In 2011, Bulleit got into rye whiskey just in time for the craze in rye whiskeys by introducing Bulleit Rye, sourced from the 95% rye, 5% malted barley stock whiskey made at what is now known as MGP. It was excellent timing, as rye whiskey was about to experience a short, but very sharp, shortage, driven in large part by ...

A fan favorite is back, as Michter’s will be releasing US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey this April 2019. Michter’s Master Distiller Pamela Heilmann observed, “Since I joined Michter’s, I’ve developed a greater appreciation of how good American Rye can be. I think this US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is really exceptional.” Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson shared Pam’s ...

By Randall H. Borkus Rating: C Clyde May’s is a brand owned by Conecuh Brands, which was founded in 2014. In September 2018, Clyde May’s built on their Alabama Whiskey game (presumably something like Early Times with some apple flavor added) and got in the rye game and released Clyde May’s Straight Rye Whiskey. This rye whiskey is aged a ...

Pittsburgh’s Wigle Whiskey has paved the way for a future expansion by buying their existing building and the three-story building next door. This will more than double their existing square footage. The distillery has not announced any specifics regarding expansion plans beyond the real estate acquisitions at this time.

By Richard Thomas Rating: B Brown-Forman has decided to deliver a new rye whiskey through its Old Forester brand. Aside from the obvious feature of having a new rye whiskey on the shelf, this is noteworthy for two reasons. In a minor historical point, Old Forester has never had a rye before, so this is a first for the brand. ...