Bhakta 1928 Straight Rye, Calvados, & Armagnac Review.
Bhakta 1928 A Blend of Straight Rye, Calvados, & Armagnac Review. I received this spirit as a review sample from Bhakta Spirits, linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review. Now Bhakta Spirits is somewhat of a newer producer of spirits. Started in 2019 Bhakta was founded by Raj Bhakta, who was the original founder of Whistlepig. Their 1928 release showcases creativity and skill, blending Rye whiskey with Calvados and Armagnac to create a one-of-a-kind spirit. Baku 1928 is a blend that combines traditions from different regions. It’s made up of 60% Rye whiskey from Indiana, 30% Calvados (an apple or pear brandy aged in Norway), and 10% Armagnac from France. The Armagnac includes vintages from as far back as 1928, with others from 1941, 1962, and 1973, giving the blend an average age of about 15 years. So more than just "finishing" a spirit in specific barrels of Calvados and/...