Distilled by MGP | Barrel #: 1022 | Age: 4+yrs

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Complex, caramel, baking spice, fresh baked rye bread, butter, toasted oak, honey, tangy citrus spice, sweet tea, black pepper

Taste: Bold w/ tangy orange zest, wildflower honey, rye spice, herbal tea, hints of spearmint and light oak

Finish: Lemon cookies, mild rye spice, and black tea

The Crown Royal Vanilla, Peach, Apple, Fine De Luxe, Black, and Rye Whiskey 6 Pack Bundle offers an extensive selection of flavors:

• Vanilla: Smooth and creamy, infused with rich vanilla notes.
• Peach: Refreshing and fruity, with the essence of ripe peaches.
• Apple: Crisp and tangy, capturing the essence of fresh apples.
• Fine De Luxe: Classic and mellow, with subtle oak and caramel undertones.
• Black: Bold and robust, with hints of oak and vanilla.
• Rye: Spicy and complex, with notes of peppery rye and caramel.

This bundle provides a comprehensive range of options for mixing cocktails or enjoying neat, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. It's perfect for whiskey enthusiasts looking to explore different flavors within the Crown Royal lineup.

Packing: 

A CRAFT BEER PIONEER SETS HIS SIGHTS ON SPIRITS

The original Anchor Distilling Company was established in 1993 by Fritz Maytag, the same beverage visionary who sparked the craft beer movement with his purchase of Anchor Brewing in 1965. Maytag had rescued the struggling brewery and its iconic steam beer, and after several decades of exclusively producing beer, Maytag saw an opportunity to expand into the distillation of spirits.

THE RETURN OF POT-DISTILLED WHISKEY TO THE UNITED STATES
Fritz’s vision of a rye whiskey revival was fueled by the bold realization that there were no pot-distilled whiskeys being made legally in America at the time. Finding inspiration in the rye whiskeys of America’s past and the great single malt whiskeys of Scotland, Fritz gathered a small team to begin top secret research and experimentation in the distillery. The first whiskey went into barrel in 1994, and the distillery soon began producing three rye whiskeys under Fritz’s guidance, all pot-distilled spirit from a mash of 100% malted rye.

PIONEER IN CRAFT WHISKEY

Old Potrero is an attempt to recreate the original whiskey of America, and marks the return of pot-distilled whiskey in the United States. It’s distilled in a small copper pot still at the Hotaling & Co. Distillery on San Francisco’s Potrero Hill from a mash of 100% rye malt, with rye being the grain of choice for America’s first distillers.

MASTER DISTILLER: BRUCE JOSEPH

In 2010, Fritz officially passed the torch to Bruce Joseph, who is now the Master Distiller of Old Potrero. Fritz and Bruce had worked alongside each other since the first barrels were laid down in 1994. The whiskey has been historically distilled in small copper pot stills at the Hotaling & Co. Distillery in San Francisco.

In Bruce's own words: "Old Potrero new packaging and bottle embody the boldness of a city that's resilient, creative and richly historic. Our Straight Rye Whiskey is now aged a minimum of six years to ensure exquisite quality and taste.

OLD POTRERO SINGLE BARREL RESERVE

Aged in extra fine grain American Oak. The wood was air-dried for 24 months and the barrels were fully toasted and then charred by hand over an oak fire. The mash of 100% malted rye was fermented for four days and then double distilled in traditional copper pot whiskey stills.

FOEDER SERIES 25TH ANNIVERSARY BLEND OF STRAIGHT RYE WHISKIES

For years, we’ve toyed with the idea of blending the different styles of whiskey we create at Leopold Bros into a limited release. Taking inspiration from some of Scotland’s great producers, we found ourselves particularly enamored with vatted whiskies that were given time to marry inside large wooden casks, or what the beer world refers to as a foeder.
Seeking a vessel that would allow for such an homage, we reached out to our friends at New Belgium Brewing who, as luck would have it, had a gigantic French oak foeder they were willing to part with. We knew exactly what we wanted to fill it with from the moment it arrived, as we had been experimenting in advance: 8 year old Three Chamber rye whiskey with 5 year old Maryland style rye whiskey at full proof. Tasting the evolution of our Three Chamber rye whiskey over the last few years has been quite the journey, but discovering how that whiskey improves and enhances other styles of whiskey was perhaps the highlight. The viscosity and weight of the Three Chamber rye adds depth and body to our Maryland style rye whiskey, flushing it out with added sweetness and viscosity. Think baking spices and stone fruits galore. After marrying together in our French oak foeder, we bottled the resulting blend at barrel entry proof with no filtration for a full-flavored and robust American whiskey.

Age: 5 - 8 years old
Entry Proof: 100
Warehousing: Dunnage style
Vatting: 5 year old Maryland style rye + 8 year old Three Chamber rye whiskey

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

Established in 1780, during the American Revolution, the Pepper family brand is the oldest brand of whiskey made in Kentucky. The brand was fondly called Old '1776', by its scion, the Colonel James E. Pepper. The award-winning 1776 label was launched in 2012 in partnership with other distilleries to revive the old brand and has since gone on to much acclaim in the world of whiskey.

Sensory Notes

Complex & Flavorful; notes of mint, cloves, eucalyptus, chocolate, & honey. Our most popular whiskey; a great sipper neat or on the rocks, and makes the perfect Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Awards / Accolades

2021 - Gold Medal; San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2020 - Best Rye Whiskey under $40 - Whiskey Critic, Fred Minnick Blind Tasting

2020 - 91 pts; International Wine and Spirits Competition

2019 - Double Gold Medal; San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2018 - Gold Medal; New York World Spirits Competition

MASTER'S KEEP UNFORGOTTEN

A masterful blend of 13-year-old bourbon and 8- and 9-year-old ryes, finished in rye casks

HOW WE MAKE OUR MASTER’S KEEP UNFORGOTTEN

The idea of marrying the straight bourbon and rye whiskies of Wild Turkey Distilling Co. was born in 2010 when a crew member accidentally mixed a batch of young rye with a barrel of mature bourbon. Over a decade later, Master Distiller Eddie Russell has leveraged his years of distillation experience to craft Master’s Keep Unforgotten, a high proof, extra-aged variation of the harmonious blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskies, this time finished in rye casks for a secondary aging period in the pre-prohibition Rickhouse B – the favorite rickhouse of Eddie’s father, Master Distiller Jimmy Russell.

TASTING NOTES

TASTE: Caramel, and sweet oak, complemented by flavors of dried fruit and honey

AROMA: Fruit-forward with notes of caramel and oak

FINISH: Black pepper and warm baking spices

PROCESS: 105 proof, 13-year-old bourbon blended with 8- & 9-year-old rye, finished in rye casks

In the 18th century, John Shenk, a Swiss Mennonite farmer, settled in Pennsylvania's Blue Mountain Valley. He worked tirelessly and harvested more grains than he could sell locally. Shenk decided to distill the excess grains into whiskey, establishing Michter's, the first distilling company in the United States. Prohibition in 1919 led to the closure of Michter's and other distilleries. In the early 1990s, Joseph J. Magliocco and Richard Newman revived the brand, focusing on creating exceptional whiskey. Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey is crafted from plump rye grains, fermented, distilled, and aged in charred American oak barrels. The heat-cycled warehousing process enhances the mingling of whiskey and wood, resulting in marmalade and light caramel notes.

Michter's Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is the limited, overproof version of their Single Barrel Rye, with a bold aroma of butterscotch, golden raisins, and vanilla. The palate offers flavors of morning toast, maple syrup, and fresh fruit, followed by a spicy finish with hints of mint, cinnamon, and honey.

Crafted in small batches with the utmost attention to detail, Masterson's is a 100% rye whiskey that far exceeds industry standards for rye whiskey production. Our artisans incorporate only the most fragrant and plump grains of rye and pure glacial water from the northern Rockies into a meticulous distillation process that utilizes an old-fashioned pot still. The resulting spirit is then aged in perfectly charred white-oak casks for over ten years to produce a truly exceptional whiskey.

Masterson's is all rye and only rye, meeting the strictest definition of traditional rye whiskey. The rye is grown in the verdant Pacific Northwest, and we chose only rye that exhibits the perfect combination of weight, plumpness, rich, and earthy fragrance. These key characteristics, along with our meticulous distillation process, give Masterson's its uniquely smooth taste.

About the Brand

Who is crazy enough to start a whiskey company from scratch, in the hills of West Virginia, in a world filled with hundred-year-old Kentucky distilleries? Folks with a fiercely independent spirit, that’s who.

At Smooth Ambler, tradition isn’t a recipe we follow. Our company is literal proof of solid Appalachian know-how. That’s when the hard-working, creative, and resourceful folks of West Virginia come together to make something beautiful (and damn good) that no one else thought possible.

We didn’t just set out to make award-winning whiskey. We also set out to create a source of pride for West Virginians everywhere.

To embrace the best of everything around us - the land, the people, and the resources – to create a business that would make a difference by providing opportunities for the people in our community.

And the way we do it is simple, we do what we think is right, every day. We don’t look to see what our competitors are doing, we don’t look at the past, we do it by being honest, embracing diversity, and creating relationships built on trust.

It’s not complicated, it's the only way we know how to do it.

So yeah, we’re not from Kentucky, but if you couldn’t already tell, we like it that way. Because it turns out you can make bourbon in West Virginia, too. And you don’t need a family name or recipe to make that award-winning whiskey, you just need a fiercely independent spirit. - JL

Our Founders Cask Strength Series is a homemade juice that lets the West Virginia seasons do their thing, and we like that pace. Our mild climate and infusion cooking method makes our rye hit different. It might just take you a second to put your finger on it. Perhaps a second sip?
Our Founders are lovingly sharing this rye recipe with y’all, it’s your choice to share it with your friends, or keep it all to yourself.

Notes: Toasted Oak, Toffee, Sweet Black Tea, Subtle Herb Spice

Private Reserve is distilled using a 100% rye grain Prohibition-era bootlegger's recipe. It is aged in two used oak barrels for at least 18 months. It has won more awards than we can name.

Sextro Rye Red Label Cask Strength Whiskey is a meticulously crafted spirit that showcases the bold essence of rye in its purest form. Aged to enhance its rich character, this whiskey unfolds with layers of toasted oak, dark chocolate, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove, creating a symphony of flavors. The rye’s natural sweetness balances the robust spiciness, offering delicate notes of caramel and vanilla intertwined with a subtle earthiness. The whiskey's texture is velvety, leading to a long, lingering finish that exudes warmth and complexity. Ideal for savoring neat or with a splash of water, Sextro Rye Red Label is a whiskey for those who appreciate nuanced depth and rich flavor. Royal Batch provides an excellent platform for enthusiasts to discover this exceptional rye, offering an unparalleled drinking experience.

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

Unblended rye whiskey from a one-of-a-kind barrel chosen by your local retailer based on a sampling of our finest barrels.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Dark rich amber

OTHER NOTES: Taste, aroma and finish vary based on the barrel selected.

The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Medium chestnut

AROMA: Dark chocolate with spices and a hint of smoke

TASTE: Rich baking spices and honey backed up with smooth oak influence

FINISH: Long and lingering

AWARDS

PLATINUM BEST OF CLASS - SIP Awards, 2020

DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021, 2022

TOP 10 OF 2020 Whisky Advocate, 2020

A great whiskey with a noble heart, Noble Oak Rye is first rested in new charred American oak barrels for a minimum of one year. Then it is finished using port wine cask staves to imbue an additional layer of flavor and complexity. The result is a unique rye, elegantly balanced and bold in flavor with notes of fig, toffee and spice. "Our commitment to oak transcends our whiskey, because every bottle plants a tree in partnership with One Tree Planted in an effort to preserve the world's most majestic forests", say the folks at Noble Oak. The time-honored methods used for its distillation create unrivaled whiskey with body, deep color, and richness of flavor that earned this rye 97 points from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2020. You can expect notes of "freshly milled rye, dark crusty bread, and spicy cinnamon are pungent on the nose. The European oak ex-port wine cask staves provide a rounded richness with hints of dark maple to balance out the staunch spicy graininess. The finish is balanced and enjoyable (Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2020). 

Knob Creek Rye is patiently aged for seven years in deeply charred barrels and bottled at 100 proof to give it the signature Knob Creek full flavor. At seven years, Knob Creek Rye achieves its optimal flavor profile resulting in the perfect balance between sweet barrel notes and spicy rye character. Its high corn mashbill makes it perfect for the bourbon drinker looking to add a rye to their liquor cabinet.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Amber brown.
Taste: Full body with balanced black pepper, sweet vanilla and caramel with lingering oak and rich spice on the finish.
Aroma: Sweet caramel and vanilla mixed with deep round rye spice accompanied by apple and floral notes with a hint leather.

Maker Notes

Tim Smith Spirits - Created by the legendary Moonshiner  
We’ve been doing what we love for generations… even when forced to do it on the wrong side of the law -we’ve never stopped. Its in our roots, engraved in our soul – it’s our family history. Recipes crafted mountain deep, in the light of the moon, shared down by word of mouth, generation to generation. Making booze on the edge of legality.

Southern Reserve Rye: Golden amber in appearance. Notes of spicy toasted American oak give way to the gentle warm finish of sweet rye and caramel.

Small batched Rye Whiskey from Indiana

Aged no less than four years

Bottled at a bold and cocktail-friendly 100 proof

95% Rye, 5% Barley

Our newest addition to the family is making a name for itself by becoming our first rye whiskey with this distinguished of an age statement.

Bottled at 80 proof, the mashbill features a slightly spicy, yet approachable, rye resulting in an elegantly complex taste profile and a golden honey hue. This light, yet full-flavored, rye is sure to please any palate. Serving neat, with a drop of water, or on the rocks opens up all of the flavors that were developed from ten years of aging, such as spice, oak, caramel, and tobacco. This rye can be easily enjoyed without the burn associated with higher-proof whiskeys.

Tasting Notes

AROMA: Sweet vanilla and oak with a touch of light fruit

TASTE: Approachable spice and oak notes with hints of caramel

FINISH: Faint tobacco and warm cinnamon heat

COLOR: Golden honey