Templeton Rye is a smooth, spicy rye whiskey with a clean finish, based on the original Prohibition-era recipe from Templeton, Iowa, and aged in charred new American oak barrels.
When Prohibition outlawed alcohol in 1920, many enterprising residents of the small town of Templeton, Iowa, chose to become outlaws, producing a high-caliber, much sought-after rye known as Templeton Rye, or The Good Stuff to those in the know. Legend has it that it was Al Capone's whiskey of choice, the one he served to friends and family.
The brand was legally re-established in Templeton by Scott Bush and Meryl Kerkhoff, the son of an original bootlegger, and introduced in 2006, and in 2017 Templeton broke ground on its own distillery in Iowa. Based on the original Prohibition-era recipe and aged in charred new oak barrels, it honors the town's bootlegging heritage.
An unmistakable rye, Templeton is smooth and spicy with a clean finish: a clean, well-balanced rye that delivers classic Iowa rye character, spicy, smooth and endlessly versatile. It is a Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Small town, strong spirit. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks, or let its spice drive a Manhattan, an Old Fashioned or a 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.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rye spice, oak.
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Palate: Smooth and spicy.
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Finish: Clean.
Specifications
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Brand: Templeton Rye, Templeton, Iowa
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Style: Rye whiskey
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Aging: Charred new American oak
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, or stir a Manhattan or a Sazerac.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story behind Templeton?
A Prohibition-era bootleg rye from Templeton, Iowa.
Was it really Al Capone's whiskey?
Legend says it was his whiskey of choice, The Good Stuff.
What does it taste like?
Smooth and spicy with a clean finish.
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