Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
We’ve been telling you about Silverback Distillery long before they actually opened here in Nelson County.
Above, writer / photographer Marcie Gates’ story about Denver and Christine Riggleman’s plans to open the Distillery.
Since opening, they have a noted history in just a short time of winning awards for their Vodka and Gin. But it’s their newest release of Rye Whiskey that’s generating the current buzz.
“It was incredible to see everyone’s faces and how happy they were when the whiskey touched their lips. We have worked so hard and so many long days to get to this point and it is wonderful how every Silverback customer supports our family and brand. It’s humbling,” said Christine Riggleman, CEO and Distiller at Silverback in Afton.
People on hand that tried the “Lucky 13” Saturday evening said that in spite of its relatively short aging (just over a year) the taste was very smooth and pleasing.
“Our Blackback Rye “Lucky 13” is a fairly young whiskey, Aged 13 months. Customers were so excited for a whiskey… And this whiskey is so flavorful that we felt comfortable releasing it at this time. Denver came up with labeling the batch “Lucky 13″. We are providing a product made with Virginia grains, purified Nelson county water and aged in premium, select barrels,” Christine continued.
Silverback also touts being very local in the production of this whiskey according to this post on their Facebook page discussing preliminary details of the Father’s Day Weekend release.
“With a mash bill that includes Rye from Three Monkeys Farm LLC and Corn and Malted Barley from Wood’s Mill Malt House, we know BLACKBACK RYE is the best in the global jungle. Milled to perfection at Lockes Mill and using exquisite Char #3 barrels from The Barrel Mill, BLACKBACK RYE is dark and rich, with spice, mint and vanilla competing for space on your palate,”
Can’t wait and congrats to everyone at Silverback!
