R6 Distillery Straight Rye 4 Year Whiskey
R6 Distillery Straight Rye 4 Year is California craft rye done right — 86 proof (43% ABV), rested a minimum of four years in new charred American oak, from a family- and veteran-owned distillery in El Segundo, just south of LAX. Founder and master distiller Rob Rubens built R6 around honest age statements; the label's 4 Year is the real minimum, consistent with the straight rye designation. This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: minimum 4 years in new American charred oak
- Distillery: R6 Distillery, El Segundo, California (family & veteran owned)
- Mash bill: not publicly disclosed — omitted
El Segundo's Straight Rye
Four years in new charred oak is a serious commitment for a small California distillery — many craft ryes bottle at two or three. R6's minimum-4-year age statement puts it on par with established straight ryes from bigger houses, and the "straight" designation means it was distilled from grain, aged at least 2 years in new charred oak, and bottled without adulteration. The family-and-veteran-owned story is the kind of provenance that built the craft movement.
Tasting Notes
Retailer-published notes describe spice and apple on the nose with fall flavors; the palate moves from soft apple and honey into fresh rye spice, with a soft lingering heat, caramel, and brown sugar on the finish.
How to Enjoy
A rye with real age behind it works neat, in a Sazerac, or as the backbone of a Vieux Carre. Compare it with Del Mesa's other rye whiskey picks — few California craft ryes carry a 4-year statement — or browse R6 Distillery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is R6 Distillery? El Segundo, California, just south of Los Angeles International Airport.
What does "straight rye" mean? Aged at least 2 years in new charred oak and bottled without additives; this one rests a minimum of 4 years.
What is the proof? 86 proof (43% ABV), 750mL.
What is the mash bill? Not publicly disclosed by the distillery.
Support a veteran-owned California distillery — get R6 Distillery Straight Rye 4 Year online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.