and cherry turnover, adding a buttery, fruity sweetness. Light pepper and oak keep the sip lively, and the pot still character brings depth without harshness.


Finish:
    Medium in length, with peppery spice, toasted oak, and lingering honey. The malt’s grainy sweetness and gentle fruitiness trail off softly, inviting another sip.


Final Thoughts:
    Walley Run Malted Rye offers something genuinely different in the craft rye category. Mash bill shines through, supported by careful pot distillation and thoughtful aging. It’s distinctive, well-balanced, and enjoyable neat, a rye that rewards slow sipping. If you spot it in the wild or online, it’s well worth picking up to experience New Holland’s brewing-inspired approach to whiskey. 


Rating: B+ (Great).

Cost: $49.99 for 750ml.

For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/SXk0YdigsVs.

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