Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. is spicing up its portfolio with the new release of its Straight Rye Whiskey.
Aged a minimum of four years, the small batch rye was fermented and distilled in a more traditional way, with a focus on a longer maturation.
Air dried for 18-24 months in charred white oak barrels, Blaum Bros. Straight Rye Whiskey is 100 proof (50% ABV) whiskey made from 92% rye, which was sourced from a single farm in Illinois, 5% smoked malt and 3% malted barley.
“With our Straight Rye Whiskey, we wanted to create something unique — a bit more spicy and smoky than most traditional offerings. It’s a bit of a unique take in rye whiskey, while still maintaining the traditional characteristics familiar to rye whiskey lovers,” says Mike Blaum, co-founder and chief distiller of the family-owned operation based in Galena, Illinois.
“This expression offers a mature rye with subtle caramel, vanilla and dried fruit notes paired with the robust rye spice that draws people into the category. We took our time with this one and are proud to have a delightful, mature 4 year-old rye from 53 gallon barrels,” adds CEO and distiller, Matt Blaum.
Now available in Colorado, Kentucky. Tennessee, Wisconsin and their home state of Illinois, the Blaum Bros. Straight Rye Whiskey retails for $49.99.
