Bendt Unveils Bottled in Bond Unbendt Straight Rye Whiskey

Lewisville, Texas-based Bendt Distilling Co. has released the latest extension in the Unbendt Straight whiskey lineup, Unbendt Straight Rye Whiskey – Bottled in Bond, the fourth release in the Unbendt straight whiskey line.

This release follows Unbendt Straight Bourbon, Unbendt Straight Wheat Whiskey and Unbendt Straight Malt Whiskey. Unbendt Rye, highlighting what’s described as local Texas grains, is comprised of Elbon Rye, Triticale Hybrid Grain, Marris Otter Malted Barley and Naked Streaker Oats. The fall 2023 release has been aged for more than five and a half years using standard 53-gallon new charred American white oak barrels. It is bottled in bond at 100 proof.

Official tasting notes indicate “Unbendt Rye is complex and robust with notes of stone fruits, pepper, and a lingering slightly spicy finish. Utilizing  Triticale in this mash bill was critical to achieving the flavor profile Bendt was targeting. Triticale is a wheat-rye hybrid  grain that provides a sweet and spicy component, as well as a bit of the creamy mouthfeel generally associated with wheat whiskeys. The addition of this hybrid grain has added a level of complexity not typically seen in American Ryes.”

“Trit has been one of our favorite grains to experiment with over the years, and we’ve let it shine in our Straight Rye,” said Bendt co-founder, Ryan DeHart, in a prepared statement. “It’s one of my personal favorites, as it has a way of pulling all of the grain profiles  together in this whiskey.”

Jacob Peraza, lead distiller at Bendt, added that “Unbendt Rye is a favorite within our team. This is the most anticipated release to date for all of us and we’re excited to share it with fellow whiskey fans.”

The first release of Unbendt Rye is available in Texas for $59.99 per 750ml bottle.