{"product_id":"j-w-rutledge-high-plains-rye-blend-of-straight-rye-whiskeys-750ml","title":"J.W. Rutledge High Plains Rye Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh Plains Rye is a blend of five straight rye whiskeys from four distilleries in four states, selected and blended by former Four Roses master distiller Jim Rutledge and bottled at 97 proof (48.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Rutledge is one of the most respected American whiskey blenders of his generation. For the inaugural bottling of High Plains from his J.W. Rutledge Distillery, he brought together straight ryes of varying mash bills from Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Kentucky, Middle West Spirits in Ohio, MGP in Indiana and New York Distilling Company in New York, each with its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend is complex, opening with a sizzle of cayenne and clove and rounding into vanilla and caramel. Almond, praline and cashew appear with a zip of cinnamon, and the palate balances sweet baking spice, toasted oak, rye grain and wood sweetness. The finish is warm with cloves, brown sugar and cinnamon. Wine Enthusiast rated it 93 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a great gift for rye lovers and whiskey nerds alike.\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cayenne and clove, rounding into vanilla and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baking spice, toasted oak, almond and praline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloves, brown sugar and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e J.W. Rutledge Distillery (Jim Rutledge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of straight rye whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and New York distilleries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 proof (48.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\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 with a splash of water, or stir it into a Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with charcuterie, spiced nuts or gingerbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho blended it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim Rutledge, former master distiller of Four Roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive straight rye whiskeys from four distilleries in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97 proof (48.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.W. Rutledge Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023544217909,"sku":"VWS_200424148","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-17457.webp?v=1793660420","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/j-w-rutledge-high-plains-rye-blend-of-straight-rye-whiskeys-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}