Rye

Kentucky Owl 11 Year Straight Rye Whiskey - Batch 1

This special and inaugural marriage of Laws San Luis Valley Rye is comprised of just nine barrels ranging in age from five to ten years old and barreled at full proof, the same proof the spirit went into the barrel for aging. These nine barrels consist of two rye mash bills: one being 95% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye and 5% heirloom barley, and the other is 100% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye. In this marriage, every barrel contributes toward creating a harmony of flavor with the younger barrels bringing brighter grain and fruit notes complemented by the older barrels’ richer character and flavors.

TASTING NOTES:
Cinnamon pastry, green melon, mango, papaya and sweet tobacco leaf with a briny earthy and bright lingering finish.

MASH BILL:
A marriage of 95% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye and 5% heirloom barley barrels, and 100% heirloom San Luis Valley Rye barrels

AGED: 5- 10 years

ALC/VOL: 57.5%

BOTTLE SIZE: 750ml

This rye is a tribute to Booker Noe, the legend who served as longtime master distiller for the Beam brands and founded their Small Batch Bourbon Collection (including Booker’s Bourbon and Knob Creek). Put in the barrel back in 2003, the new Booker’s rye was among the “last barrels laid down” by Booker Noe in the final years of his life. Amazingly, Booker’s has never released a rye in all those subsequent years.

Golden brown color. To the nose, ripe fruit mingled with light toasted oak notes. On the palate, delicate notes of vanilla and caramel on entry giving way to rich peppery spice. Pleasant lingering finish.

High West Yippee Ki-Yay Rye

*Year May Vary*

Inspired by private single barrels offered in 1964 by former Old Forester president George Garvin Brown II, this modern offering is specifically selected from matured barrels with exquisite quality and distinct characteristics.  

“President’s Choice has always been an incredibly rare and cherished bottle, and most consumers have never seen it, let alone tasted the whisky,” Master Taster Melissa Rift said.  “We are honored to bring it to a wider audience.”

“Every barrel selected for President’s Choice tells a story,” Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo said.

“These are the barrels that showcase an extraordinary depth of character. Whether it’s the bourbon or our new rye, each bottle represents the pinnacle of Old Forester’s craftsmanship.”

Each President’s Choice barrel is aged between 7 - 9 years, and bottled at proof points selected by Caleb and Melissa highlighting their unique flavor profile, traditionally ranging from 110 to 125 proof. Every bottle reflects the highest standards of selection, with only the finest barrels deemed worthy of carrying the President’s Choice name.

High West BouRye (2015)

High West BouRye (2014)

2013 - Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye

*Bottle may be different than the photo*

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The first release of Van Winkle Family Rye that was distilled at the Medley distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky, in 1998 that was for Japanese export only. The first US release was not until 1999. After 1998, all Van Winkle Reserve Rye bottle numbers were preceded with a letter to signify they were US releases. This particular rye was bottled in 1998, which is unique, as that was a period when Van Winkle bottled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, before they moved their operations to Frankfort, KY in 2002. Additionally this is a rare "green glass" bottle, as Van Winkle's last year of using handmade green glass for their bottles was 1999.

Willett Indiana Rye And Kentucky Bourbon Rare Release - Willett Indiana Rye And Kentucky Bourbon Rare Release is a blend of 10 year Rye distilled in Indiana, and 6 year Bourbon distilled in Kentucky by Willet Distillery.

High West BouRye (2017)

High West BouRye (2016)

Aged for 11 years, this limited-edition straight rye whiskey is made from a mash of 100% rye and bottled at 111 proof.