High West Midwinter Night's Dram Act 10 Scene 6 was last year's release. It was oddly plentiful here in DC and since it was popping up all over at MSRP I decided to snag a bottle. And I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in High West. They used to be a shining example of … [Read more...] about High West Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 10 Scene 6 Review
Rye
Filmland Spirits Ryes Of The Robots Review
Filmland Spirits Ryes of the Robots is a fun whiskey that combines the traditional taste of rye whiskey with a well designed and well executed aesthetic. It's a beautifully transparent gimmick I can get behind. The whiskey itself is an MGP rye, which they call out on the … [Read more...] about Filmland Spirits Ryes Of The Robots Review
Sagamore Penny’s Proof Review
Sagamore Penny's Proof is a 100% Maryland Rye. Distilled in Maryland from Maryland grains. Aged in Maryland in oak harvested in Maryland. Cut to proof with Maryland water and, of course, bottled in Maryland. It's a true representation of Maryland rye. Sagamore is … [Read more...] about Sagamore Penny’s Proof Review
Tincup Straight Rye Whiskey Review
Tincup Straight Rye Whiskey is a whole lot of marketing centered around a 3-year-old MGP Rye. The site claims it's "been crafted to celebrate the original rye recipes enjoyed by settlers and miners of Tin Cup, Colorado", but that's total BS. It's MGP's standard 95/5 mash that … [Read more...] about Tincup Straight Rye Whiskey Review
Frey Ranch Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey Review
Frey Ranch Straight Rye Whiskey is a "small-batch" spirit made from 100% rye grain grown on the Frey Ranch estate in Nevada. A relatively new distillery to the market, but one that's been making waves since it's debut. Like New Riff, Frey Ranch came out of the gates … [Read more...] about Frey Ranch Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey Review
Square 6 High-Rye Rye Whiskey Review
Distilled at the Evan William's experience in KY, Square 6 High-Rye Rye Whiskey is a small batch, small run, whiskey that's more akin to a craft whiskey than what we're used to from Evan Williams / Heaven Hill. It's a whiskey that gave the folks at HH a chance to try … [Read more...] about Square 6 High-Rye Rye Whiskey Review
George Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye – 2022 Release Review
Released last year, obviously, this George Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye - 2022 Release review is me still trying to catch up on some of last year's releases. An effort that sometimes feels like it will never end. I know, boo hoo I get to drink whiskey and write about it. Like … [Read more...] about George Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye – 2022 Release Review
Sagamore Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey Review
Made using a blend of high-rye and low-rye rye whiskey finished in rum casks, the Sagamore Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey is the latest release in their Reserve Series. It's a whiskey whose goal is to layer rye spice with rum sweetness and for the rum sweetness to hit a … [Read more...] about Sagamore Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey Review
Rossville Union Barrel Proof Rye Review
Rossville Union Barrel Proof Rye is made by Luxco at their Ross & Squibb distillery. Which you might also know as MGP, LDI or even the Jos. E. Seagram Distillery. I have no idea how many total names its had since its founding in 1847, but what I do know is that in my drinking … [Read more...] about Rossville Union Barrel Proof Rye Review
Alias Straight Rye Whiskey Review
This Alias Straight Rye Whiskey comes from the Ross & Squibb distillery (ex-MGP) and uses their 51/45/4 mash. This barely-rye is meant to celebrate the unsung women of distilling's past who had to use male aliases to run the distillery and do business. We know women … [Read more...] about Alias Straight Rye Whiskey Review