Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof
Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof is Indiana rye at full strength — a 7-year straight rye from the Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg (MGP), bottled uncut and non-chill filtered at barrel proof. Proof varies by batch (recent releases have run 112.6–117.2 proof), so every batch is its own whiskey. A 750mL limited-release bottle. Order barrel-proof rye online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: Barrel proof — varies by batch (recent releases 112.6–117.2 proof / 56.3–58.6% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 7 years in new charred American oak
- Mash bill: Blend of MGP's 95% rye / 5% malted barley and 51% rye / 45% corn / 4% malted barley recipes
- Origin: Ross & Squibb Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA
MGP's Own Rye, Turned All the Way Up
Rossville Union is MGP's house label — the distillery's own answer to what its famous rye stocks can do — and the Barrel Proof is the loudest version of it. Two rye mash bills (the classic 95% rye and a softer 51% rye with corn) age seven years in new charred oak, then go into the bottle uncut and non-chill filtered. The result is full-throttle rye: spicy vanilla on the nose, profound wood and caramel through the middle, and an exceptionally balanced oak-and-spice finish. It earned Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 94 points at the 2023 IWSC. See more Rossville Union whiskeys or compare pours in the bourbon whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Spicy vanilla on the nose. Profound wood and caramel notes build across the palate — black pepper, orange oil, dark honey, brown sugar, clove, and candied ginger — resolving into a long, balanced oak-and-spice finish. Water opens it up if the proof runs hot.
How to Enjoy
Neat first, to meet the batch as bottled; add a few drops of water to find your proof. It makes a monumental Old Fashioned or Sazerac for drinkers who like their cocktails at cask strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Rossville Union Barrel Proof Rye?
It varies by batch, typically 112.6–117.2 proof (56.3–58.6% ABV) — it's bottled uncut straight from the cask.
Is Rossville Union made by MGP?
Yes — it's distilled and blended at the Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (MGP), as the distillery's own proprietary rye label.
How does Barrel Proof differ from the standard Master Crafted?
Barrel Proof is a limited-release 7-year rye bottled uncut and non-chill filtered; the standard Master Crafted is a 5-year rye cut to 94 proof.
For rye with nothing held back, buy Rossville Union Barrel Proof Straight Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor — ready for pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.