Distillery: Contract distilled by Jim Rutledge at Castle & Key Distillery

Region: Kentucky, USA

Age Statement: No Age Statement (NAS); aged at least 4 years

Mash Bill: Blend of three high-rye mash bills:

• 80% Rye, 12% Yellow Corn, 8% Malted Barley
• 77% Rye, 14% Yellow Corn, 9% Malted Barley
• 81% Rye, 12% Yellow Corn, 7% Malted Barley

Proof & ABV: 116.7 Proof (58.35% ABV)

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Butterscotch and creamy caramel lead to toasted oak and spicy peppers.
• Palate: Buttercream and shishito peppers give way to apples and pears, with cloves and rye spice on the finish.
• Finish: Long and memorable, with leather, oak, and brown butter.

Production & Aging:
Crafted from 189 barrels, aged in multiple locations in Kentucky to develop a balanced profile. This is the first Blue Run Rye Whiskey to be bottled at barrel proof and was distilled by Jim Rutledge at Castle & Key Distillery.

Distinctive Characteristics:
Features a blend of three rye mash bills for complexity. It balances the characteristic spice of rye with the smoothness and depth of a fine bourbon.

Ideal Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat for the fullest expression, or add a splash of water to open up the flavors. Excellent for classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, where its spice and depth can shine.