Rye & Sons Kentucky Rye Whiskey
Rye & Sons Kentucky Rye Whiskey is a 97-proof (48.5% ABV) 750mL Kentucky straight rye whiskey — the annual-vintage release created by celebrated sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur André Hueston Mack (The French Laundry, Per Se, and founder of Oregon's Maison Noir Wines). Built on a deliberately winemaker-style mash bill of roughly 60% rye, 20% barley, and 20% corn, it is easy-drinking and exciting in equal measure. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 48.5% (97 proof) — current vintage; 2022 inaugural was 97.5 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 2+ years (straight rye — ≥51% rye, ≥2 years)
- Mash bill: ~60% rye / 20% barley / 20% corn
- Distiller: distilled in Kentucky (Castle & Key, Frankfort, for recent vintages), bottled by Pinhook Bourbon, Louisville
- Origin: Kentucky — created by André Hueston Mack
A Winemaker's Rye
Most rye brands chase a high-rye burn; Mack took the opposite path, dialing the rye back to 60% and leaning on barley and corn for a rounder, more food-friendly whiskey — the same instinct that made his Maison Noir wines famous. Sourced from Kentucky distillates (not MGP) and released in annual vintages, it is built to be the go-to bottle behind the bar. See the Rye & Sons collection and compare American whiskeys at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Expect rye spice up front — cinnamon and clove — over a soft malted-barley middle and sweet corn warmth. The winemaker's mash bill keeps the finish long and rounded rather than fiery, with vanilla and light oak.
How to Enjoy
Made for cocktails — an Old Fashioned or Sazerac lets the balanced spice shine — but easy enough to sip neat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill of Rye & Sons?
Roughly 60% rye, 20% barley, and 20% corn, per founder André Hueston Mack — a deliberately non-high-rye "winemaker's" mash bill.
Where is Rye & Sons distilled?
Distilled in Kentucky (Castle & Key in Frankfort for recent vintages) and bottled by Pinhook Bourbon in Louisville — it is not MGP-sourced.
What proof is Rye & Sons?
The current vintage is 97 proof (48.5% ABV); the 2022 inaugural vintage was bottled at 97.5 proof.
An accessible rye with a winemaker's touch — get Rye & Sons Kentucky Rye Whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.