Thirsty Thursday - Barrel Finished Ryes

Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye, 93 proof

Brooklyn, NY

Regular price: $49

Sale price: $44

The spirit is aged in American oak barrels which were previously used for 10 years for their signature bourbon. But this time some applewood staves were also added in the process to enhance the flavors with another dimension of aging. The nose offers a young distillate nose with citrus, green apples, star anise, cardamom, cloves and a touch of oak spices. The palate starts with rye spices with the addition of shaved oak. Some sweet corn aromas, nutmeg, orange zest join later. The finish has cardamom, white peppers, red apples and caramel sweetness.

Gray Wolf Solera Rye Whiskey, 93 proof

St. Michael’s, MD

Regular price: $50

Sale price: $45

Alembic pot distilled and aged in a progression of three casks, utilizing the solera method. It begins to develop in new charred North American oak barrels. Successive maturation evolves in port wine casks then finishes in Appalachian white oak vats. Gray Wolf boasts a rich nose and complex body. The signature peppery spice of the rye grain lingers yet is balanced with a softer sweet finish from the malted barley. Notes of cherry mingle with hints of leather where cinnamon and vanilla are equalized by the undertone of smokey oak

High Wire Distilling Revival Tawny Port Rye, 90 proof

Charleston, SC

Regular price: $75

Sale price: $45

Celebrating both tradition and innovation, this exquisite whiskey begins its life as Revival Rye Whiskey before maturing for an additional 6 months in fresh 225L Tawny Port casks. The result is a harmonious blend of bold rye spice wrapped in the luxurious sweetness of port wine, delivering notes of dried fruit, caramel, and a hint of oak.

Tumblin’ Dice 7 year old Straight Rye finished in Laird’s Apple Jack Casks, 118.9 proof

Lawrenceburg, IN

Regular price: $85

Sale price: $75

Laird & Company (Laird’s) is the oldest-licensed producer of spirits in the US, and its apple brandy—one of the last of a legacy of apple-based spirits once widely produced in New Jersey—is prized by bartenders and drinks aficionados alike. Recognizing the flavor potential of these brandy barrels, Proof and Wood employs them to finish a classic rye recipe, already with its own handsome seven-year age statement. The result is a whiskey tailored to late-night musings, fireplace or screened porch not included.

Catoctin Creek Roundhouse Rye Maple Syrup Casks, 111 proof

Purcellville, VA

Regular price: $90

Sale price: $80

This expression is finished in a maple syrup barrel, which gives a velvety maple note to an already extraordinary whisky. Released at approximately 55% ABV (it varies depending on the individual barrels), this is seriously strong whisky!  Delicious, dark, complex and ridiculously smooth for the proof, with notes of chocolate, tanned leather, and tobacco.

Toronto Cocktail

2 oz Rye Whiskey

¼ oz Fernet-Branca

¼ oz simple syrup

1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters