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Larrikin Bourbon Co. Celebrates ‘Rye January’ With Limited Cognac-Finished Release

Larrikin Bourbon Co. is encouraging whiskey lovers to take part in ‘Rye January’ with the release of its new Decade Rye Cognac Cask. 
  • Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash and a graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme. With over half a decade of industry experience, she is passionate about writing stories that highlight innovation, diversity, and sustainability across the global whisky landscape.
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Larrikin Bourbon Co. is encouraging whiskey lovers to take part in ‘Rye January’ with the release of its new Decade Rye Cognac Cask. 
The 100% Alberta rye whiskey will be available via selected retailers and at the Larrikin Bourbon Co. Distillery. 

Larrikin Bourbon Co. Decade Rye Cognac Cask 

Decade Rye Cognac Cask is crafted from just 10 barrels of 100% Alberta Rye, aged for 10 years, and finished in a 105-gallon cognac cask. 

According to a brand press release, these barrels of rye were originally “destined for a Russian oligarch”. This did not materialize following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Larrikin Bourbon Co. Master Distiller, Greg Keeley, rescued the barrels. When he was later given a cognac cask, he saw an opportunity. 

The resulting rye whiskey is a rich and decadent display of rye spice, dried fruit, and oak, bottled at 122.4 proof. 

“Sometimes the most remarkable creations arise from unexpected circumstances,” says Greg Keeley, founder and master distiller of Larrikin Bourbon Co. “When we were gifted this exceptional cognac cask, I knew immediately that our 100% rye whiskey could be transformed into something truly extraordinary. Decade Rye represents not just ten years of patience, but the ability to find opportunity in adversity- the Larrikin way.”

Beth Squires

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash with over half a decade of industry experience. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the global whisky landscape, spanning everything from heritage and production to complex market analysis. A graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme, which champions women in whisky, Beth is a dedicated advocate for diversity and sustainability, focused on highlighting the innovation and storytelling that define the modern whisky industry.

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