Hudson Do The Rye Thing Whiskey
Hudson Do The Rye Thing Whiskey is a 92-proof (46% ABV), 750mL New York straight rye whiskey — distilled from 95% rye and 5% malted barley and aged a minimum of 3 years — Hudson's signature take on American rye, built for both sipping and serious cocktails — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Hudson — distilled at the Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in the Hudson River Valley — calls it New York's first straight rye whiskey in nearly a century, and the label says it all: bold, spicy, and unapologetically New York. The grain comes from local family farms, the spirit runs through the distillery's copper stills, and the result is an Empire Rye-certified whiskey that treats the classic rye template with a distinctly Hudson attitude: brighter, mintier, and a little more mischievous. It is also kosher certified, a detail the whole Hudson range carries.
Tasting notes (brand + trade consensus): the nose opens with honey, straw, and apricot over a cinnamon-vanilla rye-spice base; the palate is lively — mint, black pepper, and baking spice balanced by honey and stone fruit; a long, tingling finish of mint, vanilla, and warm rye spice.
Why buy: At 92 proof this is a cocktail workhorse — the minty, peppery structure is built for Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Sazeracs — while the honeyed, spice-forward profile sips neat with real character. Pair it with Hudson's bourbon stablemate for a New York tasting flight. Explore more Hudson, browse the full rye whiskey shelf, or stock more cocktail-ready American whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What is the ABV of Hudson Do The Rye Thing?
A: 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL — a straight rye whiskey aged a minimum of three years.
Q: What is the mash bill?
A: 95% rye grain and 5% malted barley — a classic rye-forward recipe.
Q: What does "Empire Rye" mean?
A: A certification for rye whiskey made entirely from New York State grain, aged at least two years — Hudson's Do The Rye Thing qualifies.
Q: Is Hudson Do The Rye Thing good for cocktails?
A: Yes — its 92-proof body and bright mint-pepper spice make it a standout in Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and Sazeracs. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.