Wright & Brown Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
Wright & Brown Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is a full cask-strength rye in a 750mL bottle — ABV varies by batch (Batch 001 at 112.2 proof, Batch 002 at 112.8 proof), released once a year in runs of about 350 bottles. Built on a 70% rye / 30% malted barley mash — an homage to old Pennsylvania Monongahela rye, with no corn — and aged 3+ years in #3 char virgin American oak in Oakland, California. Chewy, spicy, and deep. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: Varies by batch — Batch 001: 112.2 proof; Batch 002: 112.8 proof (full cask strength)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 3+ years in #3 char virgin American oak (batch-specific statements not published)
- Production: 70% rye / 30% malted barley (no corn); sweet-mash, copper pot distilled on grain; estate rye from Mattole Valley, Humboldt County; Oakland, California
- Profile: Chewy, spicy, deep; floral, grassy, earthy spice, smooth sweetness, rich and full-bodied
A Monongahela Tribute, California Grain-to-Glass
The Wright & Brown cask-strength rye is the purest expression of their flagship: the same rye, uncut at barrel strength. The rye base includes estate-grown organic unmalted rye from the Brown family's own farm in the Mattole Valley of Humboldt County — a grain-to-glass story you can taste. See the full Wright & Brown range or browse more rye whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Chewy and spicy with a deep, floral-grassy core and a little funk — earthy rye spice over a rich, full body. A splash of water opens the smooth sweetness underneath the heat.
How to Enjoy
Neat, with a few drops of water to temper the cask strength. It also makes a powerhouse Sazerac or Manhattan for those who like their rye unfiltered and assertive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Wright & Brown Cask Strength Rye?
It varies by annual batch: Batch 001 was bottled at 112.2 proof and Batch 002 at 112.8 proof.
What is the mash bill?
70% rye and 30% malted barley — no corn — in the old Pennsylvania Monongahela style.
How many bottles are released?
About 350 bottles per annual batch — it is a very limited release.
Rare batch-strength rye from Oakland — order Wright & Brown Cask Strength Rye Whiskey from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.