Catoctin Creek Cask Proof Roundstone Rye Whisky
Catoctin Creek Cask Proof Roundstone Rye Whisky is a cask-strength, single-barrel 100% rye whisky from Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in Purcellville, Virginia — bottled at approximately 116 proof / 58% ABV, with the exact strength varying barrel to barrel. (Note the spelling: "whisky," no e — that is the distillery's own usage.) Copper pot-distilled, aged in new charred American white oak, and never chill filtered, it is drawn from the top ~1% of barrels and released roughly twice a year, each bottle individually numbered. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: ~58% ABV / ~116 proof (cask strength; varies by single barrel)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: No age statement (approximately 2 years per trade sources)
- Origin: Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Purcellville, Virginia (founded 2009 by Scott and Becky Harris)
- Production: 100% rye; copper pot-distilled; new charred American oak; single barrel; never chill filtered
Virginia Rye at Full Strength
Roundstone Rye is Catoctin Creek's flagship; the Cask Proof version is its uncut id — the same 100% rye spirit, drawn from single barrels at whatever strength the barrel dictates, usually around 116 proof. The husband-and-wife team of Scott and Becky Harris founded the Loudoun County distillery in 2009, and the whisky (their spelling) carries the distillery's hallmarks: pot-distilled character, new-oak structure, and nothing filtered out. Because each release is a small run of individually numbered single barrels, no two bottlings are identical — part of the fun. Compare it with other cask-strength ryes and the Catoctin Creek lineup.
Tasting Notes
Bold and full-throttle — classic rye spice (caraway, black pepper, cinnamon) over caramel and toasted oak from new charred barrels; a long, warming, unfiltered finish.
How to Enjoy
A few drops of water open it dramatically — try it neat first, then dilute to taste. A powerhouse Manhattan or Sazerac base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Cask Proof Roundstone Rye?
Approximately 116 proof / 58% ABV — it varies by barrel since each bottling is a single barrel at cask strength.
Why is it spelled "whisky"?
That is Catoctin Creek's own spelling, used on the bottle and throughout the brand.
How old is it?
It carries no age statement; trade sources estimate approximately two years.
Who makes Catoctin Creek?
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company of Purcellville, Virginia, founded in 2009 by Scott and Becky Harris.
Single barrel, full proof, Virginia-made — get Catoctin Creek Cask Proof Roundstone Rye Whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.