Raconteur Rye
Roughly ten years ago, I fell in love with what many consider the most polarizing mash bill in American whiskey, 95/5 rye. The zero-corn combination of 95% rye and 5% malted barley yields a profile of distinctive character, one I’ve been fascinated with since my first sip in 2014. At that time, it was my go-to whiskey for cocktails, though it didn’t take long for me to appreciate sipping it neat at barrel strength.
In the years that followed, I pursued 95/5 rye expressions bottled by producers from West Virginia to Utah, all of which were distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. As the whiskey boom intensified, many of these age-stated expressions became relatively scarce – some were modified or even discontinued due to a lack of well-aged supply. But 95/5 rye’s popularity was only beginning.
As a spirits writer, I’ve sampled various 95/5 rye whiskeys – some straight, some finished, yet each telling its own story. With the encouragement of family and friends, I accepted the challenge of creating a special 95/5 rye blend – one that would combine the most unique elements from choice barrels to tell a new, yet classically inspired story. With time and persistence Raconteur Rye was born.
Raconteur Rye is a carefully crafted combination of three Indiana distilled 95/5 rye whiskeys: a conventional straight rye, a straight rye aged in a new toasted oak barrel, and a straight rye finished in a second-fill Mizunara oak cask that previously held 16-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. These whiskeys, each aged a minimum of seven years, were batched in a proprietary ratio to accent their signature attributes.
Raconteur Rye is to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, in a cocktail, or however you appreciate your whiskey. But regardless of your preference, always enjoy it responsibly.
Cheers!
David Jennings
Curator & Co-creator
Recipe: 95% rye, 5% malted barley
Age: 7 years, 6 months
ABV/Proof: 60.24% / 120.48 proof
Volume: 750ml
Yield: 520 bottles
BATCH 1 TASTING NOTES
- The recipient must be 21 years of age or above and present photo identification upon delivery. If recipient is found to be under 21 years of age, the order will be returned to us, and NO refund will be given.
- We are NOT allowed to ship to PO boxes or APO addresses. Any orders with PO box or APO address will be canceled.
- Items may be removed from original packaging to insure safe shipping.
- NOTE: This item is not eligible for return.
Raconteur Rye
Roughly ten years ago, I fell in love with what many consider the most polarizing mash bill in American whiskey, 95/5 rye. The zero-corn combination of 95% rye and 5% malted barley yields a profile of distinctive character, one I’ve been fascinated with since my first sip in 2014. At that time, it was my go-to whiskey for cocktails, though it didn’t take long for me to appreciate sipping it neat at barrel strength.
In the years that followed, I pursued 95/5 rye expressions bottled by producers from West Virginia to Utah, all of which were distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. As the whiskey boom intensified, many of these age-stated expressions became relatively scarce – some were modified or even discontinued due to a lack of well-aged supply. But 95/5 rye’s popularity was only beginning.
As a spirits writer, I’ve sampled various 95/5 rye whiskeys – some straight, some finished, yet each telling its own story. With the encouragement of family and friends, I accepted the challenge of creating a special 95/5 rye blend – one that would combine the most unique elements from choice barrels to tell a new, yet classically inspired story. With time and persistence Raconteur Rye was born.
Raconteur Rye is a carefully crafted combination of three Indiana distilled 95/5 rye whiskeys: a conventional straight rye, a straight rye aged in a new toasted oak barrel, and a straight rye finished in a second-fill Mizunara oak cask that previously held 16-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. These whiskeys, each aged a minimum of seven years, were batched in a proprietary ratio to accent their signature attributes.
Raconteur Rye is to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, in a cocktail, or however you appreciate your whiskey. But regardless of your preference, always enjoy it responsibly.
Cheers!
David Jennings
Curator & Co-creator
Recipe: 95% rye, 5% malted barley
Age: 7 years, 6 months
ABV/Proof: 60.24% / 120.48 proof
Volume: 750ml
Yield: 520 bottles
BATCH 1 TASTING NOTES
- The recipient must be 21 years of age or above and present photo identification upon delivery. If recipient is found to be under 21 years of age, the order will be returned to us, and NO refund will be given.
- We are NOT allowed to ship to PO boxes or APO addresses. Any orders with PO box or APO address will be canceled.
- Items may be removed from original packaging to insure safe shipping.
- NOTE: This item is not eligible for return.
