Blue Sky, Heat’s Dry, Try a Rye
FLIGHT FEE $14.00
It’s rye season, and we’re not shy about it. This trio of pours delivers enough spice to make the sun sigh and enough depth to make your taste buds testify. Whether you’re escaping the dry heat or chasing the last slice of peach pie, these summer-ready sips will keep your spirits anything but dry.
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Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Rye–Columbus, OH (BIN 440, Proof 96).
The nose opens with bold notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and smoked oak, accented by hints of amaretto, brown sugar, and ginger. On the palate, the pumpernickel rye brings a distinct spiciness, complemented by black licorice, cherry lozenge sweetness, and a rich, oily mouthfeel. Flavors of pecan, leather, toasted nuts, caramel, and baking spices add depth. The finish is medium to long, with lingering spice, pepper, pipe tobacco, and a touch of smokiness. -
Fingerlakes Distilling McKenzie Empire Rye – Burdett, NY (BIN 443, Proof 91).
This rye whiskey opens with a bold nose of spice, oak, dried fruits, orange peel, leather, and nutmeg. The palate is rich and full-bodied, featuring dark dried fruits, cherry, vanilla, pepper, and cinnamon, all rounded out by a subtle grapey sweetness from its sherry cask finish. The finish lingers with warming spice, gentle sweetness, and a touch of dryness for balance. -
Sagamore Spirits Cask Strength Rye – Baltimore, MD (BIN 437, Proof 112)
This whiskey opens with bold cinnamon on the nose, backed by clove, vanilla, and touches of caramel cake, herbs, and citrus zest. The palate offers a rich blend of dark chocolate, black pepper, brown sugar, and honey, balanced by classic rye spice and a hint of florals. The finish is long and warming, with lingering black and white pepper, vanilla, tart orange, and a touch of dry oak.
Rise of New York Ryes
FLIGHT FEE $15.50
A celebration of the historic grain that dominated NY whiskies pre-Revolutionary War, New York-grown rye tends to be a bit more aromatic and fruitier than Kentucky grown rye.
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Hudson Do the Rye Thing– (BIN 404, Proof 92)
The nose is warm and inviting, with baked apple, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a hint of dark cherry. The palate follows with caramel, baking spices, cedar, and black pepper, leading to a long, rich finish of lemon zest and cinnamon spice. -
Fort Hamilton Double Barrel Rye –(BIN 414, Proof 92)
The nose is light and airy, with vanilla, apple, brown sugar, and subtle spice. The palate has a creamy texture, starting with vanilla before shifting to caramel and spice, leading to a finish of burnt brown sugar, oak, and rye spice. -
Taconic Distillery Fox & Hare Straight Rye Whiskey–(BIN 420, Proof 125).
At 125 proof, each flavor note is cranked up to 11.
The nose is rich and spiced, with fresh buttered bread, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and a hint of brown sugar. The palate continues the theme with stronger butter notes balancing the sweetness of brown sugar against warming spices, leading to a light-medium mouthfeel and a long, satisfying finish.