Recent Rye Articles
Shiner Bets Big on Rye With Its Boldest Whiskey Yet
The little brewery in the little town just made a very big move. Shiner, the Texas outfit that built its name on Bock and never left the small town where it started, dropped its first-ever rye whiskey on Valentine's Day. No roses, no chocolate — just a cask-strength rye bottled at a walloping 1
Rye Whiskeys With A Twist
Rye Whiskeys With A Twist Image credit: WhiskeyPulse/Canva Rye whiskey already brings a boldness that sets it apart — that signature peppery kick, t
Rye Whiskey Favorites
Rye Whiskey Favorites Image credit: WhiskeyPulse/Canva The original whiskey is rye. This robust and spicy relative of bourbon, which has existed sin
American Rye Whiskey Breaks Into Japan's Exclusive Market
Japan doesn't mess around when it comes to whiskey. The country has built a reputation for producing some of the finest spirits in the world, and its consumers have developed what many consider the most discerning palates on the planet. They're looking for balance, complexity, and that hard-to-defi
Pittsburgh Distillery Rushes Second Whiskey Drop After First Batch Vanishes
The whiskey didn't last long on the shelves at Iron City Distilling. In fact, it barely touched them. When the East Deer distillery released its first-ever Bessemer Rye Whiskey on December 19, the bottles sold out so quickly that the company immediately scrambled to line up another release. Now
Kentucky Distillery Revives 1940s Grain Recipe
New Riff Distilling has brought back one of its most celebrated whiskeys, reintroducing Balboa Rye to eager fans and whiskey enthusiasts. The Newport, Kentucky-based distillery announced the return of this specialty spirit that first captured attention back in 2019 and has since become a cornerston
Smooth American Whiskeys That Won't Burn Your Throat
Smooth American Whiskeys That Won't Burn Your Throat Image credit: Gentleman's Pursuits/Canva I'll be honest with you - my first experience with whi
Why Phyllis Rye Whiskey Stands Out
In a world where mass-produced booze floods the shelves, there's something refreshing about a distillery that takes its time and sticks to its roots. Caledonia Spirits, the folks behind the popular Barr Hill Gin, just rolled out Phyllis Vermont Rye Whiskey. This isn't just another bottle—it's the f
Is This The Oldest Rye Whiskey You Can Get Your Hands On?
In the world of fine spirits, where patience often trumps haste, a new release is turning heads among those who appreciate a good pour after a long day. Cooper Spirits Co., an independent outfit known for its no-nonsense approach to whiskey, has just unveiled the Lock Stock & Barrel 25-Year-Old
The $75 Bottle That Won 2025 Whisky of the Year
In the world of American whiskey, few things stir up more excitement than a bold new release that grabs the top spot from the experts. That's exactly what happened when Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye was crowned Whisky Advocate's 2025 Whisky of the Year. This isn't just another award—it's a game-c
