![]() ![]() Old Tahoe Distillery has been formed to market and sell traditional Straight Rye Whiskey and Honey Flavored Rye Whiskey. Having benefited from direct participation in the previous boutique trends, Mark created Old Tahoe Distillery. As craft distilling began to "move", Taverniti was viewing yet a third evolution in the wine, beer and spirits arena. Although a deal could not be completed, his interest continued. Taverniti visited many bourbon distilleries and tried to purchase one in the 90's. During his tenure as founder and CEO of Spanish Peaks, Mark began to develop an appreciation for distilled spirits, especially whiskey. Spanish Peaks enjoyed success and became a top ten craft beer brand by the mid-90's. ![]() Seeing a parallel to the previous wine revolution, Taverniti founded Spanish Peaks Brewery in 1990 and opened for business in 1991. By the late 80's, craft brewing was starting to gain momentum and Mark wanted to get involved. ![]() These relationships gave Taverniti witness to the emerging fine wine explosion of the 1970's and 80's. Long-time family friends, schoolmates and college teammates had achieved significant positions in the wine and beer industry. Mark evolved into restaurants, bars and the wine and beer importing business. Mark Taverniti's love of wine making brought his grandmother and him much recognition in Northwest Wine Contests. This family tradition would eventually lead to the creation of Old Tahoe Distillery. Mark Taverniti learned the family traditions of wine making by joining his father and grandmother in its process. Wine making was an important element of this family's food culture, and most, if not all that the Taverniti's consumed was created in the respective households of this family. Within this family was an incredible appreciation for fine food and great wine. Producer The origin of Old Tahoe Distilley's Rye Whiskey began over 60 years ago when a strong, close knit Italian family welcomed its first born grandson. The result is Old Tahoe's smooth, deep taste with the expected Rye Whiskey taste characteristics. This subtle and elegant taste profile with depth is achieved by combining Straight Rye with the closely directed aging process. As a rough comparison, think of the difference between corn bread and rye bread. Old Tahoe Straight Rye Whiskey will present a stronger and spicier spirit than Bourbon or Tennessee whiskey. This taste profile is achieved by the marriage of the finest available ingredients including a Straight Rye "Mashbill" and closely managed small batch aging in properly prepared wood. This palate is a historic expression of the classic American whiskey style that should be expected from a premium Straight Rye Whiskey. Old Tahoe Straight Rye Whiskey exhibits the traditional characteristics of a superior quality Straight Rye Whiskey. ![]()
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