About Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

About Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey
Rye Whisky must contain a minimum of 51% rye grain, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels. A small amount of straight Rye whiskey is bottled and marketed, but most of the industry production is blended into other whiskies to give them additional character and structure. Canadians frequently refer to their whisky as "Rye," though it is in fact made primarily from corn or wheat. A Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey will undergo additional maturation in one or more barrels, the previous contents of which contribute to the aromas and flavors of the final product. Examples include but are not limited to used Rum, Cognac, Port, Sherry, Madeira, Stout, and maple barrels.

Top Picks for Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye Cask-Finished Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #28
93 points
$49
Like drinking a heavily spiced apple pie with a Whiskey flambée.
Widow Jane Apple Wood Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #11
93 points
$49
A nicely executed cask-finished Rye Whiskey that deftly uses wood finishing to add sweet creaminess and depth to a spicy foundation.
Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Double Barrel PX Sherry Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey
93 points
$59
A creamy and fruity Rye that is texturally rich; wild and worth the bottle.
The Globe Proof and Wood 8 Year Old Bourbon and Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey
90 points
$70
A tasty and spicy sipper that would truly excel in an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier and only further elevate the spicy orange essence of this Whiskey.
Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye Cask-Finished Blended Straight Whiskey Batch #62
88 points
$49
A spicy rye that that shows off notes of apple-Calvados-pear beautifully balancing Rye spice and fruit.