Bone Snapper X-Ray is the reserve straight rye whiskey from Backbone, made from 95% rye and 5% malted barley, distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, aged at least four years and bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV).
For X-Ray, Backbone uses the same barrels and mash bill as the original Bone Snapper rye, but only after they have aged four years or more. Between three and four years old, the flavor profile of these barrels starts to evolve: the youthful spice of the original gives way to a fuller, richer and more complex whiskey. Once that new profile is fully set, the whiskey is ready for bottling.
Backbone was crafted for those who understand that hard work, guts and determination make the difference. X-Ray is bottled in small batches, with the batch and proof marked on each label; this batch is 110 proof.
It makes a bold gift for rye fans who like their whiskey full-strength.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
A 95% rye mash bill is about as rye-forward as whiskey gets, which brings bold baking spice and pepper.
Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on the Ohio River, has been a center of American whiskey distilling since the 1800s.
Straight rye must be aged at least two years in new charred oak; at four years and up, the oak starts to round the spice into deeper caramel and dried fruit.
Specifications
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Brand: Backbone
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Style: Straight rye whiskey, reserve
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Mash Bill: 95% rye, 5% malted barley
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Distilled: Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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Age: 4+ years
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Proof / ABV: 110 proof (55% ABV)
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Region: USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with a few drops of water, or stir it into a bold Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with smoked meats, spiced nuts or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is X-Ray different from Bone Snapper?
Same barrels and mash bill, but only after four or more years of aging.
What is the mash bill?
95% rye and 5% malted barley.
What is the proof?
110 proof (55% ABV) for this batch.
Explore more in our Rye collection.
