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Review and tasting notes for Blue Run High Rye Bourbon.
Distilled by Jim Rutledge at Castle & Key Distillery, Blue Run High Rye offers a crowd-pleasing flavor profile at a premium price point. Review and tasting notes for Blue Run High Rye Bourbon (Batch 2).
The first Blue Run Spirits whiskey with Bourbon legend Jim Rutledge serving as the contracted master distiller is now available: Blue Run Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon Whiskey.
Blue Run Spirits is releasing a new limited release expression, Ember
Using new distillate from Castle & Key, Blue Run Emerald Rye delivers a sip that will please rye lovers who love their whiskey on the spicy side. Review and tasting notes for Blue Run Emerald Rye.
Review and tasting notes for Blue Run Spirits Golden Rye.
Blue Run Spirits announces Blue Run Emerald Rye Whiske, the first Blue Run Rye Whiskey to be contract distilled by Blue Run Liquid Advisor Jim Rutledge at Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky and the first Blue Run Rye to be bottled at barrel proof.
A deviation from the standard Heaven Hill rye flavor profile, Square 6 High-Rye Rye delivers a sip that’s more akin to a craft distillery with a price that is hard to justify. Review and tasting notes for Square 6 High-Rye Rye.
Blue Run Kentucky Straight Golden Rye Whiskey is the fourth whiskey release since Blue Run launched in October of last year, having unveiled three award-winning, sold-out Bourbons in that time.
Blue Run Spirits announces its first ever Single Barrel Rye Whiskey, dropping just in time for Mother’s Day. Blue Run Kentucky Straight Emerald Single Barrel Rye Whiskey marks the second release from Blue Run’s award-winning Emerald Rye series.
Blue Run Spirits latest bottle celebrates the Chicago Bears’ 1985 legendary 18-1 season and victory in the Big Game.
Review and tasting notes for 1792 High Rye.
A flight focusing on High West's line of ryes.
Blue Note Rye Whiskey delivers a straightforward sip for a price that doesn’t break the bank. Review and tasting notes for Blue Note Rye Whiskey.
A unique, delicious malted rye whiskey that pushes the boundaries of American whiskey and further proves there is something magical happening at New Holland Spirits. Review and tasting notes for Walleye Run Malted Rye Whiskey.
Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon’s Masterful Blend Includes Complex “Wood Heat” Barrels.
A well-blended bourbon that may get overshadowed by its price. Review and tasting notes for Blue Run Trifecta.
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Blue Run Spirits announces its final whiskey release of the year – actually twelve of them to be exact – with the Blue Run Winter Solstice Collection.
Review and tasting notes for High West Double Rye.
Featuring a high rye mashbill and an almost 8 year age statement should get fans of Baker’s Bourbon excited, but its sip struggles to continue that feeling. Review and tasting notes for Baker’s High Rye Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Fireside High Rye Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for High West Rendezvous Rye.
Blue Note Single Barrel Rye is a classic tasting, fruit-forward rye that offers a flavorful sip and great price point, making it a notable option for rye enthusiasts. Review and tasting notes for Blue Note Single Barrel Rye.
Blue Run Spirits 14-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon is now available at select retailers in the U.S., with a special offering for online whiskey fans nationwide.
Coors Spirits Co. unveils Blue Run’s first release of the year – the second in its Flight Series of “micro batch” whiskeys.
Extremely Limited Series from Coors Spirit Co. Explores The Sensory Play Between Bourbon, Rye Whiskeys.
While its lack of background information may be frustrating for the price, Blue Run Ember delivers where it counts, producing an enjoyable spice-filled sip. Review and tasting notes for Blue Run Ember Bourbon.
Defined by floral and fruit notes throughout, Blue Run Reflection II has a gentle yet unusual flavor profile for a 100 proof Kentucky Bourbon. Review and tasting notes for Blue Run Reflection II.
Kentucky Peerless announces the release of their High Rye Bourbon.
Molson Coors Beverage Company has reached an agreement to acquire Blue Run Spirits, representing another step in Molson Coors’ evolution as a total beverage company while providing Blue Run with resources to continue its growth.
Produced “by the 10th oldest distillery in Kentucky,” Shady Mile High Rye Bourbon is a youthful bourbon that acts its age. Review and tasting notes for Shady Mile High Rye Bourbon.
Utilizing local grains and homegrown distillation equipment, Branch and Barrel puts their own twist on a traditional high rye bourbon. Review and tasting notes for Branch & Barrel High Rye Bourbon.
With a focus on darker flavors and dry aged notes, Kentucky Peerless High Rye Bourbon is rich in flavor and stands apart from others in the Peerless line. Review and tasting notes for Kentucky Peerless High Rye Bourbon.
Woodford Reserve announced a new limited-edition bottle: Barrel Strength Rye.
Review and tasting notes for High West Double Rye! (2021).
Blue Run Spirits revealed the first look at its planned whiskey distillery and headquarters in Georgetown, Kentucky, designed by international architect firm Bjarke Ingels Group.
Walleye Run Malted Rye Double Barrel is a uniquely flavorful and boldly spiced malted rye, elevated by toasted barrel finishing, offering a distinctive departure from typical rye profiles. Review and tasting notes for Walleye Run Malted Rye Double Barrel (2025).
Honey finished ryes aren’t as common as bourbon-based ones, but Blue Note Honey Cask Rye uses this opportunity to its advantage and stands out in all of the right ways. Review and tasting notes for Blue Note Honey Cask Rye (2024).
Blue Note Bourbon™, which honors the rich blues music that is synonymous with Memphis, has launched a limited-release Honey Rye Cask.
The 2025 Blue Note Honey Rye Cask offers an intense honey-forward experience that maintains a decent balance and flavor, appealing strongly to lovers of honey-finished whiskeys. Review and tasting notes for Blue Note Honey Rye Cask (2025).
