Rye Whiskeys Worth Drinking Right Now

Rye Whiskeys Worth Drinking Right Now

By law, rye whiskey in the US must be made from a mash that contains at least 51% rye. (malted barley and corn are typically the other ingredients in the mash.) It is matured in fresh, charred oak barrels after being distilled to a maximum of 160 U.S. proof (80% abv). It is required that the whiskey be placed in barrels at a maximum proof of 125 (62.5% abv). "Straight rye whiskey" is another term for rye whiskey that has been aged for at least two years and hasn't been mixed with any other spirits. This list is a small selection of some rye whiskeys taht are actually worth drinking.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye

Rare Breed Rye, a blend of non-chill filtered rye, is made in one of the few distilleries that are still committed to the craft of making rye whiskey. It is uncut and bottled straight from the barrels at the proof level that it reaches in those barrels, making it barrel-proof. It is the first permanent super-premium rye in the Wild Turkey family and the sister of the acclaimed Rare Breed Bourbon. Buy it now!

Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye

Russell's Reserve has consistently created some of the best rye whiskeys available, and this 104 proof single barrel rye that isn't chill filtered is no different. This rich whiskey tastes well on its own, in a Manhattan if you'd like, or just with a big ice cube. Buy it now!

Frey Ranch Bottled-in-bond 100% Straight Rye

Bonded Frey Ranch Bottled The Frey Ranch's responsibly farmed Winter Cereal Rye is used to make Straight Rye Whiskey. This all-rye whiskey has enough spice to stand out in a cocktail while still being smooth enough to drink. Buy it now!

High West Double Rye

In addition to showcasing layers of freshness and complexity, our unique Double Rye reflects a harmonic blend of brilliant floral aromas and robust rye spice. a combination of pot-still and column whiskies that have been matured for at least two years. Curated to bring out a refreshing floral brightness and the great, robust spice character that comes from high rye whiskies. a distinct and well-balanced taste of fresh wildflower honey, juniper, gingersnaps, cinnamon, and mint sprigs. Mixture must be vigorously drank, swirled, and enjoyed. How to Have Fun Double Rye is excellent either neat, with a little water, or on the rocks, but it also stands alone in cocktails. Classic drinks like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned are strengthened by its lively flavor. Buy it now!

Pinhook High Proof Rye 2022

The 2022 High Proof Rye, which is bottled just below cask strength, has a rich taste of walnuts, dates, spiced caramel, and white pepper after a gentle and aromatic bouquet of orange blossom, honeysuckle, green apple, and baking spice. Pinhook's High Proof Rye is mixed for whiskey experts and enthusiasts to acquire the best whiskey from those barrels, not the same one that has come before. Limited annual releases consist of a tiny selection of our greatest barrels. At a proof selected to optimize complex flavors and merge them with the alcohol for a long and well-balanced finish, each vintage is bottled near cask strength. It comes in unfiltered bottles, much as all of our whiskeys. RYE - 60% CORN - 20% MALTED BARLEY - 20% PROOF - 116.4 Buy it now!

Russell's Reserve 6 Year Old Rye

This small-batch, distinctively smooth rye, which is bottled at 90 proof, has a crisp, energetic flavor that our Master Distillers think makes it the ideal six-year-old rye to sip with guests over a big ice cube or in a Manhattan. We tend to believe them because they have over 101 years of combined whiskey experience. Buy it now!

High West Rendezvous Rye

The flagship whiskey. a combination of aged ryes that gives it a robust, rich mouthfeel. a blend of aged straight Rye whiskeys aged in new, charred white American oak barrels for six to fourteen years. How to Have Fun Excellent on the rocks, in a little water, or neat. Rendezvous Rye's high rye mash bill also makes it ideal for use in traditional rye-based cocktails, like as the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Sazerac. Buy it now!

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