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Elijah Craig STRAIGHT RYE
The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness.
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AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
PLATINUM Best of Class
SIP Awards,
2020
Double Gold
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021, 2022
Top 10 of 2020
Whisky Advocate,
2020
CELEBRATED BY EXPERTS.
ENJOYED BY ALL.
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"Priced a notch below comparable peers, this rye delivers powerful flavors that feel excitingly untamed, and will impress bourbon and rye lovers alike."
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“An excellent value, all-purpose rye…I can see this coming into my regular rotation immediately.”
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“A solid example of the style…Destined to fill a role as a cocktail workhorse in higher-class establishments.”
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“Rock-solid heft and flavor that doesn’t quit.”
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“Very nicely balanced and approachable. This is a solid addition to the category, and at a very reasonable price.”
THE RYE MASHBILL
While the distillation process for Straight Rye is
similar to our Small Batch Bourbon, the difference
lies in the mashbill. It’s 51% rye grain instead
of corn: the legal requirement for this style
of American Whiskey.
TASTING NOTES STRAIGHT RYE
“On the palate, it’s like butter,
drenching down the jawline
and hitting
the tongue with a cadre of spice, from
cinnamon to black pepper.”
FRED MINNICK
Color:
Medium chestnut
Aroma:
Dark chocolate with spices
and a hint of smoke
Taste:
Rich baking spices and honey backed up
with smooth oak influence
Finish:
Long and lingering
Proof:
94 Proof
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ONE BARREL.
MANY EXPRESSIONS.
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Our barrels may look the same on the
outside; but it’s what’s inside that sets them apart.
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