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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "A honey hue and rich vanilla aroma mark this six-year-old rye whiskey. The palate nods to its 100% rye grain mash bill, opening with brisk cinnamon and allspice sparks that round into mellower vanilla and caramel midpalate, finishing long and spiced. Adding water brings more vanilla to the fore and adds a toasted grain note to the finish. *Top 100 Spirits of 2019* (KN)" (09/2019) 90 points Whisky Advocate: "Buttered bread, brown sugar, pecan pie, lemon juice, nutmeg, marzipan, and fresh pound cake highlight a warm and inviti...
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Whisky Advocate: "Licorice, leather, and balanced oak on the nose, with emerging notes of vanilla and cherry ice cream. Lots of spice and pleasant mustiness on the palate, along with chocolate, black cherry, and fresh-baked apple pie. This one is balanced and flavorful, with water bringing out red fruit, oatmeal cookies, and pepper spice. Good length on a finish of malted vanilla, café mocha, breakfast cereal, and almond. Solid and enjoyable. (DF, Winter-2021)" K&L Notes: This three-grain mash bill is composed of 56% rye, 33% corn, and 11% malted barley...
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This high quality MGP rye was distilled in 2016 with the standard 95% rye mashbill. It was moved to rare Brazilian Amburana in January of 2023 and bottled at cask strength of 117.9 proof in August of 2023 for a total age of just under 7 years. The resulting whisky is unlike anything we've ever tasted. While some of the shorter Amburana finishes tend to feel more like Red Hot candies or Coppertone sun tan lotion, the added time in this highly active wood has added depth and nuance rarely seen in this extremely popular cask type. Both the cinnamon and the ...
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Very Olde St. Nick describes this release as, "the love child of spicy rye, slow aged whiskey, and luscious first tap maple, with subtle smoky wood notes... the artful intersection of distilling and opulent secondary finishing." The Winter Maple Whiskey is bottled at "an unusual higher alcohol" of 50.65% ABV.
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26 barrels make up this specatcular Bottled-In-Bond Rye from Redwood Empire. Produced grain to glass in Sonoma County this release is a major milestone for the distillery that is taking the whiskey world by storm. 87% rye, 7% malted barley, and 6% wheat. Similarly to the Grizzly Beast BIB Bourbon - the final mashbill is actually the result of blending multiple mashbills together for added depth and complexity. The 26 barrels that make up this batch included mashbills with rye content as low as 56% and as high as 90%. Distilled in Spring of 2016 and bott...
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Buy a bottle and Redwood Empire plants a tree. Crafted in Sonoma, Redwood Empire is deeply tied to the forest. The Emerald Giant is one of the world's tallest and fastest growing trees. It is 1,180 years old and stands 360 feet tall, gaining over 1,500 pounds of mass each year. This three to five-year-old rye whiskey is equally weighty. A mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, this combines distillate from both Indiana and Redwood Empire's stocks. It's got a great spicy and sweet aroma and a mellow mouthfeel.
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90 points Whisky Advocate: "A blend of 3 to 5 year old straight rye and 4 to 12 year old straight bourbon. Although the nose is a bit reticent, once it opens up, what is revealed is pure delight: orange blossom, iced tea, dark berries, lemon oil, pine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and leather. Fruit and spice enjoy a dynamic interplay on the palate, with orange, cherry, blueberry, and grape, shot through with cedar, cinnamon, and sturdy oak. The medium-length finish is supple and pretty: dark chocolate, toasted pecans, and well-integrated oak. (SSB, Winter-2019)" ...
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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "A versatile must-have for mixing cocktails, look for pleasing vanilla, maple and a hint of dried cherry. The finish is long and drying, with plenty of baking spice notes. (KN)" (07/2016) Whisky Advocate: "Rittenhouse packs lots of corn, offering a different profile than those higher-rye whiskeys from Indiana. Straight from the glass burst caramel, campfire smoke, and vanilla, with hints of dill weed and Herbs de Provence. Ripe in flavor, it shows slight mint from the rye and a complex voyage of herbs with a touch of chocolat...
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This limited edition, 10-year-old, bottled-in-bond expression was distilled from an 80% rye/20% malted barley mash bill in Spring 2013. These barrels were hand selected by Woody Creek neighbor and spokesdude, William H Macy to celebrate the distillery's 10th anniversary. The oldest the distillery has ever released, it captures a different side of Woody Creek - one that we'd liket o get to know. Tasting notes from the distiller, "on the nose, clove and cinnamon beckon, along with dried yellow raisins and a hint of burnt orange. As the luxurious spirit env...
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Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye is finally here! This long await release is the rye coutnerpart to Old Grand Dad 114 - one of the best deals in Kentucky.
Price: $35.00
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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Billed as 'the spiciest rye whiskey anywhere,' this is a blend of two rye whiskeys, both a minimum of two years old, sourced from multiple distilleries. The 2018 bottling has a mild, honeyed scent, while the palate surprises with vanilla custard contrasted by traces of smoke, eucalyptus and cigar wrapper. As promised, the long finish explodes with a spicy burst—but don’t worry, it’s not too extreme to sip. (KN)" (11/2018) 91 points Whisky Advocate: "High West made a momentous change to its recipe for Double Rye! this year, f...
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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Look for a rich caramel-maple aroma and spice-forward flavor profile, showing allspice and clove, with a layer of vanilla underneath. Dilution tames this rye to show more vanilla, accented with dry touches of oak, leather and cocoa. Aged at least six years. Sip or mix. (KN)" (07/2016) K&L Notes: First produced in Maryland in the 1890s, this brand moved to Kentucky after Prohibition and is now operated by Heaven Hill. Whisky Advocate named it "Distillery of the Year" and "at the spearhead of the rye resurgence" in 2011. Tasti...
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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "A honey hue and rich vanilla aroma mark this six-year-old rye whiskey. The palate nods to its 100% rye grain mash bill, opening with brisk cinnamon and allspice sparks that round into mellower vanilla and caramel midpalate, finishing long and spiced. Adding water brings more vanilla to the fore and adds a toasted grain note to the finish. *Top 100 Spirits of 2019* (KN)" (09/2019) Whisky Advocate: "A lively nose with scents of orange peel, wild strawberries, pepper spice, and herbal tea. The palate presents a balanced offerin...
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92 points Whisky Advocate: "This presents a pleasant nose of fresh-baked muffins, honey-dipped apples, powdered sugar, raisin bread, baking spice, and cooked black cherries. Big and spicy, but smooth on the palate, with flavors of dark fruit and bitter chocolate, grape jam, blackcurrants, herbs, cola, and dark berries. The finish offers richness and length, with vanilla notes, spice, and freshly baked apple pie. This is a big, solid whiskey, beautifully structured, and carries its proof superbly. *Top 20 Whiskies of 2019* (DF, Spring 2020)" K&L Notes: F...
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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This honey-hued rye has a remarkable aroma, melding cookie dough, hazelnut and marzipan. The same luscious flavors show up on the palate, rich and sweet, leading into a confected finish of Nutella sprinkled with nutmeg and cinnamon. The sugar-and-spice effect is due to 18 months finishing time in casks that first held Cognac, then Caribbean rum. *Top 50 Spirits 2013* (KN)" (07/2013) 90 points Whisky Advocate: "The folks at Angel’s Envy once again push the envelope with this 95% rye whiskey finished in Caribbean rum casks. Vi...
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97 points Wine Enthusiast: "This full-bodied blended whisky hits all the right notes, starting with plenty of rich caramel and oak tones on the nose and palate, plus touches of butterscotch, spicy cinnamon and clove. It finishes long, slightly oily and mouthfilling. Sip it straight or add a splash of sweet vermouth. *Top 100 Spirits of 2015* (KN)" (11/2015) 94 points Whisky Advocate: "Corby’s latest Lot 40, this one undated, comes from the same distillation batch as the 2012 release, but with a couple of extra years in wood. The familiar flavors are al...
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Whistle Pig has expanded their single barrel program to include the new Piggyback line. This makes for one of the most affordable single barrels ryes out there and means it carries a 6 year age statement. At an assertive 112.7 proof, this barrel is sure to delight.
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Hotaling - formerly Anchor Distilling - has finally relaunched the Old Potrero Rye Whiskey. And it is far and away the best it has ever been. In a slick new package, it now comes with a respectable 6 year age statement. It's still 100% malted rye - a highly unusual mashbill that harkens back to the early days of American distilling and was revived by Fritz Maytag and Head Distiller Bruce Joseph when Anchor was founded in 1993. In fact, Bruce still makes the whiskey today - nearly 30 years later. Add to that the extremely high quality barrel selection mad...
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96 Points - The Tasting Panel: "A nose of orange peel, maple, and a hint of resin leads to a cracked pepper zing on the palate, awakening
the giant. An energetic surge of peach cobbler, pecan, and maple-bacon, and espresso enables the warmth to seep thorough and give comfort. " Redwood Empire has taken the whisky world by storm and finally. It's been much asked for, and finally the core releases are available at cask strength. Buy a bottle - Redwood Empire plants a tree. Crafted in Sonoma, Redwood Empire is deeply tied to the forest. The Emerald Giant i...
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96 points Wine Enthusiast: "Strong but intriguing. Medium color and body, with rich aromas of burnt orange and caramel. The flavors also reflected burnt orange and caramel, plus a spicy tinge reminiscent of cassia bark or Red-Hot candies. The finish lingers, pleasant, inviting and warm. Might be good for Manhattans--a touch of fruit or sweetness would go well with this rye. Excellent value. (KN)" (11/2010) 95 points Whisky Advocate: "A blend of two whiskeys; a 6 year old made from 95% rye and a 16 year old made from 80% rye. These are very high percen...
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94 points Whisky Advocate: "Elijah Craig always impresses with value, but until now has been confined to bourbon. This foray into rye whiskey sticks close to Elijah Craig’s bourbon roots by using only the minimum-required 51% rye in its formulation; however, it does achieve a nice departure in flavor. Aromas include butterscotch, caramel-nut clusters, and peppery spice. The spice ramps up on the palate, carried forward by the full body, hearty proof, and mouth-coating texture, as cherry cola, baking chocolate, and darker fruits emerge. Priced a notch bel...
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This delicious pre-made cocktail uses high quality aged rye mixed with raw honey, navel orange peel, rock candy and bitters. High proof and not overly sugary, this is the perfect choice for cocktails on the fly. You can store them cold, but we love these on the rocks. A staff favorite.
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High West takes all the work out of preparing this classic cocktail by pre-batching 2 parts of their award-winning High West bourbon and rye whiskies, with 1/2 part demerara simple syrup and 3 dashes of aromatic bitters. They then age the batched cocktail in used rye whiskey barrels to really pull it all together. Just pour over ice and garnish with citrus zest if you are feeling fancy. Delicious!
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When you think about Utah you probably think about great skiing, stunning National Parks, or maybe great mountain biking. But did you know that Utah also cast the deciding vote that ended Prohibition? This barrel aged Manhattan, made from two parts High West Double Rye whiskey, one part sweet red vermouth and two dashes of Angostura bitters (per every 2.5 ounce serving), was all left to rest for 120 days in a two-year-old rye whiskey barrel. The results are stunning, harmonious and a great homage to that key vote, the 36th Vote, that allows us to freely ...
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Whisky Advocate: "Maryland, Monongahela, and, I guess, Modern are the American rye styles. Maryland was a gentler rye, less spicy, and not as hot/sweet as modern rye. This has the dry-grass spice of rye, a hint of cocoa powder, and a bit of funk that blows away to hints of fruit. Light and clean on the palate, some sweetness that rapidly dries out in a grassy, herbal wave. Intriguing, without being overwhelming. (Vol. 22, #4) " K&L Notes: The Leopold Bros Maryland Style rye is an homage to a regional style of whiskey making that which has been lost for ...
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If you're craving an Old Fashioned in a hurry, High West makes it easy to be sipping in no time. B+ from Christopher Null of Drinkhacker: "Made with a blend of MGP bourbon and MGP rye, demerara sugar, and bitters. This is heavy with sweet orange notes on the nose — almost to a candylike level. Orange is still the dominant force on the palate, but it’s less overbearing, tempered by notes of chocolate and a splash of aromatic bitters. The finish has a healthy bitterness to it that complements the sweetness, coming across with a bittersweet chocolate charac...
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This Baltimore distillery specializes in "Maryland style" rye whiskey. While they age their house-distilled stocks, they've contract with Indiana distillers to make a house blend, which is then proofed with Maryland's own Sagamore Farm spring water.
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When you think about Utah you probably think about great skiing, stunning National Parks, maybe great mountain biking. But did you know that Utah also cast the deciding vote that ended Prohibition? This barrel aged Manhattan, made from two parts High West Double Rye whiskey, one part sweet red vermouth and two dashes of Angostura bitters (per every 2.5 ounce serving), was all left to rest for 120 days in a two-year-old rye whiskey barrel. The results are stunning, harmonious and a great homage to that key vote, the 36th Vote, that allows us to freely enj...
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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This small-batch whiskey is a treat, butter-soft and loaded with sweet toffee and hazelnut aromas and flavors. The long finish rolls toward dry espresso and mocha flavors, pepped up with clove and cinnamon. (KN)" (07/2012)
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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "The aroma entices with bold caramel and vanilla. The palate is brisk and relatively dry, despite the succulent aroma, showing vanilla and oak up front, and rounding into nutmeg, almond, vanilla and bitter orange on the finish. Versatile for cocktails, including its namesake Sazerac. *Best Buy* (KN)" (07/2016) 91 points Whisky Advocate: "Fresh orange, raspberry, caramel candy corn, cotton candy, and lemon aromas, with a hint of fresh banana. On the palate, smooth, spiced, and fruity, with notes of candied watermelon, cherry h...
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Our first K&L Exclusive singel barrel of New Riff Rye is also one of their most unique. A small fraction of their barrels (Jay Erisman estimates about 1 in 10) showcases a gentle smoky profile. They aren't quite sure where it comes from, but it sure tastes delicious. We couldn't say no when we picked through a stellar lineup of barrels in Newport in May, 2023. This smoke show is a perfect 10.
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This special Maryland-style rye is the first from Sagamore with an age statement. Coming in at 8 years old and bottled at cask strength, it's a robust whiskey. It's loaded up with notes of dark chocolate, hazlenut, vanilla, peppercorn, and tons of lingering spice. It's a full and complex pour that's easygoing and incredibly drinkable.
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Finally, after almost eight years of a serious Kentucky rye shortage, Wild Turkey has given us whiskey fans something to get excited about that we can actually get! Introducing the new Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye Whiskey: a 104-proof blast of old-school Kentucky rye flavor, meandering from dill and freshly baked German rye bread, into a sweeter kiss of toasted oak and soft vanilla. It's never boring. The palate is rooted in spice and a never-ending tingly sensation on your tongue that completely differentiates it from the Wild Turkey bourbons. Re...
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A blend of MGP and Wolves' beer distillates: 7 year pale ale whiskey, 9 year stout whiskey, and 6 and 7 year MGP rye.
Price: $139.99
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This is a special-edition from our friends and master distillers at Rossville Union. The distillery sits directly atop a natural aquifer in Lawrenceburg, Indiana which gives its whiskeys their inimitable character. Unlike water from the nearby Ohio river and other sources, this aquifer provides water with naturally lower levels of iron and sulfur, which naturally allow the whiskeys' spicy notes to shine. While the Ross & Squib distillery (once known as MGPi) has made the super high rye 95%/5% malt recipe famous, this fabulous barrel was distilled from a ...
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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Crazy-sweet aroma, full of caramel, vanilla and a slight floral touch. The bite comes first (and lingers awhile), followed by vanilla, caramel, coconut flavors. It mellows considerably with ice, and becomes quite likeable, drinkable and mild. (KN)" (11/2010) 92 points Whisky Advocate: "Complex and complete, the sweet and chewy aromas of maple syrup and crème de marrons meet milk chocolate and Andes Mints. On the palate, the intense layered sweetness of vanilla, crème brûlée, pecan pie, butterscotch, and honey is tempered by ...
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Clyde May's "K&L Exclusive" Single Barrel #913 Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) (Previously $55)
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The Clyde May story is one of the most interesting and intriguing in the whisky world. A renowned Alabama moonshiner who perfected the art of distillation and became infamous for his apple flavored whiskey. The modern version of his recipe has been produced legally since 2001, but along with that the company has been buying and bottling straight bourbon for some time now. Like so many of the other independent bottlers of American Whiskey, they're working primarily with the great distillery in Lawrenceberg. While many of our bottlers have lovely bourbons ...
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This flagship, own-distilled rye from the Willett Family is finely hand-crafted by our good friends outside of Bardstown. The batches are tiny, with extremely limited releases. Each batch is bottled at cask strength without chill filtration. Here are tasting notes from Bill Thomas of the Jack Rose Dining Saloon from a recent batch: "The barrels that went into this small batch combined to make an amazing drinker. Nose: Beautiful layering of brandied cherry over a mildly tart cherry. It opens up with time and is reminiscent of cutting into your dessert wit...
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There's no question the MGP is the country's premiere distillery of rye whiskey. Not long ago, they were the only game in town, and they've perfected the style in a real serious way. The distillery, which has recently changed names to Ross & Squib Distillery to highlight the historical roots of the sites, made its name distilling bourbon and rye for just about every famous new brand on the market. Now that they've decided to bring their own brands to market, we're experiencing a completely new side of the distillery. Here they're making the old KY style ...
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This Baltimore distillery specializes in "Maryland style" rye whiskey. While they age their house-distilled stocks, they've contracted with Indiana distillers to make a house blend, which is then proofed with Maryland's own Sagamore Farm spring water.
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92 points Whisky Advocate: "New Riff’s first whiskey releases were all bottled in bond from the start—a bold move for a brand new distillery. This rye proves it was the right decision. Complex and compelling, it shows maturity while retaining liveliness and verve. Grassy and herbal on the nose, it also has orange, cedar, sassafras, rose petals, and syrupy blackberries. The medium-weight palate balances clove, cedar oil, orange, berries, bubble gum, and cinnamon, which melt into an herbaceous, nutty, chocolate-rich finish. The patient drinker is rewarded,...
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"A determined old soul, notes of black pepper keep the palate alert, while apricot cobbler caresses. Caramel latches on towalnut skin tannins keeping this assertive spirit a giant
in its category." Redwood Empire has taken the whisky world by storm and finally. It's been much asked for, and finally the core releases are available at cask strength.
Price: $69.99