The Beverly High Rye American Whiskey
The Beverly High Rye American Whiskey is a 48% ABV (96 proof) blend of 50% straight rye whiskey and 50% straight bourbon — a majority-rye mash bill that balances the bold spice of rye with the richness of bourbon. Founded by Andrew Borenzweig and blended by Master Blender Murphy Quint, each small batch is produced at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa from hand-selected straight rye and straight bourbon whiskies from Iowa and Indiana. Toasted oak, rye bread, coffee cake, and lemon peel on the nose; cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar on the palate; a smooth finish of candied pecans, caramel, and toffee. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 48% (96 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 50% straight rye whiskey + 50% straight bourbon — majority-rye mash bill
- Production: small batches at Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher, Iowa; whiskeys hand-selected from Iowa and Indiana
- Makers: founder Andrew Borenzweig, Master Blender Murphy Quint; launched May 2022
Rye's Boldness, Bourbon's Richness
The idea behind The Beverly was a Los Angeles lifestyle in a bottle — luxury without pretense — and the liquid is a serious one: the high-rye content brings bright baking spices and boldness, while the bourbon half lays down a velvet blanket of caramel and toffee. The result has earned Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was named Best Rye of 2024 by Rolling Stone. Explore The Beverly or browse American whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Nose: toasted oak, rye bread, coffee cake, and a hint of lemon peel. Palate: bright baking spices — cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar — over a rich, viscous mouthfeel. Finish: smooth and velvet-blanketed with candied pecans, caramel, and toffee.
How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the full rye-meets-bourbon balance, on a large cube, or as the base of a top-shelf Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beverly High Rye made from? A proprietary blend of 50% straight rye whiskey and 50% straight bourbon, produced in small batches at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Iowa.
What proof is The Beverly High Rye? 96 proof (48% ABV).
An award-winning rye-bourbon blend — order The Beverly High Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.