Kansas’s Union Horse Adds Cask Strength Rye

Union Horse Distilling Company has announced the re-release of its Barrel Strength Reunion Rye Whiskey. Previously offered as a limited release in 2014, the new Barrel Strength Reunion Rye Whiskey will now be included as one of the distillery’s primary offerings.

Crafted by Union Horse’s artisan distillers from a locally-sourced, 100 percent rye mash and bottled directly from hand-selected oak barrels, Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey weighs in at a proof of 112.3. Thus, it boasts the highest ABV of Union Horse’s spirits (56.15 percent).

“Despite being a limited release, the original run of Barrel Strength Reunion Rye Whiskey was incredibly popular. We’ve received many questions about its return over the past couple of years,” said Damian Garcia, director of sales and marketing, Union Horse Distilling Company. “This new batch of ‘Big Red’ has been in the works for quite some time and we’re excited for it to be part of our core lineup. Our hope is that it’s enjoyed it even more than the original.”

Each barrel of whiskey chosen for the new release of Barrel Strength Reunion Rye was carefully selected after months of tasting for complexity and richness before creating a batch directly from barrel to bottle – uncut and unfiltered. The spirit’s unique flavor is attributed to seasonal temperatures and storage affecting ABV/proof at time of bottling.

Barrel Strength Reunion Rye Whiskey is now available in retailers and restaurants offering Union Horse Distilling Company’s spirits and will be available for purchase online in early 2017.