Bushwood Stillwater Rye Whiskey
Bushwood Stillwater Rye Whiskey is a 47.5% ABV (95 proof) Kentucky single-barrel rye whiskey in a 750mL bottle, bottled by Bushwood Spirits — a low-rye 51/45/4 mash bill matured in charred American oak and honored with Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47.5% (95 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Kentucky — single barrel, hand bottled in Kentucky by Bushwood Spirits, Inc.
- Mash bill: 51% rye / 45% corn / 4% malted barley — unusually low-rye for the category
- Aging: charred American oak (Black Label = 6 years; confirm the listing's label from a bottle photo before stating age)
- Award: Double Gold, 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Brand: golf-inspired "Be The Ball" brand, launched 2021, HQ Corona Del Mar, CA
A Golfer's Rye, a Judge's Favorite
Bushwood Spirits wears its golf obsession on the label — the brand's mantra is "Be The Ball," and the Stillwater name nods to the Monterey Peninsula. But the whiskey in the bottle is no novelty: a Kentucky single-barrel rye built on an unusual low-rye mash bill (just 51% rye, with 45% corn rounding it out), matured in charred American oak, and hand bottled at 95 proof. The judges at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition found it worthy of Double Gold — a strong showing for a brand barely two years old at the time. Discover more in our whisky collection and the full Bushwood Spirits fairway-to-glass range.
Tasting Notes
Maker notes describe a rich, brilliant medium-amber mahogany pour with a flame-orange glint. The nose opens with caramelized apples and finely ground nutmeg — "just the right amount of rye." The palate brings candied citrus and tropical fruit over the low-rye sweetness, and the finish runs long and smooth. The low-rye mash bill makes this an unusually approachable rye.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a large cube, the classic rye drinker's pour. At 95 proof with real oak depth, it builds an outstanding cocktail — reach for a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned and let the low-rye sweetness play. Pair with pecan pie, dark chocolate, or a post-round cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Bushwood Stillwater Rye?
It is bottled at 47.5% ABV (95 proof).
What is the mash bill?
51% rye, 45% corn, and 4% malted barley — a low-rye recipe that is unusual in the rye category.
Has it won awards?
Yes. "Bushwood Stillwater Rye" took Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Where is it made?
It is a single-barrel Kentucky rye, hand bottled in Kentucky by Bushwood Spirits, Inc. (an NDP brand; the source distillery is not publicly named).
Double Gold, 95 proof, and a mash bill all its own — order Bushwood Stillwater Rye Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.