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Aimed more towards the whiskey enthusiast compared to the Double Rye, Hunting Creek pays homage to the Southern Distilling Company is proud to announce the return of Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey, a bottled-in-bond release that commemorates a celebrated rye whiskey sold by historic rectifier J.C. After the smashing success of the Double Rye against my palate, I've been excited to dive into this one Company on Label: Southern Distilling Company Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages

Rendezvous Rye which is then finished in French oak and port barrels. It's fairly well known that Rendezvous Rye has changed over time. Shakespeare High West isn't the only company doing port finished rye these days though. proportions of 95% rye, 5% malted barley from MGP and 80% rye, 20% malted rye from High West distillery Overall the nose is quite light which is admittedly a bit boring for me, a rye lover.

Company on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 35% Corn, 51% Rye, 14% Barley Proof: 110° Age: 6 years Further identification: Purchased early 2020 Great caramel forward nose for a rye, definitely suggests that this must be a "barely legal" rye.

Handy Sazerac rye. Buffalo Trace Rye Mash Bill (Assumed/Estimated at 51% rye) Proof: 130.9° Age: 6 years, 4 months Further This is a classic, bright, citrusy rye for those who enjoy a bit of zest in their whiskey. I would love to blind this against a good 6-8 year 95/5 rye from MGP or Bardstown Bourbon Co. It might also drink pretty close to a younger Willett rye too.

Released at a ready-to-vote age statement, this Sazerac rye delivers the peak age of the 2022 Buffalo An assumed-to-be barely legal rye mash bill, this ultra-aged whiskey boasts a similar scarcity to the Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages : Buffalo Trace Low Rye Mash Bill (Assumed/Estimated at 51% rye) Proof: 90° Age: 18 years Further identification TL;DR: Soft sipping, creamy rye that has some vintage characteristics that fail to impress Rating: 3/

Company on Label: Rare Character Whiskey Type: Finished Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 51% rye, 45% The Kentucky aging of that Indiana rye (knowing the warehouse from whence it came) has cooled this considerably My last sip is most notably rye forward, as citrus zest squeezes past all those sweet tones and tickles

, crazy mash bills (100% malted rye!), and wild aging concepts (spiral cut barrels!). Speaking of whiskey, let's get on with this toasted rye review, shall we? Company on Label: ASW Distillery Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Toasted Barrels Mash Bill Percentages: 95% rye, 5% malted barley Proof: 101.4° Age: 6 years Further identification: This is batch 23-001 of the toasted rye series, the first time ASW has released this type of label; this batch

Coming hot on the heels of a banner year for rye whiskey , Michter's has a tall task ahead at attempting That would be because the 2023 release of Michter's 10 year rye  earned my top rating , a pinnacle whiskey Let's dive in for a thorough examination of Michter's 10 year rye, barrel 24D1810, or feel free to watch :  Undisclosed rye mash bill (that tastes like ~51% to me) Proof:  92.8° Age:  10 years (though rumored The empty glass smells of marbled rye, Canadian bacon, and a grilled english muffin.

There are moments of sublime to be found in the young craft rye, the history of a long-standing brand Handy Sazerac rye , a holdover I was lucky to stumble into 9 long months after it's October release date In 1873, he altered the recipe for the Sazerac Cocktail by replacing French brandy with American rye Patrons preferred the taste of rye whiskey over brandy because it was more robust and spicy. TL;D R: Lovely is the most apt word for this pour as Buffalo Trace shows off their best rye.

The new release of the 10 year rye is here! This is single barrel Kentucky straight rye whiskey that still carries the "bottled by Michter's" line If you're interested in checking out any of the previous vintages of this 10 year rye, I've posted on Company on Label: Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages

Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Blend Proof: 128.2° Age: 4 (Blend of 4 year old bourbon, 6 year old rye : Blended Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 118.8° Age: 8 (Blend of 8 year Kentucky rye , 13 year Canadian Rye and 40 year Canadian corn whiskey) Further identification: 2018 Release Booker's Beam Whiskey Type: Blended Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Blend of several mash bills (77% Corn, 13% Rye , 10% Malted Barley & 63% Corn, 27% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley) Proof: 122.6° Age: 9 (Blend of 9

I enjoy pre-prohibition whiskey, Pennsylvania ryes, and anything pot distilled, but I really get excited :  Undisclosed Indiana rye mash bill Proof:  132° Age:  11 years Further identification:  This is Fresco Hints of black pepper, maple-glazed ham, and rosemary produce an instant classic; this is a complex rye woodsy tones, I find myself transported to the great wilderness of Alaska, somewhere that pinnacle ryes TL;DR: Eye widening, truly divine whiskey; if rye is on the come up, this is the act to follow Rating