Dread River Dread River Sherry Cask Rye Review: Craft Spice
Dread River Distilling Company’s Dread Reiver Sherry Cask Rye represents the kind of small-batch experimentation that makes craft distilling exciting. This rye whiskey gets additional aging in sherry casks, adding…
Penelope Toasted Rye Review: A Bold Spice-Forward Expression
Penelope Toasted Rye represents an interesting approach to whiskey making, combining traditional rye spicing with toasted barrel finishing. This expression from the Indiana-based brand delivers a spice-forward profile that runs…
Wigle Reserve Pennsylvania Straight Rye Review: Smooth Entry Point
Wigle Reserve Pennsylvania Straight Rye brings Pittsburgh craft distilling to the rye category with a 4-year, 84-proof expression that prioritizes approachability over aggressive spice. This straight rye whiskey from Wigle…
Green River Straight Rye Review: 95% Rye Mashbill Delivers Balance
Green River Distilling Co.’s Straight Rye whiskey brings a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mashbill to the table at 95 proof, aged at least 4 years in Owensboro, Kentucky.…
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye Review: Oak-Forward High-Rye Whiskey
With a 95% rye mashbill and a $50 price tag, Boxergrail promises bold. What it delivers is something quieter — oak-driven, nutty, and surprisingly smooth. It’s not the high-rye showstopper you might expect, but for the right drinker, that’s exactly the point.
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Review: A St. Patrick’s Day Reality Check
Heaven Hill’s Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey is a 100-proof bottled-in-bond rye that typically runs $25-30 for a 750ml bottle. This 4-year minimum aged rye follows the classic bottled-in-bond requirements: distilled…
Echo Spirits Single Barrel Rye Review: Sweet Gateway to Rye Whiskey
Echo Spirits Single Barrel Rye completely defies rye whiskey expectations. Bottled at 113.6 proof and sourced from Indiana, this unique expression tastes more like a sweet bourbon than a traditional spicy rye whiskey. Instead of the characteristic herbaceous bite rye is known for, you’ll find banana, citrus, honeysuckle, and tropical fruit notes that create a surprisingly approachable experience.
Echo Spirits Straight Rye Whiskey Review: Approachable Ohio Craft Rye
Echo Spirits Straight Rye Whiskey brings a refreshing take on what can sometimes be an intimidating category. At 93 proof and aged at least 4 years, this Ohio craft distillery…
The Rye That Turns Bourbon Drinkers: Middle West’s Cask Strength Dark Pumpernickel
Middle West Spirits’ Cask Strength Dark Pumpernickel Rye surprises with rich sweetness, soft spice, and serious balance. A rye that even bourbon fans will appreciate.
This Quiet Pennsylvania Rye Is About to Become One of Your New Favorite Pours
A soft, grain-forward Pennsylvania rye worth seeking out. Discover why Thistle Finch’s Straight Rye delivers hay, vanilla, and tobacco notes without the spice assault.
A Mellow Maryland Rye That Knows Exactly Who It Is
First Sip I cracked this bottle of Sagamore Spirit Rye on a plain old Tuesday night, the kind where supper dishes are drying and the porch is a little too…
Castle & Key Cask Finished Experimental Series
First Sip Parents weekend in Lexington means two things. One, our son is somehow always “busy” until he needs a ride to food. Two, we make our own fun. So…