Crater Lake Rock and Rye is a ready-to-drink cocktail from Crater Lake Spirits at Bendistillery in Bend, Oregon, bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof).
It is created with Crater Lake Rye Whiskey, made from 100% rye grain and Cascade Mountain water, combined with dark cherry, blood orange and house-made bitters.
The Rock and Rye was the toast of the town in 1880, a whiskey classic from the same golden era as the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned.
Subtly sweet at the onset, it opens into rich notes of toffee that give way to a distinct peppery finish.
It is a whiskey-forward cocktail in a bottle: just pour over ice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rye spice, dark cherry and orange peel.
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Palate: Subtly sweet, with rich toffee and blood orange.
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Finish: Distinctly peppery.
Specifications
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Producer: Crater Lake Spirits (Bendistillery), Bend, Oregon
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Style: Rock and Rye bottled cocktail
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Base: Crater Lake Rye Whiskey (100% rye)
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Flavour: Dark cherry, blood orange, house-made bitters
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ABV: 30% (60 proof)
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Origin: Oregon, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Crater Lake Rock and Rye is ready to drink: just pour it over ice in a rocks glass and add an orange twist or a dark cherry. It is also good neat at room temperature, where the toffee and rye spice open up. For a longer drink, top it with ginger ale or soda water over ice, or warm it gently with a cinnamon stick for a cold-weather toddy. It is a fun way to taste an 1880s favourite side by side with an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. Pair it with smoked brisket, barbecue, aged cheese and pecan pie. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Rock and Rye?
A sweetened rye whiskey drink that was the toast of the town in 1880.
What is it made with?
Crater Lake Rye Whiskey with dark cherry, blood orange and house-made bitters.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 30% ABV, or 60 proof.
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