{"product_id":"crater-lake-estate-rye-whiskey-5-year-93-proof-750ml","title":"Crater Lake Estate Rye Whiskey 5 Year 93 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrater Lake Estate Rye is a straight American rye whiskey grown, distilled and aged entirely at the distillery in Bend, Oregon, made from 100% rye and aged at least five years, bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt begins with just 14 acres of legacy rye grain and lava rock-filtered water. Once each year, the 100% rye mash from a single season's harvest is distilled in single batches and then aged in Oregon's high desert, where the exceptionally clean air helps make a whiskey that strikes a beautiful balance between oak and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Estate\" means everything is done on site in a single location: growing the grain, milling, distilling, ageing and bottling. Crater Lake Spirits, part of Bendistillery, has been producing fine spirits since 1996, well before the current craft boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect the bold spice of an all-rye mash, rounded by five years in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true taste of Oregon, it makes a fine gift for rye lovers and anyone who values grain-to-glass craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey made from 100% rye has no corn to soften it, so it shows the grain's full spice and herbal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA straight whiskey must be aged at least two years in new charred oak containers with nothing added but water; five years gives this rye a fuller oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBend sits on the dry, high desert side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains, where warm days and cool nights drive the whiskey in and out of the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crater Lake Spirits (Bendistillery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight American Rye Whiskey, estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93 proof (46.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bend, Oregon, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or use it in a Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with smoked meats, aged cheddar or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does estate mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grain is grown, distilled, aged and bottled at one site in Bend, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% rye from a single season's harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crater Lake Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023504470325,"sku":"VWS_200423121","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-14513.webp?v=1793657509","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/crater-lake-estate-rye-whiskey-5-year-93-proof-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}