Milam and Greene Straight Rye Whiskey
Milam and Greene Straight Rye Whiskey takes Indiana rye whiskey to Texas, where it finishes in old Port wine casks under the Hill Country sun — bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. The Texan heat accelerates the cask interaction, and the team tastes each finishing cask until it hits the mark before batching and proofing. The result pours a deep ruby and drinks rich and velvety, with Port-cask dark fruit layered over rye spice. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (94 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: straight rye whiskey, finished in old Port wine casks
- Origin: distilled in Indiana; finished, batched, and bottled in Blanco, Texas
- Profile: cinnamon, chocolate, black currant, blackberry, long warm finish
Indiana Rye, Texas Finish
This is a study in what happens when you move whiskey across climates. The rye arrives from Indiana and goes into retired Port pipes in Milam & Greene's Blanco warehouse, where Texas summers push the spirit in and out of the wood far faster than it would move up north. Some casks take longer than others, so nothing is batched on a calendar — only on taste. For rye whiskey drinkers who like their spice with a dark-fruit counterweight, the Port finish delivers exactly that.
Tasting Notes
Color is a striking ruby from the Port casks. The nose opens with cinnamon and chocolate over dark fruits — black currants and blackberries. The palate is rich and velvety for a 94-proof spirit, rye spice wrapped in Port-driven fruit. The finish is long and warm, the Port sweetness lingering behind the spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube — the Port finish rewards slow sipping. It builds a superb Manhattan, the wine-cask fruit playing beautifully with sweet vermouth, and it stands up in a Sazerac-style serve. Pair with aged Gouda, dark chocolate, or berry desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Milam and Greene rye made?
The rye whiskey is distilled in Indiana and finished in Port wine casks in Blanco, Texas, where it is batched and bottled.
What does the Port cask finish add?
Deep ruby color and dark-fruit character — black currant, blackberry, chocolate — layered over the rye's cinnamon spice.
What proof is it?
94 proof (47% ABV).
Is it a straight rye?
Yes — a straight rye whiskey, finished in old Port wine casks.
See the full Milam and Greene lineup and our rye whiskey collection. Order Milam and Greene Straight Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.