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Angel’s Envy Finished Rye
  • Louisville, KY*   50% ABV
  • Aged an additional 18 months in cognac &  XO rum barrels. Citrus, caramel candy, vanilla, oak, maple sugar, hazelnut, spice and sherry wood on the finish.
Bulleit Small Batch
  • Lawrenceburg, IN   45% ABV
  • Mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Aromas of rich oak with hints of vanilla, honey, and spice.
Bulleit 12yr
  • Lawrenceburg, IN   46% ABV
  • 95% rye whiskey aged minimum 12 years. Signature spice, dried pear, toffee, oak,& hint of graham cracker
Basil Hayden’s Dark
  • Clermont, KY   40% ABV
  • 4 year rye whiskey re-barreled and aged an additional 7 years. Oak spice, toffee, vanilla, hints of fruit.
Clyde May’s Straight
  • Conecuh Ridge, AL*   47% ABV
  • Non-chill filtered. Green Peppercorn, toasted brown sugar, fresh baked bread.
Cody Road
  • Le Claire, IA   40% ABV
  • 100% rye purchased from a local Wherry brothers of Fulton, IL. Unexpected sweet fruitiness with a lingering spice finish.
Copper Sea Green Malt
  • Hudson Valley, NY   45% ABV
  • Made with 100% un-kilned or “Green” malted NY rye.  Herbaceous, floral, anise, leather, honeysuckle, and sugary sweetness.
Cooper’s Ransom Rye
  • Cooperstown, NY   51% ABV
  • 80% local farm rye finished in Long Island winery’s Cab. Barrels. Dark rye bread, caraway seeds, dark fruit, nougat, light easy spice
Dad’s Hat
  • Bristol, PA   45% ABV
  • Bottled in 15 gallon barrels aged for 8/9 months with a mash bill of 80% rye, 15% barley malt, 5% rye malt. Floral, spicy, dried fruit, black cherry, tobacco, vanilla and oak.
Dad’s Hat Finished in Vermouth Barrels
  • Bristol, PA   47% ABV
  • Aged an additional 3 months in Quady Winery’s Sweet Vermouth barrels. Orange, cinnamon, pepper and vanilla with the finish of sweet vermouth.
Driftless Glen
  • Baraboo, WI    48% ABV
  • A grain to glass distillery with locally sourced grains. Touch of rye, sweet grain flavors.
Elijah Craig
  • Bardstown, KY   47% ABV
  • 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley. Black pepper, kettle corn, caramel sweetness.
Hudson Manhattan
  • Gardiner, NY   46% ABV
  • A grain quality as a result of whole rye being kept in the mash bill. Grassy, peppery spice, touch of honey and coconut.
Grand Traverse “Old George” Straight Rye
  • Grand Traverse MI    45% ABV
  • 95% rye mash bill. Toasted grain, dried black fruits, sourdough rye bread & pepper
High West Double 
  • Park City, UT*    46% ABV
  • A blend; 2 yr (95% rye, 5% barley malt) & 16 yr (53% rye, 37% corn) Cinnamon, clove, anise, eucalyptus, and evergreen “gin-like” flavors.
High West Rendezvous
  • Park City, UT*    46% ABV
  • A blend; 2yr  (95% rye 5% barley malt) & 16yr (80% rye 10% corn, 10% barley malt.) Cinnamon, clove, vanilla, peppermint, molasses, cocoa and fruit.
Hillrock Estate Double Cask
  • Hudson Valley, NY   45% ABV
  • Organic estate grown rye matured in traditional casks then finished in a deep #4 char cask with staves that have been air dried for 2 years. Big oak, hidden spice for a rye with lingering tannins.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel
  • Lynchburg, TN   47% ABV
  • A mash bill of 70% rye,. The first rye Jack Daniel’s has ever offered. Lemongrass, honey, butterscotch, clove, licorice and black pepper.
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye
  • Lynchburg, TN   50% ABV
  • 3rd installment of J.Daniels bonded series. Toasted hazlenuts, dried fruit, green tea, black pepper spice.
James Oliver
  • Portland, OR*   50% ABV
  • 100% American rye aged for 2 years in new American oak with a #4 char. Floral with a hint of spice and a touch of oak.
Journeyman Not A King
  • Three Oaks, MI   45% ABV
  • The second edition of Federalist with a mash bill of 60% rye & 40% corn. Black tea with notes of honey, citrus, almonds and white pepper.
Journeyman Last Feather
  • Three Oaks, MI   45% ABV
  • Originally named for the neighborhood of the Koval Distillery, changed to Last Feather in 2015. Dried cherry, smooth pepper and spice finish.
Knob Creek Small Batch
  • Clermont, KY   50% ABV
  • A undisclosed mash bill with the minimum of 51% required to be called rye. Rye spiciness with hints of vanilla, herbs, and oak.
Laws San Luis Valley Rye
  • Denver, CO   47.5% ABV
  • 100% local heirloom rye. Baking spice, sweet mint, green peppercorn.
Masterson’s 10 Yr
  • Sonoma, CA*   45% ABV
  • 100% Canadian rye. Floral with orange peel, raisin, and a woody spice.
McKenzie
  • Burdett, NY   45.5% ABV
  • Made from local rye. Aged in new charred white oak. Finished in sherry barrels from local wineries.Dry leather with sherry butterscotch and orange peel.
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel
  • Louisville, KY*   42.4% ABV
  • Made from rye that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavor. Spice with peppery notes, citrus, butterscotch and oak.
New Holland Rye Whiskey
  •  New Holland, MI   44% ABV
  • Finished in Dragon’s milk stout barrels. Vanilla, allspice, honey and almond with a spicy malt finish.
Old Forester Rye
  • Louisville, KY   50% ABV
  • 65% rye, 20% malted barley, 15% corn Cinnamon stick, sharp black pepper, lemon zest.
Old Maysville Club B.I.B
  •  Maysville, KY   50% ABV
  • 100 % Malted Rye from Old Pogue Distillery. Toasted grain, rye spiciness, thick & oily, with apricot on the finish
Peerless Straight Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey
  • Louisville, KY   54% ABV
  • Sweet mash used during fermentation. Buttery, toasted rye bread with baking spices on the finish
Pikesville Straight Rye
  • Bardstown, KY*    55.% ABV
  • Distilled by Heaven Hill, aged 6 years in new oak. 51% rye. Marzipan, pepper, wood, leather, citrus spiked chocolate, oily in texture
Redemption Barrel Proof 7 Yr
  • Bardstown, KY*   61.2% ABV
  • A mash bill of 95% rye and 5% barley. Spice, caramel, and  honey with hints of citrus.
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  • Frankfort, KY   46% ABV
  • Aged a minimum of 4.5 years. Gentle, peppery aroma with dried fruit and cinnamon.
Rebel Yell Small Batch
  • St. Louis, MO*   45% ABV
  • A mash bill of rye, corn, and malt that has been aged 2 years. Spicy with hints of chocolate and vanilla. Mildly woody.
Rough Rider ‘Bull Moose’ 3 Barrel
  • Baiting Hollow, NY   45% ABV
  • A small batch of 95% rye which is triple aged in; new oak casks, used bourbon casks, distillery’s single malt casks. Crisp with sweet fruit aromas, spice, caramel, vanilla, and blackberry with an long toasty finish.
Rough Rider ‘The Happy Warrior’
  • Baiting Hollow, NY   57% ABV
  • Cask Strength version of  Rough Rider Bourbon with a second maturation. In merlot and chardonnay barrels. Sweet corn nose, caramel, rye spice with a dissipating finish
Rough Rider ‘The Big Stick’
  • Baiting Hollow, NY   60.5% ABV
  • A small batch of 95% rye, 5% malted barley made from local rye and champagne yeast. Double pot distilled and blended in micro batches. Hints of spice with a touch of malty sweetness and a long warm finish.z
Russell’s Reserve Small Batch 6 Yr
  • Lawrenceburg, KY   45% ABV
  • A collaboration between Jimmy and Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey. Caramel and almond with a spicy infused oak finish.
Sazerac 6 Yr
  • Frankfort, KY   45% ABV
  • The base of America’s “first” branded cocktail. Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise, pepper, with subtle notes of candies, spices, and citrus followed by a big smooth finish with hints of licorice.
Sonoma County Rye
  • Sonoma, CA   49% ABV
  • A mash bill of 80% unmalted Canadian rye  & 20% rye malt. Double distilled in copper pots over direct fire. Spicy rye, walnut, white pepper, pecan with a fine grain mouthfeel
Sonoma County Rye Cask Strength
  • Sonoma, CA   54.5% ABV
  • 100% Rye offering uncut in pure state. Oily texture, heavy spice, dill and raw grains.
Templeton 4 Yr
  • Templeton, IA*   40% ABV
  • Based on the Prohibition Era Kerkhoff recipe containing 95% rye.  Dry, clean, grassy, caramel, butterscotch and toffee with winter spice.
Templeton 6 Yr
  • Templeton, IA* 45.75% ABV
  • Burnt sugar sweetness, strong lingering spice with hints of toasted oak.
Templeton Cask Strength
  • Templeton, IA* 57.2% ABV
  • The good stuff cask strength , limited bottling for 2018
Town Branch Rye
  • Lexington, KY   50% ABV
Two James Catcher’s Rye
  • Detroit, MI   49.4% ABV
  • 100% Michigan rye and Great Lakes water aged in new 53 gallon barrels. New leather, barnyard, pepper corn, and a hint of butterscotch.
Whistle Pig 10 Yr
  • Shoreham, VT*   50% ABV
  • 100% Canadian rye finished in bourbon barrels and hand bottled in Vermont. Vanilla, caramel, baking spices, candied citrus, butterscotch and toffee.
Whistle Pig Smokestock Rye
  • Shoreham, VT*   43% ABV
  • Barrels and proofing water were smoked using Traeger applewood pellets. Corn syrup, sweet rye spice, liquid smoke.
Willett Family Estate Single Barrel 4 Yr
  • Bardstown, KY   55% ABV
  • Sourced juice from MGP ( Lawrenceburg Distillers ) Robust rye, dark & tart cherries, burnt vanilla with long spicy finish.
Woodford Reserve
  • Versailles, KY   45.2% ABV
  • A mash bill of 53% rye, 33% corn, 14% malted barley. Bold pepper, tobacco, long fruit and sweetly spiced finish.