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The Old World Rye from Whistle Pig is a sourced Rye Whisky at least 12 years of age that was first matured in ex-Bourbon Barrels. After that, the whisky was finished in three different wine casks that previously held Madeira, Sauternes and Port. Like the Whistle Pig 10-Year-old, the rye whisky in this bottle was distilled in Canada and likely sourced from Alberta Distillers.
750 mlProducer Tasting Note
Nose: Caramel, vanilla, and winter fruit
Palate: Rye spice, apricots, plums, raisins, dates, and honey
Finish: Dark chocolate, winter fruit, caramel, and vanilla
$109.99
This whisky is not without some controversy. Like a lot of 100% rye whiskies bottled in the States, Pendleton and Mastersons to name a few Whistle Pigs origins are here in Calgary at Alberta Distillers. In order to get rye grains to ferment, you require at least some malted rye or barley. Alberta Distillers is one of the few places in the world where a straight rye mash is distilled.
$63.99
A blend of 80% Rye and 20% Bourbon from Jim Beam, bottled under the Basil Hayden's label.
Producer Tasting Note
Aroma: Rich caramel and brown sugar complemented by back notes of soft rye and vanilla
Taste: A balanced blend of sumptuous rye and brown sweets with an ample woody accent
Finish: A pleasant, long, lingering warmth
Producer Description
"Our blending team took on the challenge of bringing together rye and bourbon whiskies from our aging stock to create something incredibly balanced - something that embodies the best that both types of whiskey have to offer.
"While blending is commonly used in American whiskies to deliver a consistent flavor from bottle to bottle, the art and craft is truly on display when balancing liquids from different origins. It takes immense skill to develop an original recipe and an incredible palette to deliver a final product that is more than the sum of its parts.
"The final blend is about 20% bourbon to 80% rye and is best served neat or on-the-rocks to experience the complexity created by meticulously blending four component whiskies."
$91.99
Bottled by Bull Run Distillery of Portland, Oregon, the Carlton Straight Rye was bottled to celebrate the one year anniversary of their tasting room in Carlton, Oregon called the Bull Run Distillery Carlton Post. The distillery source is not specified on the bottle itself, but it is quite possibly MGP of Indian, which is known for its wonderful Rye recipes.
$71.99
Redwood Empire's Emerald Giant Rye is bottled in California but given it's Mash Bill of 95% Rye and 5% Malted barley it is likely sourced from MGP's Distillery in Indiana. This is not a bad thing as this distillery is responsible for some of the best Rye Whiskey around. This bottle takes its name from a Redwood tree that goes by the same moniker. The tree is 359 feet tall and about 1180 years old. The Whiskey is a blend of 3-5 year old Rye Whiskey bottled at 45%.
Based in Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Whiskey was established in 1998. The company has made a bit of a name for itself with its finesse at blending whiskey from different sources. Redwood maintains a promise to plant a tree for every bottle of their Whiskey sold.
