{"title":"Eastern Kille Distillery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"eastern-kille-10-year-single-barrel-michigan-bourbon","title":"Eastern Kille 10 Year Single Barrel Michigan Bourbon","description":"Eastern Kille Michigan Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel is a 10-year-aged bourbon from Rockford, Michigan, bottled at 50% ABV from carefully selected individual barrels. Each bottle represents the unique character of a single cask, showcasing the terroir of Michigan's Great Lakes region through a decade of patient aging in charred American oak.\n\nBorn from the rolling farmland of western Michigan, Eastern Kille Distillery captures the essence of Great Lakes whiskey-making in this exceptional single barrel offering. The distillery's commitment to traditional bourbon production methods, combined with Michigan's distinct climate patterns of harsh winters and warm summers, creates ideal conditions for developing complex flavors over ten years of aging.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, vanilla bean, dried apple, honey sweetness, subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, charred oak, dark fruit, cinnamon bark, maple syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long finish with warming spice, oak tannins, lingering sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichigan Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Kille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockford, Michigan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Selection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed straight to appreciate the single barrel character and decade of aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Appreciation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for comparing single barrel variations and exploring Michigan terroir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unique American whiskey for celebrating milestones and memorable evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Lakes Whiskey Tours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for understanding Michigan's emerging bourbon heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Eastern Kille 10 Year Single Barrel taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Kille 10 Year Single Barrel delivers rich oak and vanilla flavors developed over a decade of aging, with notes of caramel, dried fruit, and warming spices. The single barrel nature means each bottle offers unique character variations while maintaining the distillery's signature Michigan bourbon profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eastern Kille Single Barrel good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this 10-year single barrel bourbon can elevate premium cocktails, it's best appreciated neat or with a splash of water to fully experience its unique single barrel character. For cocktails, consider saving this special bottling for occasions when the bourbon is the star ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Eastern Kille 10 Year Single Barrel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this bourbon neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its complexity, or add a few drops of water to open up the flavors. The 100 proof strength provides excellent balance between intensity and approachability, making it perfect for slow, contemplative sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Eastern Kille different from other bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Kille represents Michigan's unique terroir in bourbon-making, with the state's distinct climate cycles contributing to the whiskey's development. As a single barrel offering with 10 years of age, each bottle captures the individual character of one specific cask from this emerging Great Lakes distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eastern Kille 10 Year worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10-year single barrel offering provides excellent value for aged American whiskey, especially from Michigan's growing craft distilling scene. 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Bottled at 90 proof, this straight bourbon showcases four years of patient aging in the variable climate of western Michigan, where seasonal temperature swings coax deep flavors from charred oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Eastern Kille Distillery embodies the spirit of craft distilling in the Midwest. Founded on principles of quality and tradition, the distillery harnesses Michigan's pristine water sources and benefits from the state's dramatic seasonal temperature variations—conditions that accelerate the whiskey's interaction with oak, creating complexity typically found in older expressions from warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla custard, toasted oak, fresh orchard apples, hint of cinnamon bark, light caramel sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey-wheat biscuits, warm baking spices, charred oak tannins, dried fruit, subtle pepper heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with lingering oak spice, vanilla fade, gentle warming sensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.0% (90 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Kille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockford, Michigan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFireside evenings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sip neat while watching snow fall across Michigan's winter landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft whiskey exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover how Great Lakes terroir influences American bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional pride gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Share Michigan's distilling heritage with friends and family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic cocktails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevate an Old Fashioned or Manhattan with distinctive Midwest character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Eastern Kille Michigan Straight Bourbon taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Kille's 4-year bourbon offers a balanced profile of vanilla custard and toasted oak on the nose, followed by honey-wheat and warm spices on the palate. The Michigan climate creates a whiskey with approachable sweetness balanced by oak tannins and a medium spicy finish that showcases the distillery's commitment to traditional bourbon craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eastern Kille bourbon good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this 90-proof straight bourbon excels in classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans. Its balanced flavor profile and sufficient proof allow it to stand up to mixers while contributing distinctive vanilla and spice notes that complement traditional cocktail ingredients without being overpowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Eastern Kille Michigan bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bourbon shines when sipped neat or with a splash of water to open up its flavors. Try it at room temperature first to appreciate the full spectrum of vanilla, oak, and spice notes. For those new to straight bourbon, adding a single ice cube can mellow the proof while preserving the whiskey's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Michigan bourbon different from Kentucky bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichigan's dramatic seasonal temperature swings create unique aging conditions compared to Kentucky's more stable climate. The freeze-thaw cycles cause greater barrel expansion and contraction, often accelerating flavor extraction and creating distinctive regional characteristics in the whiskey's flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eastern Kille worth trying for craft whiskey enthusiasts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely—Eastern Kille represents the growing craft distilling movement in Michigan and offers whiskey lovers a chance to explore how regional terroir influences bourbon. At four years old and 90 proof, it provides excellent value for those seeking authentic craft bourbon with distinctive Great Lakes character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Kille Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43412491108426,"sku":"EK4YMSBW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_e6d7b37c-553b-4db6-b001-d6daa53a2272.jpg?v=1773679710"},{"product_id":"eastern-kille-michigan-straight-rye-whiskey-4-year","title":"Eastern Kille Michigan Straight Rye Whiskey 4 Year","description":"The crisp morning air carries the scent of fermenting grain across the Michigan countryside, where Eastern Kille 4 Year Michigan Straight Rye Whiskey captures the bold spirit of Great Lakes distilling. This 90-proof straight rye whiskey showcases four years of patient aging in charred oak, developing the complex spice-forward character that defines quality American rye while reflecting the distinctive terroir of Michigan's grain belt.\n\nEastern Kille Distillery stands as a testament to Michigan's growing craft spirits movement, nestled in Rockford where the convergence of quality grains and pristine Great Lakes water creates ideal conditions for whiskey making. Their commitment to traditional straight rye production methods honors the heritage of American whiskey while establishing a distinctly Michigan character that speaks to the region's agricultural abundance.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh-cracked rye grain, vanilla bean, toasted oak, dried orange peel, subtle baking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, caramel sweetness, black pepper, cinnamon bark, honey-drizzled cornbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with lingering rye heat, oak tannins, and warm spice that builds gently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichigan Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Kille Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockford, Michigan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience the full complexity of Michigan rye craftsmanship by the fireplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Cocktails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevate your Manhattan or Old Fashioned with distinctive Great Lakes character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Tastings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showcase America's emerging whiskey regions beyond Kentucky and Tennessee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Spirit Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect introduction to the growing Michigan distillery scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Eastern Kille Michigan Straight Rye Whiskey taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Kille delivers the bold, spice-forward character expected from quality rye whiskey, with prominent rye grain flavors balanced by vanilla sweetness and oak influence from four years of aging. The 90-proof strength provides substantial body while remaining approachable, with signature rye spice that builds pleasantly on the palate without overwhelming heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Eastern Kille rye whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rye shines neat or with a splash of water to open up the grain character and spice complexity. The 90-proof strength makes it excellent for classic rye cocktails like Manhattans and Sazeracs, where the grain-forward profile stands up beautifully to vermouth and bitters while adding distinctive Michigan character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Eastern Kille worth trying for rye whiskey fans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Kille offers rye enthusiasts a chance to explore the emerging Great Lakes whiskey region while enjoying traditional straight rye character. The four-year age statement provides good complexity for the price point, making it an excellent value for those seeking quality craft rye from an up-and-coming distillery with strong production fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Michigan rye whiskey different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichigan rye benefits from the state's abundant grain resources and pristine Great Lakes water, creating whiskeys with clean, grain-forward profiles. The region's temperature variations during aging contribute to good oak extraction, while local distilleries like Eastern Kille focus on traditional production methods that highlight rye's natural spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Eastern Kille rye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rye excels in spirit-forward cocktails where its grain character can shine through. Classic choices include Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Sazeracs, while the approachable 90-proof strength also works well in modern rye cocktails like Paper Planes or Boulevardiers where you want substantial whiskey presence without excessive heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Kille Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43412495106122,"sku":"EKMSRW4Y","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_9d4365d8-2238-46f1-9445-fc3d83eb2b26.jpg?v=1773679817"}],"url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/collections\/eastern-kille-distillery.oembed","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}