The second in our series of US Craft Whiskey tastings:  this one focusses on the “original” American whiskey: Rye.  There are 6 rye whiskeys in this tasting:

• Michter’s Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey 2cl 42,4%

  • Louisville, Kentucky

• Koval Single Barrel Rye Whiskey 2cl 40%

  • Chicago, Illinois

• Two James Catcher’s Rye Whiskey 2cl 49,4%

  • Detroit, Michigan

• Willett’s Cask Strength Straight Rare Release Rye Whiskey 2cl 55,2%

  • Bardstown, Kentucky

• Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distiller’s Edition 92 Proof 2cl 45%

  • Purcellville, Virginia

• Reservoir Virginia Rye 100 Proof 2cl 50%

  • Richmond, Virginia