Lock Stock & Barrel Vatted Straight Rye is a blend of hand-selected straight rye whiskeys from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alberta, Canada, aged from 4 to 18 years around a nine-year-old heart and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
Vatted refers to the traditional practice of marrying multiple mature whiskeys together until they reach balance, depth and harmony. Lock Stock & Barrel, from the Cooper Spirits Co., is known for its long-aged, 100% rye straight ryes, and this release brings that experience to a multi-origin blend.
It is full-bodied, built around maple, toffee, mace, clove, tobacco, dried fruit, rye spice, oak and warm pepper.
A layered, collectible rye, it makes a fine gift for rye fans.
Sip it neat, or use it in a Manhattan or Sazerac.
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.
Straight rye whiskey must be made from a mash of at least 51% rye, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water; Canadian rye follows its own rules, which is part of what makes a cross-border vatting unusual.
Each rye region brings a different accent: Kentucky and Indiana ryes tend toward spice and herbal mint, while long-aged Canadian ryes add depth and softness.
At 100 proof the blend carries good weight; a few drops of water open up the fruit and spice.
Tasting Notes
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Sweetness: Maple and toffee.
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Spice: Mace, clove, rye spice and pepper.
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Depth: Tobacco, dried fruit and oak.
Specifications
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Producer: Lock Stock & Barrel (Cooper Spirits Co.)
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Style: Vatted Straight Rye Whiskey
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Age: 4 to 18 years, nine-year heart
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Blend: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alberta straight ryes
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Region: North America
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or mix a Manhattan. It pairs with maple desserts, charcuterie or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does vatted mean?
Marrying several mature whiskeys together for balance.
Where do the ryes come from?
Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alberta, Canada.
How old are they?
From 4 to 18 years, with a nine-year-old heart.
Explore more in our Rye collection.
