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When I found out this distillery also had a rye, I knew I had to reach out and see if I could try it. high hopes that their team and their stills were up for the extra challenge of figuring out how to do rye Let's dive in on the Southern Star Double Rye notes. Company on Label: Southern Distilling Company Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages This double rye is beyond thoroughly satisfying and I look forward to trying their Hunting Creek rye

This year, a 10 year rye stood out so we went back in for round 2 with Roger Miller on the vintage hit Company on Label: The Willett Distillery Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 74% Rye, 11% Corn, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 118.6° Age: 10 years Further identification: This is a barrel This is vintage style, low proof rye at its finest. Let me know down in the comments what your experience with Willett rye has been.

Company on Label: Willett Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Blended Willett High and Low Rye Mash Bills Proof: 110.2° Age: 4 years Further identification: Only identified by proof, If you aren't ready for a proofy rye, steer clear, but if this is your mood it's hard to find a replacement

I tasted this in close succession with a Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye, so there are a few comparisons Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof : 111° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 21B376 Nose: Traditional rye baking spices and a creamy Similar leather to the Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye.

I had tasted this a few times in some pretty heavy hitting rye blind flights and it never rose to the Company on Label: Old Fashioned Copper (Buffalo Trace) Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages : Buffalo Trace High Rye Mash Bill Proof: 100° Age: NAS (4+ years) Further identification: 2020 purchase

Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed I think where this really shines is maybe as a follow up to a traditional rye.

This one comes out of Vermont with a crazy 100% rye mash bill distilled on pot stills, aged in American Distilled from 100% rye, PiggyBack is an uninhibited tribute to the grain, bringing 100% of its signature We ended up naming this one "To Rye For" in joyous celebration of the 1995 Nicole Kidman movie as well Whiskey Type: Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Rye Proof: 109.7° Age: 6 years Further identification Amazingly, as ryes can often surprise, this feels aged to completion at 6 years.

Let's taste this "High Rye" (it's not that high?!) straight bourbon whiskey. Company on Label: Cathead Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, to take over which are still incredibly light; 21% isn't crazy high, so don't be fooled by the "High Rye

Using rye whiskey in place of the French brandy, a dash of Peychaud Bitters, and Herbsaint, what eventually This straight rye has a mellow spice and dry sweetness that dances on the tongue, giving pure delight 2010 Sazerac 18 Year Rye Whiskey Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed majority rye mash; in descending percentages: Minnesota rye, Kentucky majority rye mash; in descending percentages: Minnesota rye, Kentucky corn, and North Dakota malted

Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 37% Corn, 51% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 112.2° Age: NAS Further identification: Purchased early 2020 Nose: Mint and leafy

Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed A powdered chocolate weaves into the rye spice. Slight graininess.

The Ry3 title is a reference to the clever combination of 3 base whiskeys: Indiana rye, Alberta rye, proportions of 3 mash bills: 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley (MGP), 100% Rye (Alberta), and a 99% Corn / 1% Malted Barley (Seagrams/MGP) Proof: 122.4° Age: Undisclosed proportions of ~4 year MGP rye, ~5 year Alberta rye, and ~15 year Light Whiskey Further identification: This is a single barrel pick that Liquor To me this noses mostly like a light whiskey and almost nothing like your typical rye.