Rye Whiskey

Sneak Peek: Old Pepper Bottled In Bond Rye Whiskey Review

Updated and corrected, June 19, 2023 By Richard Thomas Rating: B Several years ago, the Old Pepper brand was a fixture on round-ups of the best expressions of MGP’s ubiquitous 95% rye, 5% malted barley rye whiskey. It was near and dear to my heart for more than just that standing, however. When Amir Peay started Georgetown Trading Co. and ...

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Redemption Whiskey Appoints New Master Blender

Redemption Whiskey has hired Alan Kennedy as the brand’s new Master Blender. With nearly two decades of experience, Alan brings with him a strong foundation and deep passion for whiskey-making that stems from an extensive career in the culinary, hospitality, and wine and spirits industries. Alan will lead all aspects of production and innovation for Redemption, including its highly acclaimed ...

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Sneak Peek: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Review (2023)

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A few years ago, the folks in Lynchburg, Tennessee decided to do a special release of their relatively new rye whiskey (after a series of teaser releases, the flagship JD Rye came out in 2017) by taking it cask strength and single barrel. That was apparently well enough received that its now a permanent fixture: ...

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Scarlet Shade 14 Year Old Rye Whiskey Review

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Diageo’s Orphan Barrel line, which in practice is built around sourcing middle and ultra-aged whiskeys drawn from their worldwide portfolio specifically for the American market, has released its first-ever rye whiskey. Because Orphan Barrel has been around for a decade, its an interesting choice to do so now. The whiskey is sourced through an unnamed ...

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