Rye Whiskey - The Origin of American Whiskey!

Knob Creek Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey 2010 0.7L 63.5% The Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye 2010 is an unfiltered whiskey that perfectly represents the distinctive pre-Prohibition style. All of the rye used in this bottling dates back to 2010 and was stored in Warehouse A in Frankfort, Kentucky. This warehouse is the oldest on the Jim Beam estate and was built in 1915. The Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye is a bold addition to the Knob Creek portfolio and embodies the unique style that Booker created 26 years ago. The Knob Creek Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey 2010 presents itself in a radiant golden amber. Its fascinating aroma is a successful composition of dill, spices, honey and charred oak. The taste shows a balanced fusion of dill and cloves, which gradually turns into sweet baking spices with subtle wood nuances. The finish is light on the tongue, with the warm baking spices lingering and ending in a characteristic "Kentucky Hug" that highlights the impressive cask strength.

Jack Daniels Single Barrel Tennessee Rye Whiskey 0.7L 45% The Jack Daniel's Tennessee Single Barrel Rye Whiskey combines the unique character of JACK DANIEL'S with a rye content of 70%, corn 18% and barley 12%. The higher rye content creates an intense spiciness, while its rich golden brown color is inviting. Its complex aroma combines ripe fruit with a hint of toasted oak aroma. Notes of vanilla and caramel unfold on the palate, followed by a spicy, slightly peppery finish.

Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 4 years 0.7L 55.6%

Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey 0.7L 45% Ezra Brooks The Ezra Brooks distillery is a whiskey distillery from Kentucky that has existed since 1957. In 2018 it moved to Bardstown. This is where it was renamed 'Lux Row' - Distillers after the striking row of trees on the property. Indiana Whisky The Ezra distillery's rye whiskey from Kentucky is bottled at a strong 45% vol. It is a pure rye whiskey, which alone has special characteristics. It was previously matured in freshly charred American oak barrels, which gave it its quite intense aroma. The taste can be described as intense, robust and very spicy. On the nose, fine notes of vanilla with cedar wood, light spice of white pepper and rye. The palate convinces with the same aromas, plus a light sweetness and clearly more intense rye notes. The finish is accompanied by fruity notes such as apricot or banana and a hint of honey.

Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey Miniature 0.05L 45% The story behind the Journeyman Distillery When the founder of the Journeyman Distillery considered opening a distillery, he realized that he had to do an apprenticeship first. He lived in Scotland for a few years and learned the ins and outs of a whisky distillery. He knew that making whisky was something he enjoyed and that he wanted to get into the business. In 2010, he began an apprenticeship at Koval Distillery in Chicago. They are known for first-class, organic-certified and even kosher spirits in the Midwest. There he developed his own recipes and during this time he perfected the one that would later become THE recipe for 'Last Feather Rye'. The distillery is located in an old building of a former corset and whip factory in Three Oaks, Michigan. The building dates back to the 1800s and the above-mentioned products were manufactured there until the 19th century, when it was finally able to accommodate the Journeyman Distillery after extensive renovation work. The distillery gets the ingredients for the whiskey mainly from local producers, and the special blend of rye and wheat as well as a small amount of barley to round off the taste come from farmers in the Midwest. Last Feather Rye The Last Feather Rye whiskey is the company's flagship product. It is one of the few rye whiskeys that is also very wheat-heavy. This offers a pleasant spiciness from the rye and a slight sweetness from the wheat. After distillation, Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whisky is bottled in new barrels made of American white oak. The taste is of ripe banana mixed with spices and spicy pepper. If you don't dare to grab a large bottle straight away, you now have the option of purchasing the Last Feather Rye in a sample size of 0.05l per bottle.

Journeyman Not a King Rye Whiskey 0.5L 45% "Not a King" Whiskey is a reference to George Washington's original recipe for his rye whiskey. The mash is made up of rye at 60% and corn as a secondary grain at 40%. When you take the first sip, you notice the sweetness of the corn followed by the richness of the rye.

MRDC Cody Road Rye Whiskey 0.5L 40%

Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey 0.5L 45% History and production of the Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey: The Journeyman Distillery from the rural town of Three Oaks, in the US state of Michigan, was opened in 2011 by the friendly master distiller Bill Welter and has been producing first-class organic spirits ever since. While the term craft distillery has been used rather inflationary in the recent past, it is all the more gratifying that the Journeyman Distillery has established itself on the scene as a distillery that embodies the values of the craft movement like no other. Elaborate handwork, an awareness of tradition, the use of organically grown ingredients, the pursuit of the best quality and the love and passion for their own product are the cornerstones of the family business. All spirits are organically certified and are made from locally grown grain. At Journeyman, the main focus is on traditional American whiskey. In addition, gin variations, vodkas, rums and special creations have also been released in limited editions in the recent past. The distillery itself was built in a former corset factory. In the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, corsets made of featherbone were produced there, which were in demand worldwide due to the innovative production method and gave the town of Three Oaks a certain notoriety. Today, this role is taken on by the Journeyman Distillery with the award-winning Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey. The grain mash consists largely of organic rye. Wheat and barley, also organically grown, are also used. Master distiller and founder Bill Welter developed and perfected the recipe for his rye whiskey at the Koval distillery in Chicago. The first rye whiskey was eventually distilled at Koval, filled into barrels there and then transported by pickup to the Journeyman Distillery for storage. In reference to the Ravenswood district in Chicago, where the Koval distillery is located, the whiskey was eventually called Ravenswood Rye Whiskey. All spirits now come from the company's own distillery. For legal reasons, the name Ravenswood Rye could no longer be used and so only one feather, the "Last Feather", remained of the once proud raven. Taste of the Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey: The Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey is a complete surprise on the nose. The typical rye spice is initially dominated by intense, fruity aromas. Oranges, bananas, honeydew melons and pears are present, along with notes of nuts, butter biscuits and baked apples. Over time, the rye takes over the reins and ensures a strong and extremely complex aroma. The taste of the Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey initially shows complex grain notes, marble cake and oak. This is followed by cinnamon, black pepper, spicy rye bread and cloves. The Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey's interplay of fruity, sweet and spicy aromas creates a multi-layered taste experience that is absolutely unique for a rye whiskey. Nevertheless, it does not lack in power and intensity. The finish is medium-long and dry, with herbal notes of coriander and ginger. Overall, the Journeyman Last Feather Rye Whiskey is an extremely successful rye whiskey that will delight you with its unique flavor nuances.

Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey, 0.7L 50% Direct from the States The Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey comes from the Jim Beam distillery, which is based in Clermont in the state of Kentucky. With its broad range of products, Jim Beam is one of the world's top-selling bourbon whiskey producers. However, alongside the mass-produced spirits, some treasures also come to light, such as the Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey. Knob Creek is only sold in flat bottles and additionally sealed with a wax cap, so that the company can visibly set itself apart from the competition. The best in the world! According to the San Francisco Spirits Competition, here you can see the best straight rye whiskey in the world. The Straight Rye Whiskey is produced using the well-known small-batch process and filled into burnt-out barrels to mature for a longer period of time. Small-batch means that the whiskey is only produced in very small batches and is therefore less often available on the market. There are strict requirements for a whiskey to be called a 'rye'. It must have a rye content of at least 51% in the mash, otherwise it is not worthy of the name. The full power of rye The Knob Creek has a shaded, slightly golden amber color that enchants many people even in the bottle. Rye fans are struck by aromatic notes of various herbs and oak on the nose. However, its great taste is essentially characterized by the carefully selected rye, which gives it its distinctive and, above all, spicy aroma. The rye is accompanied by nuances of fine vanilla and again some oak wood, so that a certain sweetness resonates. The rye whiskey presents surprisingly soft characteristics in the finish, which are embraced by a warming spice. Experience the spirit of Kentucky up close and bring Knob Creek to your ranch! When you enjoy the two-time gold award-winning whiskey on your terrace at sunset, you will easily fall into a relaxed holiday mood!

Willett XCF Rye Whiskey 7 years, 0.7L 51.7% Willett - A special whiskey from a special distillery! Several hundred euros are due if you want to buy one of the sought-after older bottlings of a Willett Rye Whiskey. Old bottles, such as the Willett Rye Whiskey 23 years, are very popular with collectors and speculators and are now only occasionally found at auctions. The hype surrounding these products is not unjustified, however, because anyone who has tried an older Willett at least once in their life knows about the extraordinary quality of these whiskeys. Nevertheless, you obviously don't want to spend half your monthly salary on a bottle of Rye, which is why you should also consider the current bottlings from Willett! A very special bottle that has only recently been on the market is the Willett XCF Rye Whiskey 7 years! Before we tell you more about this strictly limited bottle, we would like to take a quick look at the history of the distillery. The history of the Willett Distillery After the end of American Prohibition, the thirst for high-quality whiskeys was great. So it was definitely the right time when the brothers Thompson and John T. Willett opened the Willett distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky in 1936. The distillery was able to establish itself successfully with its products in the decades that followed, but slipped into a crisis in the 1970s when global demand for bourbon fell sharply. In the 1980s, Willett ultimately had to close due to weak sales. However, one man continued to believe in the success of the distillery - the successful entrepreneur Even Kulsveen, husband of Martha Willett. He therefore bought the shares in the Willett Distillery from the other family members. Through his company Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, he continued to produce whiskey according to Willett's recipe and to store and bottle it in Bardstown. In 2012, he finally had a new distillery built on the old site, which has since then produced high-quality bourbon and rye whiskey with a pot still and a column still. The Willett XCF Rye Whiskey 7 years The Willett XCF Rye is part of the new "Exploratory Cask Finish" series from the Willett Distillery and matured for a total of seven years in charred American white oak barrels. It was then allowed to mature for around 90 days in French Curacao barrels. These were most likely barrels of the popular orange liqueur Grand Marnier. The mash bill of this excellent whiskey consisted of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It was finally bottled at a strong 51.7% vol. On the nose, the chestnut-colored whiskey shows intense notes of oak, strong caramel, orange and spices. On the palate, the Willett XCF is slightly sweet with aromas of orange and other citrus fruits. The aftertaste is characterized by a clear rye style and is of considerable length. Please note: only a few bottles in stock!

Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 7 years, 0.7L 57.2% Willett – An expensive pleasure? Willett – When lovers of good American rye whiskey hear this name, their mouths start to water. The older bottlings from the Willett Distillery in particular are sought-after collectors' items and are now even objects of speculation. You can quickly spend several hundred euros if you want to treat yourself to a bottle of Willett Rye Whiskey 23 years - assuming you even get the chance to buy one of these rare bottlings. Thank goodness there are also excellent whiskeys from Willett that are still affordable and still offer a lot of enjoyment - one of them is the Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 7 years. The history of the Willett distillery The whiskey distillery was founded shortly after Prohibition, more precisely in 1936. The company concentrated on the production of bourbon whiskey and rye whiskey and was able to successfully establish itself in the competitive market. Due to the so-called "bourbon crisis" (sales of bourbon fell into crisis worldwide) in the 1970s, the distillery had to cope with heavy losses and ultimately ceased operations completely a good ten years later. However, one person continued to believe in the success of the Willett brand - Even Kulsveen, Martha Willet's husband. For this reason, he acquired the shares of the other family members and finally opened a new distillery on the same site in 2012. Classic bourbon and rye whiskey is now produced, stored and bottled there. The Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 7 years Although the actual distillery was closed, Kulsveen also had his company Kentucky Bourbon Distillers produce whiskey according to the original Willett recipe and have it matured and bottled on the Willett premises. The mash bill of this great rye consists of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. After distillation, the rye matures for a full seven years in American white oak barrels before it is finally bottled without chill filtration and at the strong cask strength of 57.2%. The copper-colored Willett 7 years shows intense aromas of chocolate, mint, eucalyptus, citrus fruits and maple syrup on the nose and palate. The aftertaste is long, balanced and full of flavor intensity. A great rye, whose stock is unfortunately limited!

Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 6 years, 0.7L, 58.7% Willett - A company with a long history For older Rye Whiskey bottlings from the Willett Distillery, lovers and collectors are prepared to pay up to four-figure sums. A real cult has developed around these very rare bottlings and the Willett distillery enjoys an excellent reputation among connoisseurs. However, you don't necessarily have to spend a large part of your monthly earnings on a bottle of Willett Rye, because fortunately there are also affordable and very tasty younger bottlings, such as this Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 6 years. The original Willett distillery was founded in 1936, shortly after the end of American Prohibition. In the decades that followed, business was good and the distillery was able to establish itself firmly in the Bardstown, Kentucky region. In the 1970s, however, the distillery fell into crisis due to a strong stagnation in demand for bourbon whiskey and, to the regret of many connoisseurs, finally had to cease operations in the 1980s. The Norwegian entrepreneur Even Kulsveen, husband of Martha Willet, however, had the ambition to continue running the Willett distillery with his company Kentucky Bourbon Distillers and bought the Willett Distillery from the remaining family members. In 2012 the time had finally come and the distillery was put back into operation and the production of bourbon whiskey and rye whiskey began. The Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 6 years This 6-year-old Willett Rye was distilled by Kulsveen's company in Indiana and then matured for six years in barrels made of American white oak in the Willett distillery. The mash bill consisted of 95% rye and 5% barley malt. The already very full-bodied rye whiskey impresses on the nose with a beautiful sweetness and aromas of spices and cocoa. On the palate there is a whole potpourri of aromas reminiscent of vanilla, dried fruit, oak and black tea. The aftertaste is of medium length and impresses above all with its mild and balanced character. The Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey 6 years is not chill-filtered and bottled at cask strength with a solid 58.7% vol.

Zuidam Millstone Rye Whisky 100 Proof 0.7 L 50%

Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey 100 Proof, 0.7 L, 50% Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey 100 Proof is produced by the Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky and is one of the few remaining rye whiskeys today. The high-proof bottling from Rittenhouse has intense, voluminous aromas of ripe fruit, dark chocolate and sweet pepper.On the palate, Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey 100 Proof is clean and powerful, candied orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, intensely spicy and delicate. The finish is long and extended with distinctive spicy aspects. A powerful rye whiskey, with a full aromatic body. Wonderful!

Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 0.7L 40% This rye whiskey was described by renowned whiskey connoisseur Jim Murray as the best rye whiskey money can buy - at a time when the range of rye whiskeys we have today unfortunately did not yet exist. Golden in color with light amber tones, this rye whiskey has a light body and releases aromas of roasted oats, hazelnuts and lemons. Jim Beam Rye Whiskey has a soft texture with a slight spiciness in the mouth. Spicy rye notes and nutty tones precede the aftertaste with a bit of bite.

Old Overholt Rye Whiskey 1.0L 43%