About Blended Rye Whisky

About Blended Rye Whisky
Blended Rye Whiskey is a blend of whiskies of which 51% must be a Straight Rye Whiskey. These quality of these blends runs the gamut from those made by economical blending less-than-stellar spirits, to creative craft spirits made by artfully mingling great whiskies.

Top Picks for Blended Rye Whisky

Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #28
94 points
$49
A very, very pleasant sipping Rye that keeps you taking another sip and exploring the flavors; great for Manhattans but would sneak a sip or two while mixing another batch.
Mayor Pingree 6 Year Old Alpha Blended Rye Whisky
93 points
$49
Bold spices and herbs with loads of sweet barrel character make this a Rye Whiskey worth sipping or for taking your Old Fashioned to another level.
Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Blended Straight Rye Whiskey
93 points
$49
A bit youthful but a very rich, warming, and toothsome Rye Whiskey.
Pursuit Spirits United Blended Straight Rye Whiskey
93 points
$65
A bold rye with a nice balance of rye spice, barrel, and age; good enough to sip alone but with the strength and flavor intensity to be exceptional in cocktails.
Woody’s Fairly Reliable Am-Can Blended Rye Whiskey
92 points
$23
Best Buy
Great aromas and flavors of vanilla and grain make this a very, very good blended Rye.
Awards: 2024 Best Buy Bar - Best Value Blended Whiskey
92 points $23 Best Buy
Mayor Pingree Orange Label Blended Rye Whisky
87 points
$45
A contemplative Whisky expressing the softer, sweet and malty side of Rye.