Brand New Rye Whiskeys For Spring, Blind Tasted And Ranked

There’s something about the flavor profile of a good rye whiskey that shouts “springtime!” Maybe it’s the green herbal nature of the rye grain in the mash bill (recipe) or maybe it’s just that American rye whiskey feels brighter than your average bourbon. Either way, spring is a great time to try new rye whiskeys — both brand-new labels and new batches of classic brands.

To that end, I’m conducting a classic rye whiskey blind taste test with new bottles that have just hit shelves for spring drinking.