Master Distiller Dave Pickerell Has Passed Away
WhistlePig Whiskey Master Distiller Dave Pickerell passed away on November 1, 2018. Our condolences go out to Dave’s family and friends.
Tag Archives: Rye
High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act VI Released
The 2018 release of High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram, an annual, limited release of High West Rendezvous Rye finished in French oak port barrels, is now available.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) Bottle Codes Explained
Have you ever wondered why the Scotch Malt Whisky Society doesn’t display the names of distilleries on their bottles? Would you like to know what their bottle codes stand for? We’ll explain and present a list of all SMWS codes and the distilleries they represent.
2018 Release of Michter’s 10 Year Rye Arriving in Stores Next Month
The 2018 release of Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye will begin shipping before the Fourth of July holiday.
Fifth WhistlePig Boss Hog Release is The Spirit of Mauve, Finished in Calvados (Apple Brandy) Barrels
The fifth edition in WhistlePig’s The Boss Hog series is The Spirit of Mauve, a 13 year old Canadian sourced straight rye whiskey finished in Calvados (apply brandy) barrels.
Kentucky Owl Rye Batch #2 Released
Kentucky Owl has announced the release of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #2, which retains Batch #1’s 11 year age statement, but comes in at a lower 50.9% ABV (101.8 proof) and at a higher suggested price of $199.99.
Old Forester 100 Proof Straight Rye Whisky Leaked Through TTB Submission
A recent TTB submission has revealed Old Forester 100 Proof Straight Rye Whisky, featuring a mashbill comprised of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, and 15% Corn.
Michter’s to Release Toasted Barrel Finish Rye
Michter’s has announced the first release of their US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye, releasing this month in limited quantities. Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is made by taking their straight rye and aging it in a second, custom-made barrel that has been toasted “to enhance the spice character in the rye while adding hints of dark toast and smoke.”