About Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

About Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey
Rye Whisky must contain a minimum of 51% rye grain, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels. A small amount of straight Rye whiskey is bottled and marketed, but most of the industry production is blended into other whiskies to give them additional character and structure. Canadians frequently refer to their whisky as "Rye," though it is in fact made primarily from corn or wheat. A Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey will undergo additional maturation in one or more barrels, the previous contents of which contribute to the aromas and flavors of the final product. Examples include but are not limited to used Rum, Cognac, Port, Sherry, Madeira, Stout, and maple barrels.

Top Picks for Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

KOVAL Distillery Maple Syrup Cask Finish Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
95 points
$50
Whether you like a Negroni or Rye whiskey, you need to start sipping this Rye and contemplate making a Boulevardier immediately.
Awards: 2022 Best Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey
Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye Cask-Finished Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #28
93 points
$49
Like drinking a heavily spiced apple pie with a Whiskey flambée.
Widow Jane Apple Wood Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #11
93 points
$49
A nicely executed cask-finished Rye Whiskey that deftly uses wood finishing to add sweet creaminess and depth to a spicy foundation.
Ty Iechyd Da Distillery Double Barrel PX Sherry Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey
93 points
$59
A creamy and fruity Rye that is texturally rich; wild and worth the bottle.
Brothers’ 1910 Empire Rye, Cask Finished Straight Rye Whiskey
91 points
$68
A somewhat rustic but very interesting nonetheless Rye for adventurous drammers and cocktailians.
The Globe Proof and Wood 8 Year Old Bourbon and Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey
90 points
$70
A tasty and spicy sipper that would truly excel in an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier and only further elevate the spicy orange essence of this Whiskey.