Rye Whiskey
Discover comprehensive rye whiskey coverage at The Whiskey Wash, from detailed reviews and new release announcements to in-depth features. Our expert team explores everything from traditional Kentucky expressions to innovative craft releases.
Rye Whiskey News & New Releases
Pappy Van Winkle 2026 Collection Release Revealed
Want to know what’s inside Pappy Van Winkle’s coveted 2026 collection—and what each of the six bottles will cost you? Here’s the full lineup revealed.
WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh Rye Debuts
What happens when a 3,000-year-old Egyptian tiger nut cake recipe inspires a Rye whiskey? WhistlePig’s Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh has the answer.
Pursuit Spirits Debuts ‘Found Footage’ Whiskey Collab
What happens when a maple-finished bourbon meets a Double Oak Rye ‘bait’? Pursuit Spirits and Shortbarrel unveil their wild new ‘Found Footage’ collaboration.
Silverthorn Reserve: Ex-Sagamore CEO’s New Whiskey Brand
What happens when a Sagamore Spirit CEO retires? He builds a custom port-misting rig and launches his dream whiskey brand. Meet Silverthorn Reserve.
Redwood Empire Debuts The Hyperion Four-Whiskey Blend
What happens when you blend four whiskey styles across 10 mash bills and 14 years of aging? Redwood Empire’s The Hyperion Batch 001 aims to redefine American whiskey.
Bulleit Launches Bulleit ’87, Its First-Ever Bourbon and Rye Blend
What happens when Bulleit blends its signature bourbon and rye in one bottle for the first time ever? Meet Bulleit ’87, arriving September 2026 at $29.99.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Launches Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish Whiskey
Can a whiskey capture tropical pineapple without tasting artificial? Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new Kentucky-exclusive release aims to prove it can—here’s how.
Vermont Republic Rye Launches From Village Garage Distillery
What would whiskey lovers have sipped in an independent Vermont 250 years ago? Village Garage Distillery’s new barrel-strength malted rye aims to find out.
Michter’s 10 Year Rye Returns in June 2026 Release
Can a rye win over die-hard bourbon fans? Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Rye returns in June 2026—here’s what makes its Kentucky style different.
Buzzard’s Roost Eyes 2026 Growth After 2025 Surge
Can a double-oak whiskey brand keep growing as the category cools? Buzzard’s Roost says yes—here’s how it plans a record 2026.
American Whiskey Group Urges USTR to Strengthen USMCA
Why have U.S. whiskey exports to Canada plummeted 85% in 2025? The American Whiskey Association reveals discriminatory practices threatening the industry’s future.
Loch Lomond Group Acquires New York Distilling Company, Expanding Portfolio with American Whiskey
Loch Lomond Group has acquired Brooklyn’s New York Distilling Company, adding American whiskey to its portfolio of premium brands, including the historic Jaywalk Rye Whiskey.
Rye Whiskey Reviews
The Ultimate Review: Johnnie Walker Blenders Batch Bourbon Cask & Rye Finish
Rye Whiskey Features
Drink Bourbon? These 5 Ryes Will Show You What You’ve Been Missing
Walking straight past the rye shelf because it seems too spicy? These five approachable bottles might just change a bourbon drinker’s mind for good.
25 American Whiskeys To Try In 2026, Ranked By Type Of Drinker
With Kentucky sitting on a record 16.1 million barrels and prices dropping, which bourbon should you actually buy? We’ve sorted 25 bottles by the drinker you are.
The Best Value Rye Whiskeys To Buy In 2026
Want serious rye flavor without spending serious money? These 7 bottles prove that character, high proof, and versatility don’t have to break the bank in 2026.
New To Rye? These 5 Whiskeys Are Bourbon-Drinker Friendly
Think rye whiskey is too spicy and dry for a bourbon lover’s palate? These five bottles prove the leap is easier—and sweeter—than you’d ever expect.
The Best Value Rye Whiskeys to Try in 2026
Think rye whiskey is all harsh spice and dry finishes? These bottles prove otherwise—which ones deliver the best flavour for your money?
5 Rye Whiskeys That Are More Than Just ‘Spicy’
Think rye whiskey is just pepper and heat? These 5 approachable bottles — from a $25 bargain to an iconic 18-year-old — might change your mind entirely.
Woodford Reserve Core Range Explained: The Ultimate Guide
Everything you need to know about the Woodford Reserve core range, from their classic bourbons, rye & malt whiskies, to prices and which one is best for you.
6 Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys For Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day
Discover 6 top bourbon and rye whiskeys for Father’s Day, each matched to a different kind of dad, from the outdoorsman to the dad-joke king.