Rye Whiskey
86 PROOF (43% ABV)
Our Rye Whiskey is a true small-batch whiskey twice distilled in direct-fire, traditional copper alembic pot stills from a rye malt mash composed of 78% rye and 22% aromatic malted barley. Each batch is aged for a minimum of 2 years in heavy charred, new American White Oak barrels.
This energetic spirit has a complex flavor paired with remarkable smoothness and character. It boasts flavors of honey and oak and imparts hints of vanilla, spice of rye, and a nice subtle caramel note on the palate.
A common way to enjoy is neat or with a drop of water, which also makes for a killer Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Awards
Gold 92 Points Bartender Spirit Awards 2023
Gold Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge 2022
Best of Sunset International Spirits Awards 2021
Gold California Craft Spirits Competition, 2020
Gold Best in Show, Best of Class, Best of Division, Distilled Spirits and Cocktail Competition 2018
Gold California Craft Spirits Competition 2018
Gold Craft Distillers Spirits Competition 2017
Specs
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 43% | Proof: 86
Mash Composition: 78% Rye, 22% Carmel Aromatic Malted Barley
Aging: Minimum of 2 years
Barrel Type: American White Oak
Bottle Size: 750ml | Retail Price: $50
Reviews
“The “spice” characteristic of rye is expressed with a smoky quality here, while the wee hint of plaster may be familiar to Scotch whisky fans. Apple-pie spice and orange peel add charm on the nose, and the winning finish balances malty sweetness with ashy dryness. No doubt, 22 percent malted aromatic barley in the list of ingredients contributes to this appealing whiskey, which is aged only one year in the standard regimen of charred oak barrels, but surely there’s something of that unquantifiable distillery magic at play here.” — James Knight, North Bay Bohemian
“Nose: So interesting! Ryes often have a spicy, peppery nose to me, and this doesn’t. It’s more like a visit to a tropical island: Hints of sugar, vanilla, roasted fruit, almost chewy. Like pineapple upside down cake.
Palate: Ah, here is where that rye spice comes in. It’s so island-ey on the nose, but less so on the palate. It brings more of a traditional rye fiery kick, but mellows a little on subsequent sips. There is a little banana on the finish, though think less peel and more bananas foster. Alley 6 is like the roasted cooked fruit of rye.
Sip slowly to let its complexity pique your interest. I could see drinking this watching the back and forth of thunderstorms rolling in. Like a thunderstorm, you don’t entirely know what you’re going to get—and that’s cool.” — Carin Moonin, The Whiskey Wash