Washington’s Dry Fly Distilling Releases First-Ever Rye Whiskey

The Whiskey Reviewer first covered Washington state’s Dry Fly Distilling a decade ago, and for most of that time the distillery has been known mainly for its wheat whiskeys. They are poised to break some new ground on Friday with the release of their first-ever rye whiskey. Dry Fly Distilling Rye Whiskey Batch #1 is made with a 100% rye mash single barrel, bottled at 90 proof and is available at only through online orders or at the distillery.

However, what makes this release most interesting is that it boasts a five year age statement. In another indicator of just how mature the small distillery, craft whiskey sector has become in America, the first rye whiskey to come from Dry Fly starts out as a five year old single barrel. Batch #1 is priced at $80 a bottle.