California Cowboy Rye Whiskey
California Cowboy Rye Whiskey is bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof) in a 750ml bottle — a straight rye whiskey from the Sonoma County brand, sourced from Kentucky and aged a minimum of two years in new charred oak, with no added flavors or colors. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 44% (88 proof)
- Size: 750ml
- Style: Straight rye whiskey — minimum 2 years in new charred oak barrels; no added flavors or colors
- Origin: Sonoma County, California brand; whiskey sourced directly from Kentucky
- Character: Bolder and spicier than the brand's bourbon; cinnamon and cardamom; suggested in a Whiskey Smash or Boulevardier
A California Brand With a Kentucky Heart
California Cowboy is a Sonoma County whiskey brand with an honest sourcing story: the rye comes straight from Kentucky — the heartland of American whiskey — and goes into new charred oak barrels for at least two years, with nothing added along the way. The "Bucked Up" line is the brand's collaboration with the country-rap duo Moonshine Bandits, and every bottle helps support the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, California. The rye is the spicier sibling of the brand's bourbon: cinnamon and cardamom up front, built for a Whiskey Smash or a Boulevardier. See the rest of the Bucked Up collaboration bottles for more.
Tasting Notes
Cinnamon and cardamom spice over toasted oak and dried fruit, with a warm, peppery rye bite on the finish. Bolder and spicier than the brand's bourbon — a two-year rye that drinks bigger than its age.
How to Enjoy
Build a Whiskey Smash or a Boulevardier, the brand's own recommendations, or pour it neat to appreciate the straight-rye character. A splash of water opens up the spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Cowboy Rye a straight rye whiskey? Yes — straight rye, aged a minimum of two years in new charred oak, with no added flavors or colors.
What proof is California Cowboy Rye? 88 proof (44% ABV).
Is California Cowboy Whiskey distilled in California? No — it is a Sonoma County, California brand that sources its rye from Kentucky and ages it in new charred oak.
What does California Cowboy Rye taste like? Bolder and spicier than the brand's bourbon, with cinnamon and cardamom notes; the brand recommends it in a Whiskey Smash or Boulevardier.
What is the relationship between California Cowboy and Bucked Up Whiskey? Bucked Up is the collaboration label between California Cowboy Whiskey and the Moonshine Bandits; a portion of proceeds benefits the Wild Horse Sanctuary.
Saddle up for a spicier pour — order California Cowboy Rye Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.