Barrel #: 1348

Proof: 105

Bottle Yield: 136 (Numbered)

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich honey, gentle rye spice, chamomile, vanilla, baking spice, toasted oak, hints of maple cream, and brown sugar

Taste: Maple, candied pecans, warming rye spice balanced by notes of honey

Finish: Clove and honey, faint hints of mint, with long and lingering notes of sweet, toasted oak.

Quite possibly the perfect rye. Rich, complex, and exceptionally balanced.

Picture the Wild West. Leather, Dirt Roads, Cowboys, Mountains, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and most of all, Whiskey. A mash bill similar to our founders all-time favorite rye whiskeys. With the help of deep charred American white oak barrels and toasted aspen staves to finish, our whiskey is given a distinct Colorado flavor reminiscent of a time long passed.

291 Colorado Rye Whiskey made from rye malt, sour mash, distilled in a copper pot still, aged in American White Oak deep char barrels and finished with toasted Aspen Staves. San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold winner. American Whiskey Master award 2019.101.7 proof.

2018 World's Best Rye Whisky-The World Whiskies Awards (Whisky Magazine, London)

Where other rye whiskeys are watered down, Bone Snapper Rye is the big proof, bold flavor rye that makes your money well spent. No wonder it was named a Top 5 Rye Whiskey by Maxim Magazine.

Distilled with a mash of 95% rye and 5% malt, the rye ages in small batches in Bardstown, KY, before being bottled. No chill-filtration. No mystery ingredients. Just great rye whiskey with a bold, spicy flavor bottled at 108 proof.

Every bottle of Bone Snapper Rye delivers a smooth, consistent punch that is the reward for anyone who has put in a hard day’s work and earned the

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.

Founded by Joe Giildenzopf, Jamie Giildenzopf and Brad Neathery, Oak & Eden is a product of Texas-based Sanctified Spirits Company. The innovative finishing process they use for their whiskeys involves putting a spiral of wood in their bottles of bourbon and rye. The tight five-inch spirals are crafted from American white oak, allowing a maximum surface area for the whiskey to interact with the wood. Currently, the company offers four different products: A straight bourbon, a rye whiskey, a wheated bourbon, and a bourbon finished with red wine-steeped oak. All aged two years, these high-rye mash whiskeys are masterfully distilled and aged in charred new American oak barrels, delivering a distinctive whiskey full of spice and fruit. To each bottle of Oak & Eden rye, a meticulously crafted charred oak spire is added, imparting more spice, rich notes of caramel, and deep and flavorful hints of smoke and coffee.

Rye rediscovered, this one is a little bit dry and a little bit spicy, a little bit of Indiana, and a whole lot of maritime Alaska!

For your discovering pleasure, we submit Wrack Line Rye. With a mash bill of 70 percent rye grain, Wrack Line Rye has enough rye character and spice to announce its presence, yet is balanced enough to play well with others in a cocktail. It starts with our small batch
grain- to-barrel distillations on site. After maturing on site for at least 2 years, we combine our rye barrels with a Straight Rye Whiskey made in the heart of U.S. Whiskey-country,

Angel's Envy Cask Strength Rye Whiskey emerges as a limited-edition delight, boasting an impressive 114.4-proof potency at 57.2% ABV. This special blend merges two batches of MGP's 95% rye and 5% malted barley mashbill, harmoniously aged for five to seven years to achieve its remarkable depth. Within each sip, anticipate a tapestry of flavors: the sweetness of pear, the brightness of cherry, and the interplay between dark and milk chocolate, complemented by notes of almond and a tantalizing undercurrent of toasted spice. It's an exquisite rendezvous of meticulous craftsmanship and sensational taste, a testament to the artistry of Angel's Envy.

Maker Notes

We selected barrel of the sweet, delicate 51% rye/ 45% corn/ 4% barley traditional straight rye and blended it with barrels of the big and bold 51% rye/ 49% malted barley straight rye. The end result is an upfront flavor profile that is beautifully sweet and rich with a luxurious mouthfeel. The finish has just enough cinnamon and rye spice to get your tongue tingling while the flavors from the malted barley, such as smoke and malt are still present, but softer and more subtle.

Our 100% Rye Mashbill began with Elbon Rye from Northwest Texas accompanied by crystal, chocolate and roasted rye. Driven by constant curiosity, we distilled our Rye in our copper pot stills, bringing new subtlety and perspective to our approach.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: soft charred oak, black tea and cracked pepper open up to fruit and chocolate covered cherries

TASTE: creamy buttery toffee, building to peppery spice notes with hints of coffee and nuts

FINISH: peanut butter and dark chocolate

This distinguished straight rye whiskey is hand-crafted from rye and other grains which are 100% locally grown in New York State. Aged two to three years, this rye begins its journey in new American oak barrels and is then finished for at least one year in used Cabernet Sauvignon barrels.  Notably bottled at cask strength, this impressive rye is incredibly complex and compares favorably to even the most prestigious names in the category.  

2020 Gold – USA Spirits Ratings 96 points

2020 96 Points – The Tasting Panel

2019 Gold – John Barleycorn Awards

2018 Gold – NY World Wine & Spirits

2018 Gold Medal – Artisan Awards Competition

2018 Gold Rye Whiskey – 50 Best

BLACKENED x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey was curated with an in-house marriage of Kentucky high rye and low rye recipes that were hand-selected by both Rob and Drew from Willett Distillery’s Family Estate Selection. The high rye whiskey offers spicier, more robust notes like fresh-cut hay and walnut, while the low rye features a slightly sweeter, earthier taste, such as cinnamon, mint and honey. Drew and Rob naturally gravitated towards these two recipes for a balanced flavor, smoothed out by the whiskey’s collective age statements and cask finishing. The oldest whiskey features an age statement of 8 years, while the average age of the bottling is 6 ½ years.

The whiskies are then married together and finished in Madeira Casks for up to 14 weeks, imparting subtle fruity notes, honey overtones and hints of raspberry. During that time, the whiskey undergoes the proprietary BLACK NOISE™ sonic enhancement process that uses the low hertz frequencies from Metallica’s music to vibrate the barrels, causing a greater interaction between the whiskey and the wood, forcing the liquid further into the barrel and extracting more flavor and color.

For the first release in the series, Rob Dietrich and Willett Distillery’s own Master Distiller, Drew Kulsveen, teamed up to create the BLACKENED X Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks.

TASTING NOTES

Sweet-simmered rhubarb and brown sugar butter, corn husk, vanilla bean, cigar box and ripe fig on the nose. A mouth-warming symmetry of buttery caramel & earthy mint on the palate, with a degree of raspberry sweetness from the Madeira cask-finish, balancing with the rustic notes of fresh cut hay from the high rye and rolling into a white pepper, cinnamon butter & walnut finish.

Beyond the Label
In celebration of the spirit of Mardi Gras and the pride of Louisiana, this limited edition expression of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Whiskey has been gently aged for 11 years before sleeping a further year in a selection of rare Bayou XO casks to create and mature into a unique Rye Whiskey of outstanding quality and flavor.

Scent and flavor

Nose
A robust toasted rye bread with notes of farm fresh sweet butter, hints of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg fill out the alluring aroma.

Palate
Robust, flavorful straight rye whiskey. In addition to the Rye, there is an immediate sensation of sweet butter combined with allspice. The sweetness of the Bayou Rum XO finish mingles across the tongue with the rye and spices, for a fresh unique flavor.

Finish
Smooth, with the sweetness of butter and allspice giving way to a long and pleasant nutmeg sensation in the throat.

Bottle Size: 750ml

94 proof

The Bottled In Bond Act of 1897 was created to regulate the quality of American whiskeys. Before this act was passed, whiskey had few regulatory guidelines and was often adulterated with additives and colorants.

After the act was passed, distilleries could label their whiskey as Bottled In Bond if it met specific criteria.

American Whiskey has of course become far more regulated since 1897. Present day Bottled In Bond whiskeys use the term to signify a true grain to bottle product. Every Oregon Spirit Bottled In Bond barrel is carefully selected by our distillers, and is bottled and stamped with its unique barrel code to showcase what makes that particular barrel a part of our single barrel program.

Flavor Notes
Brown Butter, Vanilla, Eucalyptus, Mint, Barrel

In the world of fine spirits, few names evoke as much reverence and excitement as Blackened X and Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. These two renowned distilleries have come together to create a truly exceptional whiskey that captivates the senses and exemplifies the artistry of American distillation.

Blackened X, often celebrated for its distinctive aging process and innovative approach to whiskey-making, has garnered a devoted following since its inception. Utilizing the unique "sonic aging" technique, the whiskey is exposed to low-frequency sound waves during the maturation process, enhancing the interaction between the spirit and the wood of the barrels. This method creates a flavor profile that's rich, complex, and utterly unique.

On the other hand, Rabbit Hole Distillery, located in the heart of bourbon country in Louisville, Kentucky, has gained a reputation for its commitment to crafting premium spirits. Their rye whiskey, in particular, has earned accolades for its meticulous production and dedication to preserving traditional techniques while pushing the boundaries of flavor.

When Blackened X and Rabbit Hole joined forces to create a Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, it was a marriage of expertise and innovation. The result is a spirit that embodies the best of both worlds—a harmonious fusion of flavors and craftsmanship that sets a new standard for American rye whiskey.

What sets Blackened X Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey apart is its remarkable complexity. Upon the first sip, you'll be greeted by a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. The spicy notes of rye mingle with the sweetness of caramel and vanilla, creating a balanced and inviting experience. The "sonic aging" technique used by Blackened X infuses the whiskey with subtle undertones of dried fruits and oak, offering a depth of character that is unparalleled.

The nose of this exceptional spirit is equally captivating. It's a sensory journey that begins with a gentle waft of warm spice and toasted oak, followed by hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried apricots. As you explore its aromatic depths, you'll discover a delightful interplay of sweet and savory elements, inviting you to dive deeper into the glass.

The finish of Blackened X Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a crescendo of flavor that lingers on the palate, leaving you with a satisfying warmth and a desire for another sip. It's a testament to the skillful blending and aging process that both distilleries have perfected over the years.

Steve Beam launched Limestone Branch Distillers, Inc. in October 2010, and coming from a long line of distillers, the distillery is truly a family affair. Located in Lebanon, Kentucky, the location was chosen for its location, just a stone's throw away from the now-long-gone distilleries of the family's past. This setting, in addition to the local grain and limestone water, is crucial to the unique and personal recipes, of limestone distillery products. The mission of Minor Case whiskey is to create a genuine and uncompromised product, using long-standing whiskey-making traditions. Minor Case Whiskey explores what might have been had the talent-fueled M. C. Beam had the opportunity to have his stills unsilenced, and his production reawakened throughout prohibition. Minor Case is a tribute to the man with unwavering passion and the product he sought to create.

Maker Notes

Northern Rye is a style of whiskey created by Mammoth Distilling that combines North American traditions with old-world techniques to create a spirit showcasing character from both grain and oak. The result is a new expression of whiskey. One that explores the nearly endless possibilities of complex rye grain character while balancing the structure, flavor and depth that comes from oak. The inspiration for Northern Rye No. 02 came from the local wineries of Northern Michigan, whose ethos and production techniques involve blending old world viniferous varietals with new American hybrids and aging them in French and American oak barrels to create wines worthy of their own designation. This whiskey is the next chapter of our story, where Northern Rye meets Northern Michigan wine for a perfect marriage of terroir and technique.

What's In This Bottle?
Northern Rye No. 02 contains a blend of 11% straight Michigan Wheeler rye aged in first-use, char level 3 Missouri white oak barrels, 21% 18-year Alberta rye finished in American Oak Port barrels from 45 North Vineyard & Winery, 20% 18-year Alberta rye finished in Bonobo Winery’s Estate Pinot Noir French oak barrels, and 48% 15,16, and 18-year Alberta rye in second- and third-fill American casks.

TASTING NOTES
Gingersnap and fig on the nose, followed by strawberry jam, tobacco and grass, warming into pink peppercorn and ripe pear, with a long velvety finish of sweet challah bread, port and leather.