Rittenhouse Rye 100
The bartender's benchmark rye. Bottled-in-Bond — meaning it's the product of a single distillery, single season, aged at least four years, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Rittenhouse delivers assertive rye spice, dried fruit, and a clean, long finish at a price point that makes it the backbone of any craft cocktail programme. Essential for Manhattans and Whiskey Sours.
Sazerac Rye 6 Year
Named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils cognac that originally anchored New Orleans' iconic Sazerac cocktail — before rye whiskey became the spirit of choice in the mid-1800s. Six years in new charred oak produces a balanced, mildly spiced rye with clove, vanilla, and mild fruit. The authentic choice for a properly made Sazerac cocktail.
WhistlePig 10 Year
WhistlePig's flagship expression — sourced from Canada (Alberta Distillers) and re-aged on their Vermont farm. A decade in new American oak creates a benchmark craft rye: sweet cinnamon, butterscotch, dried apricot, and a powerful spiced finish. Consistently rated among the world's finest rye whiskeys and the bottle that put craft rye on the map.
High West Rendezvous Rye
A masterful blend of two MGP ryes — a young 2-year (95% rye mashbill) and a venerable 16-year (80% rye, 20% malted rye). The marriage creates something more complex than either alone: vanilla, mint, anise, and clove dancing around a deep oak structure. High West pioneered the western whiskey movement and this remains their finest expression.
Bulleit 95 Rye
Ninety-five percent rye grain — one of the most rye-forward mashbills commercially available. Distilled at MGP of Indiana and bottled under the Bulleit brand, this is the go-to cocktail rye for bartenders who want maximum spice character in their Manhattans, Whiskey Sours, and Vieux Carrés. Dry, peppery, slightly herbaceous, and widely available.
Knob Creek Rye
Jim Beam's premium Knob Creek line applied to rye — and the result is a powerhouse. At 115 proof, this is not a rye for the faint-hearted. Intense spice, black pepper, cinnamon, and oak surge through the palate, backed by vanilla sweetness and a long, warming finish. Outstanding in spirit-forward cocktails where its proof can stand up to the dilution.
Wild Turkey Rye 101
Master distiller Jimmy Russell has been making this rye for over six decades. At 101 proof with a high-rye mashbill, Wild Turkey Rye delivers classic American rye character: bold pepper, caramel, vanilla, and a satisfying burn that opens up beautifully with a splash of water. A timeless expression from Kentucky's most iconic distillery duo.
Old Overholt
America's oldest rye whiskey brand, continuously produced since 1810 in the Pennsylvania tradition. Mild, accessible, and notably light on spice for a rye — grainy sweetness, light fruit, and a gentle finish make it the everyman's cocktail rye. Doc Holliday's whiskey of choice. Essential behind any bar that takes cocktail history seriously.
Michter's US*1 Rye
Michter's brings their meticulous single barrel approach to rye, resulting in one of the most approachable and nuanced expressions in the category. Lower proof than many competitors, it reveals layers of caramel, vanilla, cinnamon spice, and dried herbs. A gateway rye for bourbon drinkers ready to explore — and sophisticated enough to satisfy seasoned rye aficionados.
Pikesville Rye 6 Year
A revival of the old Maryland rye style — historically sweeter and less spicy than Pennsylvania rye. Aged six years and bottled at a robust 110 proof, Pikesville delivers rich vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, and a backbone of oak-driven spice. Winner of multiple Double Gold medals and one of the most decorated ryes produced by Heaven Hill's impressive portfolio.
Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye
Pennsylvania was once the rye whiskey capital of America — before Prohibition all but erased the tradition. Dad's Hat is reviving that legacy in the state where it began. Made with 80% rye, malted rye, and malted barley, then aged in small casks with a light char, it produces the classic Pennsylvania character: dry, peppery, herbal, and assertively spiced.
Templeton Rye
Claimed to be Al Capone's favourite whiskey — allegedly smuggled out of this small Iowa town during Prohibition. Based on a Prohibition-era recipe, Templeton Rye is notably smooth and approachable for a rye: light grain, gentle spice, caramel, and a clean finish. The legend and the lore are half the experience; the whiskey delivers the other half.
Redemption Rye
A high rye mashbill (95% rye, 5% malted barley) distilled at MGP — the Indiana distillery behind dozens of celebrated American whiskeys. Redemption Rye is fruit-forward with baking spice, dried cherry, and a clean finish that makes it a natural fit for cocktails. Excellent bang-for-buck value and a solid workhorse for any craft cocktail bar.
Woodford Reserve Rye
Distilled in the same copper pot stills that produce Woodford Reserve's acclaimed bourbon. With 53% rye in the mashbill, it sits in that sweet spot between bold spice and smooth approachability — dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and assertive pepper spice. The Kentucky Derby's official whiskey brand's rye expression is elegant, balanced, and versatile in cocktails.
Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
Jim Murray named this World Whisky of the Year in the 2016 Whisky Bible — causing global shortages overnight and putting Canadian rye firmly back on the map. Made from a majority rye mash and blended with Crown Royal's signature smoothness, it delivers creamy vanilla, fruit, and a gentle warming rye spice. Proof that Canada can produce world-class whisky.
Canadian Club 100% Rye
A departure from Canadian Club's blended heritage — this expression uses a 100% rye grain mash, making it one of the boldest statements in the Canadian whisky portfolio. Light and approachable by American rye standards, it delivers floral, fruity notes alongside gentle spice and vanilla. A classic Canadian expression from one of the world's oldest whisky brands, founded in 1858.
Lot No. 40
One of Canada's most distinctive whiskies — made entirely from rye grain in a traditional copper pot still, a technique almost unheard of in Canadian distilling. The pot still process retains oils and congeners that give Lot No. 40 an unusually rich, textured character: cinnamon, clove, rye bread, and a warming finish. A critically acclaimed expression beloved by rye connoisseurs worldwide.