Templeton Hidden Stash Collection 13 Year Old Rye Whiskey Limited Release No 01
Rye Whiskey | 750mL | 54% ABV (108 proof) | Aged 13 Years — Templeton Hidden Stash Collection 13 Year Old Rye Whiskey Limited Release No 01 is the first-ever release in Templeton's Hidden Stash Collection — and the oldest age-stated expression in the portfolio. Distilled from a 95% rye / 5% malted barley mash bill, aged over a decade in new American oak (char level 4) in Templeton, Iowa, and bottled at 108 proof, non-chill filtered. Just ~3,456 individually numbered bottles. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The whiskey is sourced from MGP (Lawrenceburg, Indiana) and matured in Iowa — a 13-year rest that puts it in rare company for rye. Official tasting notes: sweet and spicy rye lifted by candied orange zest on the nose; a warming burst of sweet chipotle pepper on the palate, gradually softening to reveal layers of citrus and spice; a finish that lingers from honey to caramel and concludes with indulgent dark chocolate notes. Named to Drinkhacker's 2025 Top 20 Whiskeys of the Year list (per retailer listings).
Tasting notes
Nose: sweet and spicy rye, candied orange zest (official release). Palate: warming sweet chipotle pepper, citrus and spice layers. Finish: lingering — honey to caramel, concluding with dark chocolate.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 54% ABV (108 proof) — 13-year straight rye, non-chill filtered
- Limited Release No. 01 of the new Hidden Stash Collection — ~3,456 numbered bottles
- 95% rye / 5% malted barley mash, aged in new char-4 oak in Iowa
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Serve neat in a Glencairn — a 13-year, 108-proof rye earns full attention. A drop of water softens the chipotle heat and lifts the orange.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hidden Stash Collection?
Templeton's new limited-edition line; No. 01 is its first release and the oldest age-stated rye in the Templeton portfolio.
How many bottles were made?
Approximately 3,456 individually numbered bottles (per retailer listings).
Is it barrel proof?
No — it is a fixed 108-proof bottling (54% ABV), non-chill filtered.
Where is it distilled?
Distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana from 95% rye / 5% malted barley, and aged in Templeton, Iowa.