Rossville Union Bottled in Bond is a six-year-old straight rye whiskey from Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 700ml bottle.
Ross & Squibb operates within the storied distillery campus in Lawrenceburg, one of the most prolific whiskey-producing facilities in the United States. While its 95% rye recipe is the backbone of many ryes, this bottled-in-bond deliberately zags: a 51% rye, 49% malted barley grain bill created to showcase what high barley content can do inside a rye. It scored 90 points from Whisky Advocate.
As a bottled-in-bond whiskey, it comes from one distilling season, aged in a bonded warehouse and bottled at exactly 100 proof. The heavy malted barley brings a rounder, bready sweetness alongside rye spice.
The vintage-style label makes it a handsome gift.
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.
Malted barley adds bready, cereal sweetness that softens the rye's peppery spice.
Bottled-in-bond rules guarantee a single season's spirit, at least four years old, at 100 proof.
Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has been home to whiskey production since the 1800s.
A splash of water brings out the malt and honey notes.
It makes a rich, balanced Manhattan.
Tasting Notes
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Grain: 51% rye, 49% malted barley.
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Character: Bready malt with rye spice.
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Strength: Bottled in bond, 100 proof.
Specifications
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Distillery: Ross & Squibb, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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Style: Straight rye whiskey, bottled in bond
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Mash Bill: 51% rye, 49% malted barley
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Age: 6 years
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Indiana, USA
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or stir a Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with rye bread, smoked ham or aged cheddar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is unusual about the mash bill?
It is 49% malted barley, far more than most ryes.
How old is it?
Six years.
Where is it made?
Ross & Squibb in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
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