Fortune's Fool The Overture Straight Rye Whiskey.
Fortune's Fool The Overture Straight Rye Whiskey. Fortune’s Fool has quietly built a strong reputation out of Indianapolis, Indiana, especially for delivering younger rye whiskeys that don’t taste rushed or underdeveloped. Their Prelude Rye made a lasting impression and even landed on my top list back in 2023, so expectations were naturally high heading into Overture. This release marks their first official three-year-old rye. While Fortune’s Fool is contract distilling through a partner in Frankfort, Kentucky, they’re far from just sourcing whiskey. Their approach sits in that middle ground where the mash bill, barrel prep, and production details are intentional and brand-driven. From the outside looking in, this felt like the logical next step for the brand. Overture leans heavily on barrel influence to define its profile. The barrels are built using staves that were air-dried for a full 24 months, allowing the wood to naturally season without r...