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This one comes out of Vermont with a crazy 100% rye mash bill distilled on pot stills, aged in American Distilled from 100% rye, PiggyBack is an uninhibited tribute to the grain, bringing 100% of its signature We ended up naming this one "To Rye For" in joyous celebration of the 1995 Nicole Kidman movie as well Whiskey Type: Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Rye Proof: 109.7° Age: 6 years Further identification Amazingly, as ryes can often surprise, this feels aged to completion at 6 years.

This year, a 10 year rye stood out so we went back in for round 2 with Roger Miller on the vintage hit Company on Label: The Willett Distillery Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 74% Rye, 11% Corn, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 118.6° Age: 10 years Further identification: This is a barrel This is vintage style, low proof rye at its finest. Let me know down in the comments what your experience with Willett rye has been.

Let's taste this "High Rye" (it's not that high?!) straight bourbon whiskey. Company on Label: Cathead Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, to take over which are still incredibly light; 21% isn't crazy high, so don't be fooled by the "High Rye

Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 37% Corn, 51% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 112.2° Age: NAS Further identification: Purchased early 2020 Nose: Mint and leafy

Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed A powdered chocolate weaves into the rye spice. Slight graininess.

Using rye whiskey in place of the French brandy, a dash of Peychaud Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure delight 2010 Sazerac 18 Year Rye Whiskey Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed majority rye mash; in descending percentages: Minnesota rye, Kentucky majority rye mash; in descending percentages: Minnesota rye, Kentucky corn, and North Dakota malted

I am really interested in exploring this cask finished rye, and I hope it allows the whiskey to continue Company on Label: Taconic Distillery Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages There are many of the rye characteristics still poking through: punchy earthy herbs, pepper, and vanilla

Company on Label: Buzzard's Roost Spirits Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey (finished in more oak) Mash Bill Percentages: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 105° Age: 3 years Further identification: Batch 03 The empty glass smells of rye bread, dry vanilla, some very, very subtle grains and caramelized sugar I almost forgot I was drinking a rye here for a while.

The rye came recommended out of the line of 4 releases that hit shelves. barrel proof label, a sweet mash indication on the side label and a barrel number that suggests the rye Company on Label: Wilderness Trail Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 33% Corn , 56% Rye, 11% Malted Barley Proof: 106° Age: 4 years Further identification: Barrel No. 16B21U, Bottle This nose is both delicious, fun and layered - everything I could ask for out of a rye.

The Ry3 title is a reference to the clever combination of 3 base whiskeys: Indiana rye, Alberta rye, proportions of 3 mash bills: 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley (MGP), 100% Rye (Alberta), and a 99% Corn / 1% Malted Barley (Seagrams/MGP) Proof: 122.4° Age: Undisclosed proportions of ~4 year MGP rye, ~5 year Alberta rye, and ~15 year Light Whiskey Further identification: This is a single barrel pick that Liquor To me this noses mostly like a light whiskey and almost nothing like your typical rye.

MGP rye anyone? I'm a little too tired for an in depth review tonight, but it's Friday Rye-Day so I thought I'd pour Company on Label: Proof and Wood Ventures Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 120.36° Age: 6 years Further identification: This single barrel is sourced This is an MGP rye lovers' rye through and through.

Anyway, I've been meaning to do this rye face-off for a little while. Pikesville 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: Unique "D" bottle shape, purchased early 2020 Sazerac Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Both are really solid rye offerings I will be keeping on my shelf. Cheers!