RY3 Cigar Series No. 2 The Oak Collection Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
58.6% ABV (117.2 proof) | 750mL | No age statement | Cigar Series No. II — The Oak Collection — the RY3 Cigar Series No. 2 The Oak Collection is a rye whiskey built for the smoking room: a blend of three rye whiskies, each finished in a different oak — Tokaji casks (Hungarian oak), PX sherry casks (Spanish oak) and Amburana (Brazilian oak) — then finished further with French oak staves. Bottled at 117.2 proof, it is the second release in RY3's Cigar Series from Phenomenal Spirits of Virginia Beach, Virginia — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
RY3 is the blending-house project of Phenomenal Spirits, and the Cigar Series is its most ambitious line: each release pairs a whiskey build with cigar-pairing structure. Where the inaugural No. I (121.2 proof, rum/Madeira/Naranja casks) leaned sweet, No. II leans into oak — Spanish, Hungarian and Brazilian, each adding its own voice to a chorus of rich flavor designed around a cigar's arc. The result is a powerful, oak-driven rye for American whiskey drinkers who want proof and structure in the glass.
Tasting notes
No official brand tasting notes were published for No. II. Retailer/brand copy describes a rich, oak-driven profile — Hungarian Tokaji oak, Spanish PX sherry influence and Brazilian Amburana oak layered over a rye base, with French oak stave polish; built specifically for cigar pairing, with the density to stand up to a full-bodied smoke.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 117.2 proof cask-strength-style bottling — full-throttle rye at 58.6% ABV
- Four oaks: Tokaji (Hungarian), PX sherry (Spanish), Amburana (Brazilian) + French oak staves
- Second release in RY3's sought-after Cigar Series — crafted for cigar pairing
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or with a single cube alongside a medium-to-full-bodied cigar. If the proof runs hot for you, a splash of water opens the oak layers.
Frequently asked questions
Is this really cask strength?
The bottle is labeled "Cask Strength" and carries 117.2 proof / 58.6% ABV — retailers use the term for this release; it is not independently verified by the brand, so treat the label's wording as the claim.
How is No. II different from Cigar Series No. I?
No. I is 121.2 proof finished in rum, Madeira and Naranja casks. No. II is 117.2 proof finished in Tokaji, PX sherry and Amburana oak casks with French oak staves — different proof, different casks, different expression. Do not confuse them.
Do I need a cigar to enjoy it?
No — it was designed with cigar pairing in mind, but it stands on its own as a bold, oak-driven rye at 117.2 proof.