Laws San Luis Valley Straight Rye Bonded was the first rye whiskey Bottled in Bond in Colorado history, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
It hails from San Luis Valley rye grain of a single season, shaped by Laws Whiskey House as the single distiller, then aged in its federally bonded rickhouse for at least four years. The mash bill is 95% heirloom rye and 5% heirloom barley, matured in new 53-gallon charred oak barrels.
The rye is grown by the Cody family, who have cultivated this low-yield, semi-wild grain in Colorado's San Luis Valley, around 8,000 feet above sea level, since the 1930s.
The aroma brings sweet grass with honey and brine. Cooling notes of wild mint and fennel lead to deeper accents of sea salt, orange tea and brown sugar, and it finishes with tobacco and a rich, buttery mouthfeel.
Enjoy it neat or in a rye 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.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Sweet grass with honey and brine.
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Palate: Wild mint and fennel, then sea salt, orange tea and brown sugar.
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Finish: Tobacco notes and a rich, buttery mouthfeel.
Specifications
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Producer: Laws Whiskey House
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Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Bottled in Bond
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Mash Bill: 95% heirloom rye, 5% heirloom barley
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Age: At least 4 years
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% 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, with a splash of water, or in a Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with smoked meats, rye bread or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it historic?
It was the first Bottled in Bond rye in Colorado history.
What is the mash bill?
95% heirloom rye and 5% heirloom barley.
Where is the rye grown?
In Colorado's San Luis Valley, on the Cody family farm.
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