Masterson's 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Masterson's 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Masterson's 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey

$159.00
Overview
Straight Rye Whiskey | Alberta Distillers, Canada - 10 Years - 45% ABV

Masterson's 10 Year Old is made from a 100% unmalted rye mash bill, distilled at Alberta Distillers in Canada - one of the country's most respected rye producers - and aged a full 10 years in virgin charred oak. Named after Bat Masterson, the Canadian born lawman and gunfighter of the American Old West, it backs up the name with a rye that has earned its own reputation.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Masterson's
Producer 35 Maple Street, distilled at Alberta Distillers, Canada
Country / Region Canada, Alberta (bottled in California)
Style Straight Rye Whiskey
Mash Bill 100% unmalted rye
Age Statement 10 Years
ABV 45% (90 proof)
Cask Type Virgin charred American oak barrels
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Permanent range
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Oak, tropical and stone fruit including banana, peach and apricot, with vanilla, dried tobacco and pepper.
  • Palate: Honey and caramel up front, moving into cinnamon, allspice and pepper, with fruit and a touch of licorice.
  • Finish: Long for a Canadian rye, pepper and cinnamon fading into sweet fruit and brown sugar, with tobacco and leather lingering.
What sets this bottle apart
  • Made from a 100% rye mash bill, rare even among rye whiskeys
  • A full 10 years in virgin charred oak, well beyond most Canadian rye
  • Distilled at Alberta Distillers, one of the most respected rye producers in Canada
  • Named after Bat Masterson, the Canadian born Old West lawman and gunfighter
  • Named Canadian Whiskey of the Year in 2017
Distillery Information

Masterson's comes from 35 Maple Street, a California based company that sources its rye from Alberta Distillers in Canada, sometimes called Canada's own MGP for how widely other brands rely on its whiskey. The rye itself is 100% unmalted grain, aged a full 10 years in virgin charred oak, well beyond what most Canadian rye sees before bottling.

Awards & Recognition

  • Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015: 96.5 points, Best Canadian Whisky
  • International Spirits Competition 2016: Whisky of the Year
  • International Spirits Competition 2016: Gold Medal
  • Canadian Whisky of the Year 2017

Who this bottle is for
  • Rye drinkers after something older and more complex than the usual bottle
  • Fans of 100% rye mash bills chasing the grain forward character
  • Whiskey collectors keen on award winning Canadian rye
  • Anyone building out a proper rye shelf
How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat in a proper glass
  • Let it sit for a few minutes to open up
  • A splash of water can bring out more of the fruit and spice
  • A slow sipper, not one to rush

Why we curate it

Masterson's 10 Year Old is proof that Canadian rye can hold its own against anything on the shelf. A 100% rye mash bill, a full decade in virgin oak, and a stack of real awards to back it up. A proper step up bottle for anyone who already knows their way around a whiskey shelf and wants to try something a bit different.