$54.99
Made by Beam Suntory at their Kentucky operations, this rye whiskey is aged seven years in new charred oak barrels and bottled at 100 proof. It's a serious expression of the rye category, built on a mash bill weighted toward rye grain, which brings spice and structure to the spirit.
Expect the characteristic high-rye bite, with notes of black pepper, oak spice, and a touch of caramel sweetness from the aging. At 100 proof, there's enough weight and heat to cut through a cocktail or stand alone neat, making it equally at home in a Manhattan or sipped slowly with a single large ice cube.