Rye whiskies from all over the world.

June 30, 2020

Ragtime Rye Double Oak Cask Strength Whiskey

This cask strength rye whiskey comes from New York Distilling Company and its mash bill contains 72% New York State-grown rye grain. I managed to get a sample from my buddy. I couldn’t find much information about this expression, other than what says in the label. That it’s double oak […]
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April 20, 2020
Helsinki Whiskey Rye Malt Release #14

Helsinki Whiskey Rye Malt Release 14 Rum Cask Finish

Quick notes on the 14th release by The Helsinki Distilling Company (HDC). This rye whiskey is 70% rye, 30% malted barley and it comes from Finland’s capital. They also make 100% malted rye whiskey. The distillery was established in 2014. With an annual production of 30 000 liters, HDC produces […]
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March 24, 2020
James E. Pepper 1776 Barrel Proof Rye

1776 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey by James E. Pepper

This cask strength straight rye whiskey comes from MGP of Indiana distillery at Lawrenceburg. Old 1776, like Colonel James E. Pepper nicknamed it, is a legendary whiskey brand. It’s been around since the American Revolution. Originated from Lexington, Kentucky, where they just recently built a renovated distillery. So while this […]
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March 20, 2020
Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye

Michter’s US*1 Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Michter’s US*1 is a single barrel straight rye whiskey from Kentucky. The brand name is old but Michter’s distillery is quite new. Resurrection of Michter’s brand started in 1990’s when Joseph J. Magliocco and Richard Newman decided to honor the Michter’s legacy by filing for its unused and abandoned trademark. […]
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June 7, 2019
Lot No. 40 Rye Whisky Review

Lot No. 40 Small Batch Rye Whisky review

The story of Lot No. 40 Canadian Rye whisky is interesting. Making of this rye whisky started in 1990’s but it was discontinued early 2000. Which created some negativity among whisky enthusiasts who preferred its bold rye notes much more than the usual mellow Canadian rye whisky notes. Regarding this, […]
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May 18, 2019
Millstone 100 Dutch Single Rye

Millstone 100 Dutch Single Rye review

WhiskyRant’s conclusions Tasting notes In honor of World Whisky Day (18/5/2019) I’ll release a review of great rye whisky from the Netherlands. Millstone Single Rye 100 comes from Zuidam distillery. These Dutch experts have been producing whisky since 1996. Millstone 100 – not 23 Like Jim Carrey’s character in that […]
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April 3, 2019
Helsinki Distilling Company's 100% Rye Malt

Helsinki Whiskey 100% Rye Malt review

The Helsinki Distilling Company (HDC) launched their first official release for retail markets in 2017. This 100% Rye Malt comes from Finland’s capital, where HDC was established in 2014. HDC has 300 and 1500 liter pot stills with an annual production of 30 000 liters. Their spirits portfolio includes rye […]
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April 2, 2019
Malted Rye Whisky by Kyrö distillery in honor of Finland's 100 years of independence

Kyrö Suomi100 Malted Rye Whisky review

Kyrö Suomi100 celebrates Finland’s 100 years of independence. This single malt rye whisky has been distilled from 100% Finnish rye and matured over 3 years in American oak casks by Kyrö Distillery. Released on 6th of December 2017 (on Finnish independence day). Limited edition of only 360 bottles. Got my […]
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July 26, 2018
James E. Pepper Rye

1776 Straight Rye Whiskey by James E. Pepper

WhiskyRant’s conclusions Tasting notes This straight rye whiskey comes from MGP of Indiana distillery at Lawrenceburg. 1776 Straight Rye Whiskey is part of the legendary American whiskey brand called James E. Pepper. The brand comes from Lexington, Kentucky, where they are planning to open a renovated distillery in 2018. So […]
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July 12, 2018
Old Potrero 18th Century Style Rye Whiskey Review

Old Potrero 18th Century Style Rye Whiskey

WhiskyRant’s conclusions Tasting notes Old Potrero is an American rye whiskey brand by Anchor Distilling Co (renamed Hotaling & Co. in 2018) located at Potrero Hill, San Francisco. Their 18th Century Style Rye Whiskey is something that I’ve been dying to try ever since I heard about this weirdo. Yes, […]
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