The Wiseman Rye Whiskey (from Kentucky Owl) - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Kentucky Owl
The Wiseman Rye Whiskey (from Kentucky Owl) - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Kentucky Owl

The Wiseman Rye Whiskey (from Kentucky Owl)

$89.00
(5.0)
Overview
Kentucky Straight Rye · 95% Rye Mash Bill · Kentucky, USA · 50.4% ABV (100.8 Proof)

Kentucky Owl's Wiseman Rye is distilled in Kentucky on a 95% rye mash bill, which isn't something you see too often outside a handful of other distilleries. Rated 94 points by Tasting Panel Magazine and awarded Double Platinum at the 2023 Ascot Awards, it's built a solid reputation since launching in 2022.

Aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100.8 proof, it's got the spice you'd expect from a high rye mash bill, but with more sweetness than most.

Product Details

Production & Craftsmanship

A 95% rye mash bill distilled in Kentucky, which is rare for the region. Aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100.8 proof.

Mash Bill 95% rye, 5% malted barley
Age Statement NAS, minimum 4 years
Cask Type New charred American oak barrels
Release Type Standard, ongoing release (introduced April 2022)

Product Details

Category American Whiskey
Style Kentucky Straight Rye
Region Kentucky, USA
Distillery Bardstown Bourbon Company (for Kentucky Owl)
Mash Bill 95% rye, 5% malted barley
ABV 50.4% (100.8 proof)
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA
Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey, light rye, and apricot, with a touch of caramel and pear.

Palate: Rye spice, raisin, and honey, with lightly toasted oak.

Finish: Rye spice again, backed by honey and brown sugar sweetness.

What sets this bottle apart
  • A 95% rye mash bill distilled in Kentucky, rare for the region
  • More sweetness than you'd expect from a high rye whiskey
  • Bottled at 100.8 proof, enough grunt for rye fans
  • Double Platinum winner at the 2023 Ascot Awards
  • Sits alongside Wiseman Bourbon in Kentucky Owl's standard lineup
Distillery Information

Wiseman Rye is distilled by Bardstown Bourbon Company for Kentucky Owl, using a 95% rye mash bill more commonly associated with distilleries outside Kentucky. It launched in April 2022 as an ongoing release, sitting alongside Wiseman Bourbon in Kentucky Owl's standard range.

Awards & Recognition

  • 94 Points, Tasting Panel Magazine (2022)
  • Double Platinum, Ascot Awards 2023
  • Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Who this bottle is for

This bottle is for rye drinkers who want spice without losing the sweetness, and for bourbon fans looking to branch into rye without going too far from familiar territory. The 95% rye mash bill gives it more spice than most Kentucky ryes, but the honey and fruit notes keep it approachable. It's also a solid pick for anyone who wants a rye with enough proof to hold up in a Manhattan without getting lost.

How to enjoy

Best enjoyed neat. A few drops of water opens up the honey and spice nicely. Also a solid choice for a Manhattan if you want more rye character in the glass.

Why we curate it

At Bourbon Brothers, we recommend The Wiseman Rye for customers who want:

  • A Kentucky rye with a mash bill you'd normally expect from elsewhere
  • Rye spice balanced by genuine honey and fruit sweetness
  • An award-winning bottle at a fair price
  • A step up from the usual ryes on the shelf

Spicy, sweet, and a bit different. Worth having on hand.