Belfour Spirits Rye Whiskey
Belfour Spirits Rye Whiskey is a 94-proof (47% ABV) rye distilled in Statesville, North Carolina — a 70% rye mash bill that nods to the old Northeast American rye tradition, from a brand founded by NHL Hall-of-Famer Ed Belfour and his children Dayn and Reaghan. Distilled and aged in Belfour's own barrels at Southern Distilling, it arrives in a 1920s-inspired cut-crystal-style bottle that looks as good as the whiskey tastes: brown sugar, roasted nuts, and toffee with a sea-salted vanilla caramel finish. This 750mL bottle is a rye built for bourbon drinkers. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (94 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 70% rye / 20% corn / 10% malted barley
- Origin: Distilled and aged at Southern Distilling, Statesville, North Carolina
- Brand: Founded by Ed Belfour with Dayn and Reaghan Belfour
A Hockey Legend's Rye, Made the Old Way
Ed Belfour won two Stanley Cups and a reputation for intensity; his whiskey brand channels the same focus. The rye is distilled and aged in the brand's own barrels at Southern Distilling in Statesville, North Carolina, from a high-rye 70/20/10 mash bill designed to honor the Northeast American rye style — spicy and structured rather than sweet. The 1920s-inspired bottle is a shelf standout, but the whiskey inside is the real draw. Find more high-rye pours in our rye whiskey collection or browse the Belfour Spirits range.
Tasting Notes
Brown sugar and roasted nuts up front, melting into toffee and a distinctive sea-salted vanilla caramel mid-palate. Rye spice — cinnamon, clove — runs underneath, finishing warm and rounded rather than sharp.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a large cube to open up the caramel notes. The 94 proof and spice structure also make it a superb Manhattan rye.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ed Belfour and why does he make whiskey?
Belfour is a Hockey Hall-of-Fame goaltender (two Stanley Cups) who founded the brand with his children; the whiskey is made in partnership with Southern Distilling in North Carolina.
How does it compare to Kentucky rye?
The 70% rye mash bill leans toward the historic Northeast American style — spicier and drier than many modern Kentucky ryes.
Is it a smooth rye for bourbon drinkers?
Yes — the corn and caramel notes give it a bourbon-friendly sweetness that eases rye skeptics in.
San Diego whiskey fans can order Belfour Spirits Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor — a 94-proof rye with real character, shipped straight to your door.