Rye

Yes I know it’s mislabeled, but I can promise you that this sample is no Lagavulin. Background: This is a blend of rye whiskies of at least 11 years of aged. This is sourced from an unknown distiller. Lets see how it holds up. ABV: 55.3% Nose: Rye spice and sweetness, Butterscotch, grass, Vanilla, green apples, oak. […]

This is a single barrel, cask strength whiskey. It was bottled in Vermont and according to the label sourced from MGP in Indiana. This particular barrel was picked for the bar The Copper Shaker in St. Petersburg Florida and I grabbed it on vacation. ABV: 59.8% Nose: Rye Spice, Floralness, Raisins, Figs, Pepper, allspice, sweeter baking spices,

Background: High West Double Rye: Big Red Liqours Store Pick Barrel #: 4417 Finished for 1.4 years in a used Barrel Aged Manhattan Barrel HW Double rye is a blend of Rye whiskies, Blend of 2 rye whiskeys: 2 & 16 year from MGP and Barton. ABV: 50.9% Nose: Rye Spice, hint of dill, cherries, apples, hint

Background: This single barrel of rye was sourced by Whistlepig likely from Canada, aged for 10+ years, then bottled at cask strength. This barrel was picked by The Party Source in Covington Kentucky. ABV: 58.7 % Nose: Sweet rye spice, sweet baking spices, Orange Citrus, hint of cherry, Vanilla. Palate: Thick, oily, Rye spice, Citrus, Brown Sugar, burnt

Background: This is a blended rye from High West, the blends being made of the following components: 6 Year MGP Rye 16 Year Barton Rye Batch no: 16J28 ABV: 46% Nose: Rye spice, apple, hint of honey, vanilla and oak Palate: Medium mouth feel, rye spice, apple pie, burnt sugar and oak. Complex Finish: Medium, Rye spice, oak, vanilla and

Background: This is a blend of ryes that have been finished in French Oak and Port casks before being bottled. This was the first “Act” where High West no longer had any 16 year Barton to blend. This is a blend of 6-7 year old MGP rye and High Wests own Rye distillate. ABV: 49.3% Nose: Plums,

Background: This rye comes to us by way of the Knob Creek brand from the Jim Beam Distillery. This barely legal rye mashbill was barreled in 2009 then bottled in 2018 at cask strength. ABV: 59.8% Nose: Mellow Rye spice, Strong Vanilla, sweet baking spices. Bold due to proof but not overpowering. Palate: Vanilla, rye spice, sweet spices,

Background: This is a straight rye bottled by Buffalo Trace but likely sourced. It is rumored to be almost all rye with some malted barley for the mashbill.  ABV: 50% Nose: Vanilla, Spicy Rye, Honey, Baking Spices, Light Fruits, Oak Palate: Rye and baking spices. Sweet and vanilla turns into the rye and spice with oak and

Background: This blend of sourced rye comes to us from High West who is known for their sourcing and blending. This is a blend of 3 straight ryes from MGP, Barton, and High West. These ryes are finished in Vermouth and Syrah wine barrels before being blended together and bottled. ABV: 46% Nose: Sweet, bright fruits, honeycomb,

Background: This is a blend of Straight Rye and Bourbon Whiskies aged 10 to 14 years, sourced from MGP, and bottled by High West. ABV: 46% Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, oak, honey, citrus, rye spice, black pepper. Palate: Medium mouth feel. Grain, vanilla, oak, pepper and citrus. Finish: Dry, short. Hint of rye spice overpowered by oak and leather. Typical