Hudson Short Stack Rye Whiskey Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels
New York Straight Rye | 750mL | 46% ABV (92 proof) | Min. 3 Years Old | Maple Syrup Barrel Finish — Hudson Short Stack is a New York straight rye whiskey from Tuthilltown Distillery in Gardiner, NY — the Hudson Valley craft distillery behind the Hudson Whiskey revival, distributed by William Grant & Sons. Aged a minimum of 3 years and then finished in barrels that previously held Vermont maple syrup, it carries Empire Rye certification — New York's mark of rye grown and distilled in-state. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The maple barrels do exactly what you'd hope: Hudson's official notes open with vanilla, maple and oak on the nose, then sweet maple and vanilla mellow into mint and spice from the hearty 95% rye New York base, lingering on the finish. At 92 proof it's sippable neat, but the maple-syrup sweetness also makes it a natural fit for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. For rye whiskey drinkers who like their American whiskey with a sweet, dessert-leaning edge, Short Stack is the Hudson to reach for.
Tasting notes
Nose: vanilla, maple, oak (Hudson official). Palate: sweet maple and vanilla mellowing into mint and spice from the rye base. Finish: lingering maple.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 46% ABV — New York straight rye, minimum 3 years old, finished in Vermont maple syrup barrels
- 95% rye / 5% malted barley; distilled at Tuthilltown Distillery, Gardiner, NY (Hudson Valley)
- Empire Rye Certified, Kosher Certified; ISC Gold 2020 & 2021; 92 pts — 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or on a large cube to enjoy the maple finish, or as the rye in an Old Fashioned — the maple sweetness plays beautifully with bitters. No extra syrup needed.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Hudson whiskey?
Hudson is distilled at Tuthilltown Distillery in Gardiner, New York, in the Hudson Valley, and distributed by William Grant & Sons.
What are "short stack" barrels?
Barrels that previously held Vermont maple syrup — they pass sweet maple character into the finished rye.
What is the mash bill?
95% rye and 5% malted barley — a high-rye, spicy base softened by the maple finish.