{"product_id":"saddler-kentucky-straight-malted-rye-whiskey-single-barrel","title":"Saddler Kentucky Straight Malted Rye Whiskey Single Barrel","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaddler Kentucky Straight Malted Rye Whiskey is a 100-proof, 4-year-aged single barrel expression crafted from 100% malted rye at Kentucky Saddler Distilling in Newport, Kentucky. This non-chill filtered, cask strength bottling delivers the full intensity of malted rye with sweet butterscotch and caramel complexity that earned its signature tagline: \"This rock is smooth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKentucky Saddler Distilling takes a bold approach to rye whiskey, using 100% malted rye in their mash bill rather than the traditional rye-corn blend. Located along the Ohio River in Newport, this craft distillery focuses on small-batch, single barrel releases that showcase the pure character of their grains. Each bottle represents a singular moment in time, captured from one carefully selected barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet butterscotch, vanilla bean, toasted malt, honey drizzle, warm baking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, malted grain sweetness, butterscotch candy, vanilla custard, gentle rye spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to long with lingering honey, vanilla warmth, and a unique maltiness that sets it apart from traditional rye whiskeys\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\u003eKentucky Straight Malted Rye 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\u003e4 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Saddler Distilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewport, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Barrel Selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered, Cask Strength\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 maltiness and proof strength that makes this rye unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very limited single barrel release with only 100 bottles produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRye Whiskey Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover how 100% malted rye differs from traditional rye recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Share something truly distinctive that represents Kentucky craft distilling innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Saddler Kentucky Straight Malted Rye taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddler offers a sweeter, more malt-forward profile than traditional rye whiskeys, with prominent butterscotch and caramel notes balanced by gentle rye spice. The 100% malted rye mash bill creates a unique character that's both familiar and distinctive, with vanilla and honey complexity at 100 proof strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this malted rye whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the maltiness and sweet notes. The cask strength bottling allows you to control the intensity - start neat to experience the full flavor, then add water gradually to find your preferred strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from regular rye whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional rye whiskeys that use corn in the mash bill, this expression is made from 100% malted rye, creating a sweeter, more malt-driven flavor profile. The malting process develops enzymes that create different sugars during fermentation, resulting in the distinctive butterscotch and caramel notes rather than the typical dry spice of standard rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good value for a single barrel whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents excellent value for a 4-year, cask strength, single barrel Kentucky whiskey with a unique 100% malted rye recipe. The limited production of only 100 bottles per barrel and non-chill filtered presentation delivers craft distillery quality at a competitive price point for premium American rye whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat whiskeys are similar to Saddler Malted Rye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar maltiness, consider New Riff Malted Rye or Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond Rye, though Saddler's 100% malted rye recipe makes it unique in the Kentucky market. If you enjoy the sweet, malt-forward profile, you might also appreciate single malt whiskeys or bourbon with high wheat content in the secondary grain.\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":"Saddler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43349571174474,"sku":"SKSMRWSB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_2050aa51-8f0c-4d09-a72a-059971a85d1a.jpg?v=1772298613","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/saddler-kentucky-straight-malted-rye-whiskey-single-barrel","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}