Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey 2022
Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye Whiskey 2022 is a 100 proof (50% ABV) single-barrel rye whiskey from Leopold Bros Distillery in Denver, Colorado — each bottle marked with its individual barrel number and fill date, drawn from barrels at least five years old in the distillery's dunnage warehouse. The 2022 summer release is built on a mash of 80% Abruzzi rye, a heritage grain the distillery grows itself, with 20% floor-malted barley and a marathon 168-hour fermentation. A 750mL bottle of one of American whiskey's rarest experiments. Order rye whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Minimum 5 years (single barrels)
- Mash bill: 80% Abruzzi rye, 20% floor-malted barley
- Still: Re-engineered Three Chamber Still — a pre-Prohibition design rebuilt from antique manuscripts
A Lost Still, Rebuilt in Denver
The Three Chamber Still was once the pride of American rye distilling — a towering column design that pulls uncommon oils and aromatics from the grain — and it hadn't been built in nearly a century when Todd Leopold reconstructed one from antique design manuscripts. The result is a deliberately heavy-bodied rye: dense grain oils, dark spice, and a chewy texture that modern column stills rarely produce. The Abruzzi rye, an heirloom variety Leopold Bros cultivates for its depth, brings earthy cocoa and clove over the long fermentation's fruity esters. Explore more Leopold Bros whiskies, browse the rye whiskey collection, or compare it with other American whiskeys built the slow way.
Tasting Notes
Deep and oily on the nose — dark rye bread, cocoa, clove, and orange peel over a wisp of dill. The palate is full and chewy: baking spice and molasses up front, grain oils coating the mid-palate, with the long fermentation showing as dark fruit and honey. The finish is long, warming, and distinctly spicy.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to appreciate the texture, or with a few drops of water to open the cocoa and clove. At 100 proof it also makes a formidable Old Fashioned for drinkers who want the rye to lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Three Chamber Still?
A pre-Prohibition American still design with three stacked chambers that recirculates heavy grain oils and aromatics back into the spirit — prized for producing full-bodied rye. Leopold Bros rebuilt one from antique manuscripts; almost no one else distills on one today.
Is this a Maryland rye?
No — despite the historic Maryland connection to three-chamber distilling, this whiskey is distilled and aged in Denver, Colorado. Leopold Bros makes a separate Maryland Style Rye.
Is each bottle from one barrel?
Yes — the 2022 release is a single-barrel bottling; each bottle is marked with its barrel number and the barrel's fill date.
One of the most distinctive ryes in American whiskey — order Leopold Bros Three Chamber Rye 2022 online from Del Mesa Liquor, with pickup or delivery across San Diego, CA.