High Plains Rye Whiskey

High Plains Rye Whiskey is a blended straight rye from Jim Rutledge, the former Four Roses master distiller who spent nearly five decades in Kentucky whiskey before launching his own J.W. Rutledge Distillery projects. Rather than a single-source rye, High Plains is a blend of five straight ryes from four American distilleries: MGP in Indiana, Middle West Spirits in Ohio, Kentucky Artisan Distillery and New York Distilling Company, bottled at 97 proof.

The idea is that a well-blended whiskey can be greater than the sum of its parts, and the reviews back it up. The Whiskey Wash scored it 7 out of 10, describing light cinnamon spice and honeysuckle on the nose with marzipan and praline, almond, praline and cashew with cinnamon on the palate, and a long, slightly sweet finish, recommending it especially for bourbon drinkers exploring rye. It carries the rye grain front and center, like sticking your head in a bag of rye bread, then balances it with baking spice and toasted oak sweetness. A thoughtful rye from one of the most respected names in the business.

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