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American rye whiskey boasts a storied past, tracing its roots back to the early settlers of America, and has experienced a remarkable resurgence in popularity today. Esteemed for its bold and spicy flavour profile, it delivers a distinctive taste of pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Unlike its bourbon counterpart, rye whiskey is celebrated for its grain-forward character, derived from its mash bill that features over 51% rye grain. This creates a robust, earthy foundation that is artfully balanced with layers of fruitiness and a whisper of sweetness. Its intricate flavours are further enriched by an aging process in charred oak barrels, which imbues the spirit with woody, smoky, and caramel nuances. The renaissance of American rye whiskey has not only revitalised traditional production methods but has also introduced a broad spectrum of brands to the market, each offering their unique take on this time-honoured American spirit.
The spirit Whistlepig's entrepreneurship.Fortune, superb taste, and hustle lead us to the discovery of an aged Rye Whiskey stock in Alberta, Canada.There, they rescued the stock from misuse as a blending whiskey, aged it in new American Oak, then hand-bottled this rye on its own.We’re honoured to pr.. read more
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Handmade oak barrels, toasted in the traditional manner, impart a wonderfully subtle flavour.In the 18th century, barrels were made by heating the staves over a fire of oak chips, allowing them to be bent and formed into a barrel shape.During this process, the inside of the barrel would become toast.. read more
£85.79
Sazerac Rye Whiskey is rumored to be made from a mash of 51% Rye, 39% Corn and 10% Malted Barley.Following distillation, the whiskey is aged for a minimum of six years in the Kentucky heat, before a small batch of barrels are married together.Sazerac Straight Rye earned a score of 94.5 points .. read more
£46.99
The highest-quality rye grains create the hardest-working rye whiskey.Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey has a rye content believed to be just above the legal minimum of 51% which places it between a high-rye bourbon and a pure rye.Bottled at 100 US Proof (50% abv), this came to the market in 2012 afte.. read more
£42.99
One of a limited production items, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s).After a nearly three year absence from the market, Michter’s then Maste.. read more
£190.00
First produced in Maryland in the 1890s, Pikesville Rye, along with the rest of the once-booming Maryland Rye industry, was shuttered by Prohibition.The brand reemerged after Prohibition and became the last standing Maryland Rye, as the rest of the industry's production had ceased.Now produced in Ke.. read more
£79.99
Few reveals in the atypical. FEW take this grain to glass, cask strength and award winning straight rye whiskey and bring it to proof with cold extracted 8 immortals oolong tea for a rye of unusual delicacy and complexity.This is a unique Rye Whiskey from FEW Spirits, since it was reduced from barre.. read more
£56.99
At 92 proof & one of Whistlepig's oldest whiskeys, this is the first Whistlepig product finished in Vermont Estate Oak harvested right from our farm.Vermont oak has more rings than the standard oak used in whiskey barrels, and each ring is an opportunity to impart more flavour and depth in the w.. read more
£219.00
This 86-proof 12 year-old Rye Whiskey is a marriage of whiskeys aged in New American Oak and ingeniously finished in Port (7%,) French Sauternes (30%,) and Madeira casks (63%).Whistlepig have taken the elements that are most quintessential in an American rye – boldness and character – and fused them.. read more
£169.00
The highest-quality rye grains create the hardest-working rye whiskey. This 100 proof Knob Creek Rye pairs traditional rye spice with signature Knob Creek sweetness. Its high corn mash bill makes it perfect for the bourbon drinker looking to add a rye to their liquor cabinet. A multi award winning R.. read more
£36.99
Michter’s have been renowned for their Rye – America's oldest whskey variety – since the earliest days of their history. Every bottle of Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye is the product of just one barrel, which means that the quality of each and every barrel must be exceptional. Born and bred in.. read more
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Bottled at a cask strength this powerful rye is deeply complex with a touch of sweetness followed by toasted notes.The Willett Family has a long Whiskey-making history stretching back into the 1700s. The family has worked for others and operated their own distillery off-and-on for well over two-hund.. read more
£85.99
The Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is designed to showcase the beautiful extractives from a toasted only finish barrel that impart remarkable character and contribute to an exceptional experience. Michter’s was the first American distillery to release a toasted barrel whiskey in 2014. To make it .. read more
£249.00
As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery.There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. Made by hand, this Small.. read more
£107.00
From Michter's comes the 2021 edition of Shenk's Homestead American whiskey.Produced by Michter's in homage to John Shenk, who founded a distillery in 1753, which would eventually go onto become The Michter's Distillery! Shenk’s Homestead, a sour-mash whisky incorporating plenty of rye, matured.. read more
£299.00
From Michter's comes the 2022 edition of Shenk's Homestead American whiskey.Produced by Michter's in homage to John Shenk, who founded a distillery in 1753, which would eventually go onto become The Michter's Distillery! Shenk’s Homestead, a sour-mash whisky incorporating plenty of rye, matured.. read more
From Michter's comes the 2023 edition of Shenk's Homestead American whiskey.Produced by Michter's in homage to John Shenk, who founded a distillery in 1753, which would eventually go onto become The Michter's Distillery! Shenk’s Homestead, a sour-mash whisky incorporating plenty of rye, matured.. read more
The generous rye content is married with the sweetness of corn for a genteel interpretation of the venerable spirit.The mash bill used here is 70% rye, 20% corn, and 10% malted barley, all sourced from within 100 miles of Evanston, Illinois, where the distillery is located.Evanston was a dry county .. read more
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