A2 - Rye Whiskey

Blue Run Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon is distilled from a mash bill of 65% yellow corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley. Only 100 selected barrels went into this bottling, each toasted to a #4 alligator char and aged in Frankfort and Bardstown, KY.

Blue Run High Rye Bourbon is 111 proof.

In December 2012, Jack Daniel’s released an entirely new Whiskey which was very different from anything they had done before. Unaged Tennessee Rye was the first time in over 100 years that Jack Daniel had used a new grain recipe. This was a very limited release due to the remainder of the Rye Whiskey barrels being left to mature in the warehouses for a future release. Made available to the public with much anticipation and technically not part of a series, this is still the 1st of 3 Rye Whiskey’s that will be released by Jack Daniels. Other than this Unaged Tennessee Rye, there is also a Rested Tennessee Rye which was released in 2014 and an Aged Tennessee Rye which will be released at a future date.

Kentucky - Nose of toasted oak, grain and citrus. Vibrant mouthfeel. Complex flavors of Mint, Cloves, Eucalyptus and Wildflower Honey. Long finish of dried fruits and nuts

Old Forester Rye features a mash bill of 65% rye, 20% malted barley, & 15% corn. A generous percentage of malt yields a unique floral character, balancing the sharp, brisk spice of the rye grain. Old Forester Rye Whiskey - 100 Proof (750 ML)

Aged by open and unforgiving seas for a complex yet balanced finish you can’t find anywhere else. Aged in both new char and toasted barrels before being placed on ships to travel the sea, giving way to balanced notes of toffee and marshmallow with accents of leather and tobacco.

NOSE

Toasted marshmallow, maple syrup, a hint of spice

FLAVOR

Toffee, vanilla, and a hint of tobacco.

FINISH

Baking spices, cinnamon, sea salt

Elijah Craig Rye originates from Heaven Hill’s 51% rye mash bill, which also includes Pikesville Rye and Rittenhouse Rye brands. This mash bill is often referred to as a “barely legal rye” mash bill as it contains the bare minimum 51% rye required by law. Barely legal ryes are produced by numerous distilleries, and often contain a high percentage of corn as the secondary grain. In this case, the combination of 51% rye and 35% corn is arguably not far off from a bourbon that could legally contain 51% corn and 35% rye, or some higher proportion of rye if malted barley was reduced.

As a result of its relatively low rye, high corn content, the flavor profile of Elijah Craig Rye is quite similar to what might be expected from a bourbon (though, notably, it lacks the oak forwardness of its bourbon counterpart, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon). If poured blind, I think few would be able to confidently identify it as Rye versus bourbon. But this is merely an observation, and surely the end results in Heaven Hill are going for. Utilizing their existing rye mash bill, they were able to simply change up the target flavor profile from some of their existing brands. And while Elijah Craig Rye will certainly be a crowd-pleaser, it offers only a slight variation from other ryes in the marketplace.

J.W. Rutledge Cream of Kentucky Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Rye is distilled by Long Island Spirits on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Using the finest locally grown field corn, winter rye, and malted barley; combined with sweet mash fermentation, traditional pot distillation, and lengthy aging by the bluffs of the Long Island Sound, our High Rye Maritime Straight Bourbon Whiskey delivers a truly unique and finely balanced tasting experience. Aged in New American Charred Oak Casks for not less than 4 years.

100 Proof 50% ALC

WHAT MAKES THE RED WINE CASK FINISH UNIQUE?

40% ALC 80 Proof

A blend of the classic Basil Hayden high-rye mash bill and bourbon partially aged in Californian red wine casks, this special release is ripe with cherries & dried fruit, while also delivering characteristic bourbon flavors of vanilla and charred oak. Perfectly balanced, Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish is layered & complex, yet approachable & inviting.

RED WINE CASK FINISH

A special release partially aged in Californian red wine casks

COLOR Toasted brown with amber hues

AROMA Dried fruit notes with cherry & vanilla, the hint of toasted oak

TASTE Sweet ambrosia with complex levels of charred oak

FINISH Warm with a crisp, delicate mouthfeel

PROOF 80

Matured for 16 years
Distilled in Canada​
Rye whiskey finished in Martinique rum, Madeira, and apricot brandy casks
Aged in the US and Canada​
Crafted and bottled in Kentucky

The foundation of BCS Gray Label Seagrass began with two groups of 16-year-old 100% Canadian Rye barrels - one with bright citrus and crisp green apple notes and the other with earthy spearmint notes. A portion of the first group was finished in Apricot Brandy casks, a portion of the second group was finished in Martinique Rum barrels, and a blend of the first and second groups was finished in Malmsey Madeira barrels. When each set of secondary maturation flavors peaked, those casks were pulled and slowly married into the final blend.