Straight Rye Whiskey has experienced a strong resurgence in the American whiskey landscape, yet Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was making this style more than 100 years ago. This small batch, Bottled-in-Bond 100 proof straight rye whiskey pays tribute to the former Distillery owner with a unique rye whiskey reminiscent of days long past.

TASTING NOTES

An altogether different recipe and profile than Sazerac Rye, this recipe contains just rye and malted barley, no corn. The result is an aroma full of dried fruit, black pepper, and a touch of fresh dill. A small sip brings an array of flavors both sweet and savory with a terrific balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones. The finish is especially pleasing with an oaky dryness that lingers just long enough.

"Simply spectacular!" - John Paddon, blind tasting notes - 2015 International Whisky Competition

TINCUP® Rye has been crafted to celebrate the original rye recipes enjoyed by settlers and miners of Tin Cup, Colorado, with a taste that matches the bold spice and spirit of the Old West.

A bold and smooth 90 proof rye whiskey, made of 95% Mid-Western Rye & 5% Barley. TINCUP® Rye is distilled and aged for three years, then cut to proof with pure Rocky Mountain water.

Tasting Notes

COLOR: Golden amber

AROMA: Sweet vanilla and fresh tobacco

PALATE: Smooth, bold and even spice

FINISH: Lingering caramel and silky tannic mouthfeel

Distilled and Barreled in May 1999 | Cold Weather Matured | A Robust Cut Selected by Master Distillers | 100 Percent Rye Grain Mashbill Double | Distilled in Copper Pots

AGED IN NEW CHARRED AMERICAN OAK BARRELS

NOSE: WARM SPICED DATE CAKE, TREACLE TOFFEE, ORANGE PEEL, BAKING SPICES

PALATE: FULL BODIED WITH LUXURIOUS VISCOSITY, TREACLE, CARAMEL, COCONUT, COCOA, CINNAMON, ANISE

FINISH: LONG VOLUPTUOUS FINISH, LEATHER, OAK, SLIGHTLY SMOKY, RYE SPICE DRY DOWN

AWARDS: Lock Stock & Barrel 21 YR Straight Rye Whiskey Winner “Best of Class” Rye Whiskey 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

A small-batch whiskey and is the first Blue Run product with Bourbon Hall of Famer Jim Rutledge serving as the contracted Master Distiller (on all previous Blue Run products, except Golden Rye, Jim served as the Liquid Advisor). Jim distilled this batch at Castle & Key Distillery.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is pralines and orange peel. There are hints of bright cherry and tobacco. Brown sugar and nuttiness start to shine on the palate. There is s little bit of white pepper but its well-balanced. It slowly moves to stone fruit and dried apricot. The finish is long. As the finish progresses there's herbal white tea, peach and clove.

Bottled at 90 proof, this uniquely smooth, small batch rye has a crisp, lively taste that our Master Distillers believe to be the perfect six-year-old rye to enjoy in your Manhattan or over a large ice cube with friends. They have over 101 years of combined whiskey experience, so we tend to believe them.

AWARDS:
2017 - 95 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2016 - Gold, Beverage Testing Institute

Bottle Size: 750ml

Enjoy the following cocktail recipe: 

75 ml Russel's Reserve 6 Year Rye
7 g simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Ice
Lemon twist, for garnish

Rinse a martini glass with Ricard. Combine the ingredients except the lemon twist in the glass and stir. Garnish with the lemon twist.

The box consists of three 50 ml bottles, featuring a Whistlepig 10 Year Rye, a Whistlepig 15 Year Rye, and a Whistlepig 12 Year Old Rye, each included once.

Whistlepig 10 Year Rye: This 50 ml bottle showcases the excellence of Whistlepig's 10 Year Rye, a whiskey that has been aged for a decade to achieve a remarkable depth of flavor. With its golden amber color, the whiskey entices the senses from the first pour. The nose is greeted by an enticing bouquet of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, while the palate delights in a harmonious blend of spicy rye, rich butterscotch, and hints of dried fruit. The finish is long and warming, leaving a lingering impression of sweet and spicy notes that define this exceptional expression.

Whistlepig 15 Year Rye: Encased in a 50 ml bottle, the Whistlepig 15 Year Rye is a testament to the art of patient aging and the rewards it brings. Exhibiting a deep amber hue, this whiskey exudes elegance and sophistication. On the nose, one discovers an enchanting medley of dark chocolate, baking spices, and leather, giving way to a velvety palate that balances the intensity of black pepper, charred oak, and rich toffee. The long, satisfying finish leaves a trail of lingering spice and a touch of sweetness, making this 15 Year Rye an exquisite sipping experience.

Whistlepig 12 Year Old Rye: Nestled within a 50 ml bottle, the Whistlepig 12 Year Old Rye unveils the mastery of the distillery's craftsmanship. Exhibiting a captivating amber color, this whiskey captures attention from the start. The aroma dances with enticing notes of honey, baking spices, and toasted oak, inviting you to take a sip. The palate reveals a symphony of flavors, where the robustness of rye intertwines with layers of caramel, dried fruit, and a touch of clove. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving behind a gentle warmth and a lingering sweetness, making this 12 Year Old Rye a true delight for whiskey connoisseurs.

R6 Bourbon Whiskey featuring The Lost Abbey.

In 2019, The Lost Abbey brewed a Bourbon-influenced beer.  When the beer was finished, they transported the entire batch across town to our plant in El Segundo, using several stainless-steel tote containers. The alchemists at R6 turned that original Bock into delicious whiskey and have been aging it every since - waiting for maturity to be just right.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Spice, Apple, Fall, Raisin Bread, and Cinnamon 
Palate: Warming Honey, Clove, Brown Sugar, and Fresh Nutty Dry Grass 
Finish: Light Caramel and a Hint of Cocoa

Lovingly handcrafted and aged in Kentucky, Pinhook Bourbon was established in 2014 and has produced several small-batch bottlings in their newly restored Castle & Key distillery in Frankfort, KY, to much critical acclaim. What makes their line unique is the brand's three distinctive characteristics: its limited availability, mass appeal, and strong ties to Kentucky's legacy of horse racing. Each release of Pinhook Bourbon is named after a thoroughbred owned by Bourbon Lane Stable. The label also features the horses racing records on their brand's website. Every fall Pinhook features an annual vintage of Pinhook Bourbon and Pinhook Rye, each of which is inspired by a thoroughbred horse. Each blend is as unique as the horse on the label. "Pinhooking" refers to an old Kentucky term for purchasing young thoroughbreds, holding them until they mature, and selling them when they are ready to run. Successful pinhooks much like whiskey are made on instinct, experience, an appreciation of quality, and a little luck. Pinhook bourbons and ryes are handcrafted to reflect the richness of the Kentucky soil and the character of its beautiful horse country. The 2020 rye expression is Pinhook Tiz Rye Time 4YO Vertical Series, a straight rye whiskey that is crafted from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Bottled at 97 proof, it's the first of a new annual-release series. "It will be exciting to follow the maturation of both rye and bourbon over the course of 9 years and understand how each style of whiskey progresses individually as well as in comparison to the other," says Master Blender Sean Josephs. "The 4 Year old rye at 97 proof is already showing great complexity, depth and structure and I am fascinated to go on this whiskey journey which will culminate with a 12 year old rye in 2028."

Pre-Prohibition-style rye whiskey. Bartenders have been dying to get their hands on it for years. Now it's back and bolder than ever. Founded in 1795, our rye whiskey is made from one of the Beam family's oldest recipes and is distilled with the same exacting standards that have governed Jim Beam for more than 200 years.

Bottle Size: 750ml

GRAIN BILL

80% NY rye and 20% NY barley malt

DISTILLING NOTES

This whiskey started out in new, charred American oak barrels that provide the robust caramel and vanilla notes which balance the spiciness of the rye.  After this initial aging, the whiskey is transferred into freshly emptied American “Port” wine casks from our own winery – Mazza Vineyards.  Because the “Port” casks came from our own winery, they were filled with whiskey within 24 hours of the wine being removed.  This ensures the freshness of the barrels, which provides the maximum flavor and aroma impact.  The longer aging in these “Port” casks gives the whiskey a deeper, more ruby color and rich flavors and aromas of red wine, dark fruit and chocolate.

AWARDS

2019 NY International Spirits Competition – NY Rye Distillery of the Year –

Enjoy this special expression of our Rye Whiskey neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water.

Wilderness Trail Rye Whiskey, crafted in Kentucky, showcases meticulous attention to detail and a balanced flavor profile. Made from a mash bill of rye, corn, and malted barley, it offers a smooth and complex taste with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, complemented by subtle hints of spice. Aged in new, charred oak barrels, it embodies the rich tradition of Kentucky distilling, making it a favorite among whiskey enthusiasts for its quality and depth of flavor.

Port Finish – World’s Best Rye Whiskey

Awarded as the World’s Best Rye Whiskey at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

We finished our Straight Rye Whiskies in the finest European and American Port barrels. The result is a perfect blend of plum, cherry, and baking spices that conclude with a full, dry finish. This exceptional whiskey should be savoured and shared.

Tasting Notes

PALATE: Bold black cherry jam with dark fruits. A dry finish complimented with a touch of smooth caramel.

PROOF: 101.2 (50.6% ABV)

AGE: 4 - 5 Years

Born of non-GMO AC Hazlet Winter Rye and Heirloom Corn planted and harvested by head distiller Michael Swanson, Roknar Minnesota Rye is milled, fermented and distilled in very small batches. 

Aged for 16 months in 15-gallon charred oak barrels and finished in Cognac casks. With a mash bill of 80% rye, 10% corn and 10% malt barley, Far North aims to establish MINNESOTA RYE as a regional style in the spirit of Pennsylvania and Maryland-style ryes.

TASTING NOTES

Roknar marries aromas of brown sugar and cinnamon with vanilla bean, roasted almonds and freshly sawn oak. These scents are precisely restated as flavors on a butter-smooth palate, with additional notes of smoked ham and balsa wood. Finishing with a hint of soft-baked pretzels, Roknar lingers cheerfully with a warming note of star anise.

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For Sentinel, we began with a sweet, bold blend of three-year-old and two-year-old 95% rye-5% malt straight rye whiskies distilled and aged in Indiana. We finished this rye in freshly-harvested mesquited Whiskey Del Bac casks, then filtered it across a bed of Mesquite charcoal from our mesquited malting process, inspired by traditional American whiskey production methods. Add a hot, Sonoran summer.

The result: A striking straight rye whiskey with the bold flavors of a traditional 95% rye, smoothed by the soft roundness of a hint of mesquite. Dubbed Sentinel, meaning “one who watches over or is the keeper of”, this rye is befitting of America's oldest whiskey style while imbuing the essence of the desert.

With each sip of Sentinel, we invite you to slow down and savor the spirit of the Southwest. Now more than ever, the Sonoran desert is in need of sentinels. Together, let’s keep watch over this place that we love.

Enjoy the following cocktail recipe: 

60 ml Bulleit Rye Whiskey
5 ml Amaro Averna
7 ml St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram
2 dashes DeGroffs Pimento Bitters
Star anise, for garnish

Add all ingredients except garnish into a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glas.Garnish with star anise.

WHISKEY TYPE

RYE WHISKEY

47.8% 95.6 PROOF
750ml

MASH BILL

80% RYE
ORIGIN: CALIFORNIA

10% WHEAT
ORIGIN: CALIFORNIA

10% CHERRYWOOD SMOKED BARLEY
ORIGIN: WYOMING

FLAVOR PROFILE

DRIED FIGS, TOASTED ALMONDS, BRANDIED CHERRIES, AND NEW LEATHER

FOOD PAIRING

BOAR, VENISON, TOMATO SAUCE, AND BERRY TART WITH ORANGE ZEST

AGED A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS