Top Picks for Distilled from Rye Mash Whiskey

Golden amber color. Aromas of tiramisu, freshly sawn oak, fine espresso, and clove with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an intricate, long gingerbread cookies, spiced cherry preserves, candied ginger, mustard seed, and roasty black tea finish. A palate that explodes with distinctive, bold and balanced spice flavors compliments a decadent roasty oak profile.

Amber color. Aromas of pecan praline, sweet ginger-green tea, tellicherry peppercorns, and ripe pear with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, complex, medium-long nut brittle, sweet cola, licorice, and creme de violette finish. Great flavor range and a big spicy/floral rye presence makes this an easy choice when seeking a Whiskey off the beaten path.

Light gold color. Aromas and flavors of orange blossom, honey, apricot stone, lime zest, caraway, albariño, and ripe sour cherry with a supple, vibrant, dryish light body and a graceful, compelling, medium-length finish. An eau-de-vie like Whiskey that sings with high notes of the rye grain; delicate and sophisticated.

Gold color. Aromas and flavors of caramelized fennel, gingersnap cookies, clove, and orris root with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a warming, elegant, long finish that exhibits impressions of caraway rye toast, spiced apples, chocolate croissant, and fresh parsley. A lipsmacking Whiskey for Rye-lovers; light on its feet but generous with style.

Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of dried mango, chestnut, pineapple blossom, and sweet grass with a silky, soft, dry medium body and a tingling, elegant, medium-to-long finish evoking touches of passionfruit, pickled ginger, and papaya. A light and flavorful Whiskey that will make for a pleasant summertime sipper; more lithe and nimble than expected for a Whiskey made from Rye.

Gold color. Aromas of roasted almonds, black tea, hints of melon, and peppered corn bread with a satiny, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length spiced apple pastry and gingersnaps finish. A rye lover’s whiskey.