Distiller Notes
The Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) partnered with Buffalo Trace Distillery to make this batch of Straight Rye Whiskey. Distilled from the same high quality grains as other straight rye whiskeys from Buffalo Trace, this Kosher spirit was aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels.
After aging for seven years, this Straight Rye Whiskey was bottled at 94 proof. The bottling lines were completely cleaned beforehand and no contact was made with non-Kosher spirits. Released after Passover each year, this Straight Rye Whiskey is big and brash, honoring the spirit of America’s oldest continually-operating distillery.
Proof: 94
Known for its peppery, spicy bite, Rye serves as the ideal base for cocktails like the Sazerac, Manhattan or Old Fashioned. In order for a spirit to be labeled an American Rye Whiskey, the mash bill must be comprised of at least 51% rye grain. The remainder of the mash is most often a combination of malted barley, wheat or corn. After distillation is complete, the spirit is transferred to unused, charred white oak barrels for a minimum of two years, though many producers choose to age longer.