Laws San Luis Valley Straight Rye is a terroir-driven, unapologetic rye whiskey made from 100% heirloom rye grown 7,500 feet above sea level in Colorado's San Luis Valley, aged four-plus years and bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV).
The Cody family has been cultivating this low-yield, semi-wild rye grain in the San Luis Valley since the 1930s, and Laws fell in love with how it ferments and distils. The whiskey is made by Laws Whiskey House in Denver using a labour-intensive open-air, on-grain sour mash process, then aged in new 53-gallon charred oak barrels. It is luxurious in texture and generous in perfume.
The nose is floral and perfumed, with baking spice and orange oil. Flavours of black tea, sweet mint, salted toffee, orange peel and stewed fig follow, finishing with a radiant green peppercorn spice.
A Colorado flagship rye, it makes a fine gift for rye lovers.
Enjoy it neat or in a Manhattan.
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.
Rye whiskey is made from a mash rich in rye grain, which gives a spicier, drier character than bourbon.
A straight whiskey must be aged at least two years in new charred oak containers, with nothing added but water.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Floral and perfumed, baking spice and orange oil.
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Flavour: Black tea, sweet mint, salted toffee, orange peel and stewed fig.
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Finish: Radiant green peppercorn spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Laws Whiskey House
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Style: Straight Rye Whiskey
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Mash Bill: 100% heirloom rye (Cody family farm)
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Age: 4+ years
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Proof / ABV: 95 proof (47.5% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: New 53-gallon charred oak barrels
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Region: Denver, Colorado, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat or in a Manhattan. It pairs with figs, salted caramel or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the rye grown?
At 7,500 feet in Colorado's San Luis Valley, by the Cody family.
What is the mash bill?
100% heirloom rye.
How long is it aged?
Four-plus years in new charred oak barrels.
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