Rayzer's Edge is a cask-strength straight rye whiskey from The Distillarium in Yakima, Washington, distilled from rare Washington Gazelle rye, aged a minimum of six years in American oak and bottled non-chill filtered at 109 proof (54.5% ABV).
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but when life hands you a win by a hair, you take it and run: that is the fire behind Rayzer's Edge. The Gazelle rye is grown in Eastern Washington by Curtis Hennings of Spectrum Crop Development, and The Distillarium distills, ages and bottles everything on site from locally sourced grain. Never meant to be polite, it is a whiskey for those who prefer backbone: bold enough to sip neat, structured enough to stand up in a classic cocktail and complex enough to keep you coming back to the glass.
Rich, powerful and remarkably controlled, it opens with caramel, rye bread and fresh dough, leading to a palate with anise and bold rye spice and a long, complex finish.
The racehorse label makes it a striking gift for rye lovers.
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 must be aged at least two years in new charred oak.
Cask strength means it is bottled without dilution.
Washington State is a growing hub for Pacific Northwest rye.
Collectors of craft rye will want it on the shelf.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, rye bread, fresh dough.
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Palate: Anise, bold rye spice.
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Finish: Long and complex.
Specifications
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Distillery: The Distillarium, Yakima, Washington
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Style: Cask strength straight rye whiskey
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Grain: Washington Gazelle rye
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Age: Minimum 6 years, American oak
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Proof / ABV: 109 proof (54.5% ABV)
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Filtration: Non-chill filtered
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, add a few drops of water to open it up, or stir a bold Manhattan or Sazerac.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rye is used?
Rare Gazelle rye grown in Eastern Washington.
How old is it?
A minimum of six years.
What proof is it?
109 proof, non-chill filtered.
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