Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey

Premium bourbon brand Smokeye Hill Whiskey just released its first rye whiskey: the Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey. The new spirit is now available for purchase and is the first rye whiskey crafted with blue corn in the market. The limited edition release has fewer than 1,400 cases produced. 

Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey is crafted from a four-grain mashbill of rye, heirloom blue corn, yellow corn and malted barley, according to the distillery. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, then barreled and matured in Colorado Springs at 6,100 ft in 30-gallon American white oak casks charred to Nos. 2, 3, and 4. 

The rye whiskey features notes of butterscotch, honey, warm spice and dried fig on the nose, according to the distillery, with a palate of caramel, cinnamon, dried apricot, vanilla, oak and pepper.

“Our Barrel Proof Rye spends five years aging to develop depth and complexity, before a percentage of our flagship bourbon is blended in, ensuring that the signature Smokeye Hill profile shines through,” said Smokeye Hill founder Blake Johns in a news release. “This rye, like our bourbons, is about creating something fresh and distinct, while honoring the craftsmanship and character of Smokeye Hill’s Southwestern heritage.”

The final proof of the Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Rye will vary slightly by batch, according to the distillery, ranging from 131.2 to 131.7. It’s available for an SRP of $89.99 in select stores across Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, Washington and Texas, with nationwide online availability through Seelbachs, Spirits Network and Keg N Bottle.

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