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Produced Description

Butterscotch and cinnamon with a hint of cherries on the nose; warming, rich, toasty vanilla and caramel up front with a dry oaky spice on the finish.

The May 2015 inaugural release of Michter's US1 Barrel Strength Rye marked yet another milestone in that quest. For maturation, the Rye distillate is entered into the barrel at 103 proof, rather than a more industry standard higher proof. Barrel entry at a lower proof of 103 rather than a higher proof costs Michter's more money in terms of barrels and warehousing, but they believe it yields a richer, smoother, more full-bodied whiskey after proper maturation. A single barrel product, each barrel of Michter's US1 Barrel Strength Rye is bottled at its particular alcohol level at the time of bottling. The majority of barrels in the releases range from 107 to 112 proof. To savor it is a unique experience for anyone who enjoys rye whiskey. 

Expert Reviews 

99 Points Tasting Panel | Bottled at barrel strength (108 proof), this Kentucky straight rye exudes Michter’s always complex aromas—full of orange peel, burnt sugar, choco- late leather—with an extra stirring of the senses i ncluding cherrywood and peach. On the tongue, the alcohol sets a tone, then dissipates, leaving a warmth of peppered cherries, orange zest, toffee nibs and cocoa.

95 Points Wine Enthusiast | This limited-release rye offers a rich aroma of vanilla and caramel. Bottled at barrel strength, it's initially drying and hot on the palate. Complex and echoing with rounded vanilla and allspice, it stands up to plenty of dilution, and finishes on a hint of almond.

The Whisky Advocate 95 Points | The Whisky Advocate writes: Watch out, because Miyagikyo has moves you’ve never seen before. Smoke builds as you nose, from sweet smoke, caramel, and vanilla to bonfire smoke with savory and spicy elements, tarry ropes, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. A multi-faceted tasting experience with sweet vanilla, chocolate, malt, spice, and cocoa, then cherry, raisin, and baked citrus, with a huge chewy mouthfeel and unrelenting flavor delivery through to the finish. Send more peat to Sendai! 

Green Spot · Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey · Ireland · 750ml

Produced exclusively for Mitchell & Son, Green Spot brings orchard fruit, warming spice, and toasted wood together in a single pot still Irish whiskey. The supplied producer notes describe a full, spicy body balanced by the fruity sweetness of green apples.

Character & Style

Fresh aromatic oils, spices, orchard fruits, and barley lead the nose against a background of toasted wood. On the palate, clove and green apple meet toasted oak, followed by lingering spice and barley flavors.

Producer Description

Produced exclusively for Mitchell & Son. This Single Pot Still Whisky is unique to Ireland. Nose: Fresh aromatic oils and spices with orchard fruits and barley on a background of toasted wood.

Taste: Full spicy body. A hint of cloves along with the fruity sweetness of green apples, rounded off with toasted oak. Finish: Lingering flavours of spices and barley.

Serving Suggestions

Try a small pour neat to explore the fruit and spice, then add a few drops of water to taste. For a longer drink, consider serving over ice with soda water and a citrus twist.

Spirit Details

• Brand: Green Spot
• Produced exclusively for: Mitchell & Son
• Style: Single pot still Irish whiskey
• Country: Ireland
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Producer profile: Orchard fruit, green apple, clove, toasted oak, spice, and barley

Producer Description 

Bottled Summer 2019 at 112.1 proof. Aged at least 6 years in new, charred oak barrels.

• Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey distilled in Indiana (MGP) and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky, by Proof and Wood
• Mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barlels
• Small batch, blended from approximately 10–20 barrels
• Lemon meringue on the nose with a lively palate of Red Hots and lemon zest with light tobacco and citrus on the finish. 

Distilled in Indiana from the same mash bill as Proof and Wood’s Roulette Rye, this barrel proof expression shows a compelling new side to the distillate’s personality

Wild Turkey · Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey · 101 Proof · 750ml

Wild Turkey 101 Rye brings Kentucky rye character to the glass with lively spice, rounded caramel sweetness and the presence of a 101-proof bottling. It is a versatile choice for a home bar, especially when you want the whiskey to remain at the heart of a classic cocktail.

Producer & Barrel Character

Made in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Wild Turkey 101 Rye balances rye with corn and malted barley for a rounded take on the style. Aging in deeply charred No. 4 “alligator” barrels complements its spicy edge and caramel richness.

Tasting Notes

Rye spice meets rounded caramel sweetness, creating a balance of richness and intensity. Its assertive proof gives the whiskey enough backbone to hold its own alongside vermouth, bitters and other cocktail ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

Try it in a Manhattan, where its spice provides a counterpoint to sweet vermouth, or in an Old Fashioned that keeps the whiskey’s character front and center. For a simpler serve, enjoy over ice or with a little water to suit your taste.

Details

• Producer: Wild Turkey
• Style: Kentucky straight rye whiskey
• Origin: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States
• Alcohol: 50.5% ABV / 101 proof
• Barrels: No. 4 “alligator” char
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Character: Rye spice and caramel sweetness
• Cocktail suggestions: Manhattan and Old Fashioned

A bold, rounded rye for classic whiskey cocktails.

Producer Description 

Situated within the picturesque Spey valley, Rothes is home to five distilleries all tucked along the tiny main street - unbeknown to passing visitors. Amongst these is Glenrothes hidden in a small glen on the outskirts of the village. 

Today Glenrothes single malt is used as the heart of Cutty Sark blended whisky. Approaching the distillery your eyes are drawn to the right where the village graveyard stretches up the hill. As whisky matures it evaporates, this is known as 'the angels share.' Feeding off the evaporated whisky is a black sooty fungus, which gives an eerie atmosphere to the place. The blackened grave stones under the shadows of tall trees surrounded by distillery buildings.

Tasting Notes: Toasted malt with fruit aromas, hints of green apples and fresh coconut. A subtle salty sea air is also present. Sweet with floral and fruit flavours, banana, and lemonade with a slight walnut edge.

Producer Description 

The team at Michter's conducts their distilling by the tried and true Kentucky practices, while experimenting for the purpose of making the greatest American whiskeys. The Michter's team conducted years of research on different barrel finishes for their rye whiskey, and have proudly produced the Michter's US-1 Limited Release Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey.

To produce this Toasted Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey, they took their US-1 Kentucky Straight Rye at barrel strength and aged it longer in a second custom barrel. The second barrel is assembled from 24 month air dried wood, and toasted to Michter's specification.

The deep reddish brown color leads to scents of spicy rye and cooking brown sugar. The initial flavors of rye and dark brown sugar gives way to the subtle hints of oak and dark baking spices. There is a silky finish that ends with more rye and orange peels. Producer Notes.

Nelson Bros. · Straight Rye Whiskey · 92.5 Proof · 750ml

Nelson Brothers Straight Rye Whiskey brings together nutmeg, dried apricot, mint, leather, cinnamon and cedar in an American whiskey bottled at 92.5 proof. The combination of fruit, spice and herbal notes makes this 750ml bottle a choice for exploring neat or mixing into a rye cocktail.

Producer & Heritage

The Nelson family's whiskey story stretches from Charles Nelson's Nashville grocery business to Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. The producer's historical notes below recount the family business and the Belle Meade label; they are background, not a claim that this rye shares the historic bourbon's recipe or production details.

Producer Description

Nelson Brothers Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled at 92.5 proof. This American whiskey features tasting notes of nutmeg, dried apricot, mint, leather, cinnamon, and cedar.

Seeking an American dream and a fresh start in Nashville, Charles Nelson opened a grocery store that flourished from his three best-selling products: coffee, meat, and whiskey. This eventually led to his focusing only on his whiskey business, the demand for which was far exceeding the supply. He bought the distillery that was making his whiskey in Greenbrier, TN, and a patent for improved distillation. Throughout this success, he began to make a name for Tennessee whiskey and a household name for himself, as well. Belle Meade Bourbon was one of about 30 different labels that Charles Nelson produced in the late 1800's. Unlike most of his other products, it was produced in conjunction with a third party, Nashville's Sperry Wade & Company, who had contracted Nelson's Green Brier Distillery to sell bourbon, rye, corn, and Tennessee whiskies bearing the Belle Meade brand.

Belle Meade Bourbon was the toast of the town when it hit the market in 1878 and became known as a great value and top-quality product. Long after prohibition's end, Charlie and Andy Nelson dedicated their lives to bringing back the family business and resurrecting the once-great Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. This was no small feat for two recent college grads who spent years being told "no" by potential investors, but that didn't stop the tenacious Nelsons.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Try neat, over ice or in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned. For food, consider aged cheese, roasted nuts or a slice of apple tart to complement the whiskey's fruit and spice notes.

Details

• Brand: Nelson Brothers / Nelson Bros.
• Type: Straight Rye Whiskey
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: United States
• Region Listed: Tennessee
• Grain Category: Rye
• Strength: 92.5 Proof
• Tasting Notes: Nutmeg, dried apricot, mint, leather, cinnamon and cedar

Producer Description 

Exemplifying our family’s tradition of innovation, our 15 Year Old expression is created using a technique pioneered by our Malt Master and its warm, spicy flavours are transformed with the alchemy of the Solera Vat.

Aged in European oak sherry casks and new oak casks, the whisky is mellowed in our unique Solera Vat, a large oak tun inspired by the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal. Never emptied, and kept half full of whiskies since 1998, our Solera Vat is the culmination of curious minds and the pioneering spirit of our family. It’s also the secret behind this whisky becoming the first 15 year old expression to enter the top ten best selling single malts. 

A playful yet powerful limited edition from WhistlePig, PiggyBank is aged 10 years and bottled at a bold 100 proof. Housed in a collectible pig-shaped decanter, this straight rye whiskey delivers rich, spicy complexity with smooth oak character — making it a standout gift or centerpiece for any whiskey aficionado.

Producer Description 

WhistlePig PiggyBank is the latest release from WhistlePig Distillery. Aged for 10 Years, WhistlePig PiggyBank is a limited edition blend of straight rye whiskey bottled at 100 proof. 

The light character of Glenkinchie Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky is born from its distillation in some of Scotland’s largest stills.

The Glenkinchie's generous nature is accentuated by a delightful winey essence that contributes to a fuller-bodied, dry, spicy and fruity flavor profile. This enhances the grassy undertones of the regular release, making it a truly appealing whiskey.

Producer Description 

Introducing Mossburn Single Malt Scotch Macduff Distillery Vintage Casks 10 Year, a captivating expression that embodies a decade of meticulous maturation at the esteemed Macduff Distillery. This limited edition release reflects Mossburn's commitment to crafting exceptional Scotch whisky, showcasing the unique character and refinement that define Macduff's single malt.

In the glass, this single malt reveals a lustrous amber hue, offering a visual glimpse into the intricacies of its aging journey. The nose is a delightful harmony of orchard fruits, with notes of ripe pears and apricots complemented by a subtle touch of honey. The 10-year maturation period has allowed the whisky to develop a depth and complexity that beckons exploration.

Upon the first sip, the palate is treated to a symphony of flavors, featuring a perfect balance of honeyed sweetness, gentle spices, and the signature maltiness of Macduff. Layers of oak influence contribute to the overall richness, creating a well-rounded and sophisticated taste experience. The finish is enduring, leaving behind a warm embrace of dried fruits and a hint of vanilla.

Presented in a meticulously designed bottle that pays homage to Macduff's heritage, Mossburn Single Malt Scotch Macduff Distillery Vintage Casks 10 Year is a collector's item that invites whisky enthusiasts to savor the essence of a well-matured single malt.

For those seeking an exceptional Scotch whisky, Mossburn's 10-year vintage from Macduff Distillery is a testament to tradition and expertise, making it a prized addition to any connoisseur's collection. Elevate your whisky experience with the nuanced character and refined craftsmanship of Macduff's single malt.

Producer Description 

Brilliant gold. Powerful peat-smoke with sea-water saltiness, the liquor of fresh oysters, and a citrus sweetness. A rich dried-fruit sweetness with clouds of smoke and strong barley-malt flavours, warming and intense. Peppery at the back of the mouth. Finish: Huge, long, warming and peppery in the finish with an appetizing sweetness.

Dark blackberry and dried cherry fruitiness, warm toasted oak tones, rich dark chocolate caramel, fresh cracked black pepper, rye spice, and brioche bread.

Dorothy Arzner Straight Rye Whiskey 3 Year

Dorothy Arzner made history when she became the first woman to direct a sound film, Manhattan Cocktail in 1928. Her directing career spanned the 1920s to the early 1940s. She launched the careers of many actresses including Katharine Hepburn and Lucille Ball. Later, in her teaching years at UCLA, she taught a young Francis Ford Coppola and gave him the confidence to become a film director. In honor of this free-spirited and independent woman were releasing a 3-year-old straight rye whiskey. 

Brace yourself for boldness, Crown fans. We bottled up our signature smoothness and cranked up the volume with a bold new flavor - Crown Royal Black. Your palate won't know what hit it.

Matured exclusively in hand selected American oak ex-bourbon barrels.

Tomintoul 10 Years Old is a delicate well-balanced single malt.Gentle and smooth with a medium body, Tomintoul 10 Year Old is a lovely expression from Speyside, Scotland.

This has some barley, sugar, vanilla, malt and coffee on the nose with a hint of oak. The palate is made up of toasted cereal, honey, barley sugar, malt and some sweet vanilla.

A fan favourite in the Tomintoul range, our 10 Years Old has been awarded gold medals for its taste by  some of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world

Producer Description 

Bright gold. Aromatic with notes of vanilla, cut flowers and beneath, a clean, toasty note. Increasingly sweet and creamy, with fresh citrus, lemon cheesecake. Light and smooth body. A crisp mid-palate then butter icing, lemon cheesecake and freesias. The finish is herbal and drying, a little like potpourri.

This subtly sophisticated Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a superb pre-dinner drink; try it with a few drops of water.

Producer Description 

Explore the rich tapestry of The Balvenie 19 Year, matured in sherry oak casks, where every sip unfolds layers of complex character and refinement.

The Balvenie 19 Year is a testament to time-honored craft, born from a fortuitous twist of fate. This sherry oak-aged marvel is a nod to the distillery's relentless pursuit of excellence through experimentation.

A palimpsest of flavors awaits—dark fruits meld with almond and cinnamon, while whispers of oak tell tales of 19 patient years. Does your palate seek the depth that only a storied cask can tell?

A familiar honey smoothness revealing layers of spice, intense ripe fruits like freshly baked Christmas cake. Giving way to a chewy fig, and a long creamy, nutty finish.