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Rye Whiskey News

A collection of 12 posts

New Brand Releases

Old Overholt Announces the Release of Extra-Aged Cask Strength Rye

Old Overholt® Extra Aged Cask Strength Rye was barreled in the Winter & Autumn seasons of 2012 and laid down in one of the few remaining “Escalator Warehouses” in Clermont, Kentucky – Warehouse V. This style of warehousing has led to an incredible consistency and gentle mellowing over time...

Knob Creek Adds Seven-Year Age Statement to Its Rye Whiskey

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Knob Creek Adds Seven-Year Age Statement to Its Rye Whiskey

Knob Creek®, a pioneer in the Small Batch Bourbon category, is excited to announce the addition of an age statement to its well-loved Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.

Lux Row Distillers introduces Rebel 100 Rye

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Lux Row Distillers introduces Rebel 100 Rye

Lux Row Distillers announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Rebel 100 Rye is set to reach retail shelves across the country later this month at a suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750 ml bottle.

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Ragtime Rye Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey Review

While New York Distilling Company’s standard rye expression is only aged for 3 years and lacks the punch to capture a serious whiskey enthusiast’s attention, their 4-year Ragtime Rye Bottled-In-Bond Whiskey offering is here to pick up the slack.

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Baltimore Spirits Company Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Baltimore Spirits Company (BSC) today announced to celebrate their fifth year of operation they will be releasing a special edition Bottled-in-Bond version of their flagship, award-winning Epoch Rye Whiskey.

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RAGGED BRANCH DISTILLERY IS COMING OF AGE

Walking into the VIP area at the Mount Vernon Whiskey Fest back in November, Patti and I see a familiar face and head over to the area where Ragged Branch Distillery Owner Alex Toomy is pouring samples. One bottle in particular, is a barrel proof rye whiskey, 126 proof.

Buffalo Trace Kosher Whiskey Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Kosher Whiskey Release

Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing what it believes to be the first authentic Kosher Whiskey, under the guidance of the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc-Kosher). Buffalo Trace began working with cRc in 2010.

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Elijah Craig Launches Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Elijah Craig, a leading premium Kentucky Bourbon, today announced the launch of Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. The line extension affords experimenting whiskey fans the opportunity to challenge their palates with a new extra-aged Rye offering from the award-winning Elijah Craig family.

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Release of 2019 Parker’s Heritage Collection Limited Edition Bottling

Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the 2019 limited edition release of Parker’s Heritage Collection Heavy Char Rye Whiskey, the first Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey of the series. The 13th edition will ship nationally beginning in September at an SRP of $149.99.

New Brand Releases

Knob Creek Releases New Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is the newest expression to join Knob Creek’s award-winning portfolio of rye whiskies.

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MGP Ingredients Launches Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey

MGP Ingredients is proud to announce the launch of Rossville Union, their first proprietary Rye Whiskey label.

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Roaming Man Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey Review

I was skeptical of a whiskey produced by a company that primarily peddles flavored moonshine. Despite the beautiful packaging, when I read the label I was still a skeptic.