The Rossville Distillery opened its doors in 1847 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the then-upcoming rye whiskey capital of the world. Located near the Ohio River, the distillery had a beneficial position for trade, as well as an aquifer directly beneath it that provided limestone-filtered water. During their humble beginnings, a single blind horse was pulling the grist mill, capping the production at 2 barrels per week. But by the 20th century, the company had come a long way, capable of storing 60 thousand barrels at once. Rye whiskey was on the rise and the distillery was up to the challenge. The spirit was immensely popular before Prohibition and the old fashioned was created among other rye cocktails. Rossville Union was resurrected by MGP and continues the tradition at the historic 1847 distillery, focusing on masterfully-crafted rye whiskey. Their Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey expression is a testament to that. The smooth and slightly smoky spirit is aged at least 5 years new charred American oak barrels and bottled at 94 proof.

Saint Liberty Whiskey continues its celebration and honoring the untold stories of pioneering, Prohibition-era bootleggers, with our second bootlegger in the series, Josephine Doody. Josephine is still to this day known as the Bootleg lady of Glacier Park in Montana. We honor her with an exclusive lot of Straight Rye out of Tennessee, which is then perfected with the same pure Rocky Mountain water that she would have used 100 years ago.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. traces their roots back to the 1880's, to the heart of Henderson Kentucky. Peerless Whiskey was founded by a businessman with a bold personality Henry Kraver, who revived the brand from the brink of ruin in the late 1880s. Under Kraver's guidance, rose from the ashes, increasing production 25-fold. But the growth of the brand was subsequently stunted by the very unforgiving era of Prohibition. Now, a century later, Peerless Whisky is in the hands of Kraver's great-grandson Corky Taylor and great-great-grandson Carson Taylor. Keeping Kraver's legacy alive, the duo has resurrected the brand, even distilling under the original Distilled Spirits Plant number, DSP-KY-50 in a centuries-old warehouse in downtown Louisville, near the Ohio River. Peerless Whiskey is distilled using a process that values quality over cost. They use a sweet mash, which is costlier than the more commonly used sour mash. The spirit also enters the barrel at a lower 107 proof, which results in the use of 17% more barrels. Water is added before the maturation process as opposed to after, transforming it from a dilutant to an ingredient. The straight rye is non-chill filtered and bottled at barrel strength, revealing a robust, authentic, unadulterated whiskey that was ranked No.15 by Whisky Advocate, on their list of Top 20 Whiskies of 2017. Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is an incredibly well-balanced whiskey with smooth, sweet notes of brown sugar, oak, and citrus. We craft our spirits at an unhurried pace, like my great-grandfather did. Only the best bourbon and rye whiskey leaves our doors says Corky Taylor.

Maker Notes

This historic creation marries the smoothness of Jack Daniel’s with a unique 70% rye grain bill. Complex flavors of ripe fruit mingle with light toasted oak notes to create a taste rich with spice and a pleasant lingering finish. This is a big, bold rye that does not overpower. 

The Cream of Kentucky brand was originally introduced in 1888 by I. Trager & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Just prior to the end of Prohibition, the brand was acquired by the famed Schenley Company and subsequently re-introduced in 1934. Through the 1930s and 1940s Cream of Kentucky grew to become one of the leading bourbon brands, with renowned artist Norman Rockwell provided much of the award winning artwork for the brand during its heyday. Cream of Kentucky is now owned by J.W. Rutledge, and Jim has recently purchased a limited supply of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey he feels is worthy of the rebirth of Cream of Kentucky Bourbon as a premium whiskey.

Maker Notes

We teamed up with Huckberry for an epic set:
2 Huckberry-Exclusive Denali Whiskey glasses with your choice of either 1 bottle of Bourbon or Double Rye.

Huckberry Denali Whiskey Glass Details:
Each glass features a raised topographic impression of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America and one of Alaska's most prominent natural features. Made from 100% lead-free handblown glass which is lighter than leaded glass and equally durable. Due to the handmade nature of glass blowing, each glass may have slight variation.

Sensory Notes

Bourbon: Rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread biscuits.

Double Rye: Rye spices up front, then menthol, mint, eucalyptus, herbal tea with wildflower honey and all spice.

Mash Bill

Double Rye: Straight Rye whiskeys: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP; 80% Rye, 20% Malted Rye from High West Distillery

Bourbon: Straight Bourbon Whiskey: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP; 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley; Other whiskey components are undisclosed due to contractual reasons

Maker Notes

Our 95% rye whiskey is lighter than many other rye whiskies but still has all the characteristics associated with a rye. Eclipse is finished for two years in barrels that previously held rum. 

Aged a minimum of 4 years in a virgin oak barrel and ex-rum cask.

Nose: A big beautiful nose – wood shavings, freshly cut pine. All the baking spices – nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. And so much more… 

Palate: Baked apple. Citris and sweet spice with a long creamy vanilla and a warming orange sorbet finish.

A cask strength whiskey, great at full proof or enjoyed with a splash of spring water.

For over 200 years, our Distillery has been defined by a dedication to one craft: making fine bourbon whiskey. By honoring tradition and embracing change, Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned its place of leadership among the legendary spirits makers of the world. Take a look at this time honored craft from start to finish.

In partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc), Buffalo Trace Distillery produced this Rye Recipe Bourbon Whiskey. Made with the same high quality grains as Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey, this Kosher spirit was aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels. In order to satisfy Passover requirements, these barrels were sold to a non-Jewish executive in a ceremony witness by a representative from the cRc. After aging for seven years, this Rye Recipe Bourbon was bottled at 94 proof after ensuring the bottling lines were cleaned beforehand and that no contact was made by non-Kosher spirits. Released after Passover each year, this Rye Recipe Bourbon is bold and independent, celebrating its heritage from America’s oldest continually-operating distillery.

TASTING NOTES

Whiskeysmith Chocolate forges together the rich and velvety essence of chocolate with notes of vanilla and subtle spice found only in true oak aged whiskey, blended together to create a perfect pairing. It was awarded a Gold medal in the 2020 John Barleycorn Awards.

TASTING NOTES

AROMA: Baked cocoa, caramel and vanilla toffee swirls

PALATE: Rich milk chocolate mixes with toasty oak and notes of vanilla and caramel

FINISH: Cocoa and dark chocolate linger on the finish

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.

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.

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.

In the late 1950s, the Medley Distillery began producing a bourbon named Ezra Brooks in Owensboro, Kentucky. The distillery, which was founded in 1901, traced its origins back to the birth of Kentucky bourbon; while Reverend Elijah Craig is usually credited with producing the first bourbon whiskey at his mill in Lebanon in 1789, the Medley family began distilling whiskey at the same time in the adjacent county in Kentucky. In fact, except during the thirteen years during which distillation was outlawed in the United States, a member of the Medley family has been operating a distillery continuously since 1812. Today, Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey continues to be produced in the heart of Kentucky. The bourbon is made from a mash of 95% rye and 5% malted barley which are milled and mashed before being fermented. Following distillation, the bourbon is aged for a 24 months in charred American oak casks. 

A true American rye whiskey, Crater Lake Rye revives the tradition of pre-prohibition small town family brands. Distilled from 100% rye grain then aged in American Oak to a rich honey color, this classic spirit starts smooth with notes of creamy toffee and vanilla, followed by peppery spices and a soft oak character.

80 proof
40% ABV
750 ML
Kosher

Awards

Limited Edition

Boxergrail Single Barrel

For our second Single Barrel release, we have hand-selected casks from an extremely limited number of Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey barrels. Each is a study in patience and creativity. To complement this one-of-a-kind whiskey, the packaging for each season of barrel releases will be unique and feature a different series of six original Limited Edition illustrations commissioned by our Founder, Kaveh Zamanian. The result is a true work of art inside and out that could only be bottled at cask strength.

Artist Series Labels

Six different label designs featuring artwork commissioned by our Founder, Kaveh Zamanian, from renown artist Sue Todd. Each 6-bottle case will contain a bottle with each label design.

Cask Strength

Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with a sour mash rye mash bill bottled at full cask strength. Proof will vary by bottle - but will generally fall between 100 and 125.

Limited Edition

Approximately only 150-200 bottles produced at 750mL. Yield will vary by barrel.

The Barrel

Aged in #3, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American Oak barrels for 4+ years.

Work of Art

A one-of-a-kind work of art inside and out, Rabbit Hole Single Barrel is a private barrel selection platform that combines our commitment to originality and creativity in whiskey making with our passion for bringing to life original works of art.

Sue Todd

The bottles from all 10 barrels of Rabbit Hole’s Boxergrail Single Barrel release will feature the illustrations of the award-winning scratchboard illustrator Sue Todd. Kaveh commissioned Sue to create linocut prints of the classic Lewis Carroll characters and the result is six, vibrant illustrations featuring Alice, The White Rabbit, The Hatter, The Queen, The Catepillar and The Footman. Each six-bottle case will contain a bottle with each label design and features special glass and cork sourced exclusively for the Single Barrel program.

Aged for two years in only 12 American white oak barrels, this limited edition is offered at 100 proof. With a subtle smoky presence, this straight rye whiskey has intriguing floral notes followed by a kaleidoscope of fruit flavors that dance across your palate.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Golden honey,  light amber

NOSE: Smoke, pear, plum

PALATE: Light almond, white pepper, pear, apple

FINISH: Elegant lingering smoke, lasting warmth

AWARD-WINNING PACKAGING
For the Collector This one-of-a-kind whiskey is presented in a custom, decanter-like bottle with a 1920s-inspired pattern resembling cut crystal. The cork features a one ounce chalice plated with sterling silver. The autographed and numbered bottle is wrapped beautifully in a custom Belfour Spirits box, making this a truly unique gift and collector’s item.

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