Frey Ranch Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is made with 100% Winter Cereal Rye, aged for a minimum of five years and bottled at 100 proof. This whiskey is smooth enough to sip, yet spicy enough to shine in a cocktail. Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey is recognized with a Double Gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirit Competition, which is a true recognition of the high-quality Rye grown right here on the Frey Ranch.

Awards
Whiskies of the World 2020 – Best in Class – Gold Outstanding

World Spirits Competition 2021 - San Fransisco - Double Gold 

Volume One of the Rye Project is in collaboration with Willett Family Estate.  The Volume One blend consists of a very low-rye (51%) whiskey aged for 6 years in new American oak, blended with a more aggressive 6 and 7 year Rye (74%) whiskey distilled by the Willett Distillery.  By design, this Rye blend reads sweeter than most Rye whiskies, while still being layered, spiced, and elegant on the back palate.  The custom cork top was inspired by the knob of a baseball bat that is a family heirloom of Jon Buscemi.  The textured label was created in partnership with a bespoke wine label producer in Sonoma County.  More info available in Special Projects.  

Batch One: 103 Proof

Nose: Oak, vanilla, pepper, dried fruit, copper, floral, spice
Palate: Oak, dried dark fruit, vanilla, butterscotch, oily
Finish: Medium-short, warm vanilla, rising spice

George Dickel has teamed up with the Leopold Bros to produce an innovative rye whisky offering.The release blends George Dickel’s column still rye produced at Cascade Hallow Distillery with Leopold Bros’ Three Chamber Rye to recreate a historic style. This union between column distilled rye and Three Chamber distilled rye turns back the hands of time, returning to an era that saw heavy-bodied rye whisky served at bars and saloons throughout America. The Cascade Hollow component of this blend is a never-before released traditional column still rye.

Originally established in Paris, Kentucky in 1856, Chicken Cock was forced to move production up to Canada during Prohibition. The Canadian Rye whiskey produced during that period was then smuggled back into the U.S. in tin cans, earning the brand the nickname, “The whiskey in a tin can.”

This replica Pre-prohibition era collectible tin cannister honors our history and a limited-time-only return to a period where Chicken Cock ventured north in order to carry on its tradition of bringing high quality whiskey to patrons across the country.

Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Aged 20 years in a used bourbon barrel, this fabulous whiskey glistens with a soft, Yellowish-Brown Hue

Aroma: Sweet Candy combined with slight Grassy Rye, somewhat Earthy notes, hints of Citrus / Orange Peel, Spice and White Pepper

Flavor: A wonderful complexity of Vanilla, Spice and Sweet Molasses, nicely complimented with mild overtones of Pepper, Citrus and ToastedOak.

Finish: A very nice long Finish with a wonderful balance of Pepper, Spice and Sweetness, that lingers with an amazing Buttery mouthfeel.

MASH BILL
90% Rye, 10% Malted Barley S0%ALC/VOL - 100 Proof

Aged Whiskey | 750ml | 50% ABV | Canada

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

Hand-selected by Nicole Austin, this Cascade Moon release complements the series by offering a complex and mature rye addition to the lineup. The barrels containing aging rye arrived from Indiana to Cascade Hollow in 2012, where they spent another nine years in Cascade Hollow’s single story rickhouses. The temperature conditions led to a gracefully slow maturation, bringing the beautiful and unique notes of the whisky forward. At 13-years old, this rye is both delightfully balanced and sophisticated. The whisky is a mellow and enjoyable rye at an ideal 100-proof.

BCS Gray Label Seagrass is born from 16-year-old Canadian Rye barrels, divided into two distinct profiles – one with citrus and green apple notes, the other with spearmint. Some from each group undergo unique finishes in Apricot Brandy, Martinique rhum, and Malmsey Madeira casks. The final blend marries these flavors when they peak during secondary maturation. This deeply mature rye whiskey boasts a classic grassy aroma with fresh Rhum Agricole notes. On the palate, the oily rye meets nutty madeira character and apricot brandy brightness, concluding with maritime minerality.

Appearance: Rich golden straw.

Nose: Rye spices, toast, and Rhum Agricole's grassy notes, with oak expressions of tobacco and coffee.

Palate: Extremely oily with peanut, coconut, and tea tree oils, evolving into creaminess with soy milk. Notes of lemonade and sunflower seeds nod to the madeira barrels.

Finish: Apricot brandy casks bring passionfruit and plum, while minerality combines with chalk dust, flint, paraffin, and cedar smoke.

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.

MARGAUX BARRIQUES 

High Plains Rye Whiskey - High Plains Rye Whiskey is bottled at 48.5% and for the inaugural bottling release of High Plains, the JWRD team decided to do something unique. Jim Rutledge selected and expertly blended straight rye whiskeys from four different American distilleries: MGP in Indiana, Middle West in Ohio, Kentucky Artisan in Kentucky and New York Distilling Co. in New York.

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.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Warm apple pie, butterscotch, oak, vanilla, subtle minty-rye spice, and lemon zest

Taste: Rich and creamy texture loaded with heavy caramel, fresh apple pie, gentle rye spice, and vanilla

Finish: Long! Notes of allspice give way to wildflower honey and lemon cookies; lingers with toasted oak

A bourbon drinker’s rye! Incredibly creamy with terrific levels of sweetness balanced by soft spice. 

Barrel #: 8665C

Proof: 115

Age: 6yr, 6mo

Bottle Yield: 198

Warehouse/Floor: 01 - 03

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Honey, lemon zest, cinnamon and pie crust, and buttered rye bread

Taste: Creamy texture with toasted oak, soft rye spice, caramel, and lemon zest

Finish: Zesty cinnamon, wildflower honey, and lemon cookies

Wonderful rye. Terrific blend of sweetness and spice!

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.

Barrel #: 55

Proof: 110

Barreled Date: 1/11/2013

Bottle Yield: 204

Warehouse/Floor: ME/3

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Clove, caramel, buttery rye spice, faint hints of spearmint

Taste: Creamy texture, smooth caramel, delicate rye spice, clove, nutmeg and lemon zest

Finish: Balanced with heavy caramel, warming rye spice, and hints of black pepper

Bold, yet smooth. Perfectly balanced. Classic MGP rye!

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