Taconic Distillery Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey

Boldness distilled. Taconic Distillery’s Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey arrives at a potent 115 proof, yet it’s remarkably smooth. Crafted in upstate New York from a nearly pure 95% rye mash and aged at least six years, it delivers a graceful complexity you don’t expect at cask strength. Think warm nutmeg, whispering clove, and deep rye spice dancing through every drop. It’s not watered down. It’s unfiltered. Pure, rugged, and unexpectedly refined. Neat—or with a splash of water—it rewards boldly.

Nose: Rye spice warms instantly, softened by gentle floral sweetness and a whisper of nutmeg.

Palate: Lush and oily; waves of rye heat, caramel, baking spice, and a hint of vanilla swirl richly.

Finish: Long and layered—clove and dry oak linger with a final flicker of black pepper warmth.

Offset the spice with creamy blue cheese or aged Gouda for balance. Roasted pork with apple compote mirrors its fruity warmth. Dark chocolate or molasses cookies echo its baking spice. Feeling rustic? Try crispy rye crackers topped with smoked country ham—pure, honest, soulful.