SUBSCRIBER ONLY PRODUCT: Pursuit United 54% Blended Rye (750ml) - Bourbon Brothers Australia
SUBSCRIBER ONLY PRODUCT: Pursuit United 54% Blended Rye (750ml) - Bourbon Brothers Australia
SUBSCRIBER ONLY PRODUCT: Pursuit United 54% Blended Rye (750ml) - Bourbon Brothers Australia
SUBSCRIBER ONLY PRODUCT: Pursuit United 54% Blended Rye (750ml) - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Pursuit United 54% Blended Rye (750ml)

$149.00
Overview

Expertly crafted with an unwavering dedication to quality, Pursuit United 54% Blended Rye is a harmonious blend of regional American rye whiskies from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Maryland. This meticulously crafted spirit embodies the essence of superior whiskey. Pursuit Whiskey is owned by Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman,  creators of Bourbon Pursuit, the #1 whiskey podcast and the proclaimed “Official Podcast of Bourbon”. As expected, they know their stuff!!

If you wonder why this whiskey is so good, it becomes evident when you know the mash bills are derived from three gold standard distillers:


  • Kentucky: Sourced from Bardstown Bourbon Company, known for its modern transparency and expert blending. Their rye contributes the rich, spicy core of the blend (95% rye, 5% malted barley).
  • Tennessee: Produced by Undisclosed Tennessee Distillery (widely understood in the industry to be Chattanooga Whiskey Co.), offering a softer, sweeter profile thanks to its inclusion of corn (70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barley).
  • Maryland: Supplied by Sagamore Spirit Distillery in Baltimore, whose 95% rye, 5% malted barley whiskey delivers that classic Mid-Atlantic spice and floral nuance.

This combination delivers both the sweet corn richness of the South and the spicy, herbal intensity Maryland and Kentucky ryes are famous for. Expect a bold yet refined spirit layered with spice, caramel, honey, and toasted oak, underpinned by that classic rye zest. Bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV), Pursuit Rye delivers a rich, full-bodied experience that rewards both neat sipping and crafted cocktails.

Behind the bottle stands the team from the award-winning Pursuit Spirits, known for their expertise and innovation in blending. For those who appreciate rye’s spicy sophistication and handcrafted authenticity, Pursuit United Rye represents a new standard. Proudly non-chill filtered and free from additives, it’s an honest expression of American craftsmanship.

Product Details

Brand Pursuit United
Producer Pursuit Spirits
Category Rye Whiskey
Style Blended Straight Rye, Triple Batch
Region Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Mash Bill Blend of three straight rye whiskeys from Bardstown Bourbon Co. and Sagamore Spirit
Age Statement NAS (No Age Statement)
ABV 54% (108 Proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak (component whiskeys)
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Caramelised brown sugar, dried tart cherries and cinnamon
  • Palate: Sweet rye upfront with balanced oak, moving into cinnamon and baked green apple
  • Finish: A mix of citrus, mint, tea and clove that keeps unfolding

More sweet than spicy thanks to the corn-heavy component in the blend, so it lands closer to bourbon than a typical rye.

What sets this bottle apart

  • A genuine blend of three rye whiskeys from two different states
  • Built to appeal to bourbon drinkers, sweeter and rounder than most rye
  • Bottled at 108 proof, non chill filtered
  • Created by the team behind the Bourbon Pursuit podcast
  • A decorated blend, picking up medals across several major competitions

Distillery Information

Pursuit Spirits was founded by Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman, the pair behind Bourbon Pursuit, the whiskey industry's most listened-to podcast. Rather than distilling their own whiskey, Pursuit partners with distilleries around the country and blends their whiskeys together, drawing on years of industry interviews and tastings to find combinations that work.

Pursuit United Rye brings together three straight rye whiskeys from Bardstown Bourbon Company in Kentucky and Sagamore Spirit in Maryland, blending different mash bills and barrel conditions into a single, cohesive bottle.

Awards & Recognition

  • Double Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2023)
  • Double Gold – ASCOT Awards (2023)
  • Top 20 American Whiskeys – Whisky Advocate (2024)
  • Platinum - ASCOT Awards
  • Gold Medal - SIP Awards
  • Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition

Who this bottle is for

  • Bourbon drinkers curious about rye but put off by the usual spice
  • Rye fans after something sweeter and more rounded than the norm
  • Anyone who follows Bourbon Pursuit and wants to try what the guys built
  • Collectors after aN awarded, genuinely different blend

How to enjoy

  • Best neat to get the full run of flavours from nose to finish
  • A drop of water softens the proof without losing the sweetness
  • Works well in a Manhattan if you want the sweeter profile to shine

Why we curate it

Pursuit United Rye is proof that a good blend can genuinely change how you think about a category. Sweet where most rye goes spicy, and built by people who've spent years talking to the best in the business about what makes whiskey work. Well awarded, a bit different, and worth having on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: Inviting waves of spiced honey, orange peel, cinnamon, and toasted oak, followed by hints of vanilla and herbal mint.

PALATE: Smooth yet assertive, revealing brown sugar, baking spice, caramel, and dried stone fruit, balanced with rye’s signature heat and depth.

FINISH: Long and lingering with pepper, cocoa, and charred oak, leaving a warm, satisfying glow.