Wright & Brown Rye Whiskey
Wright & Brown Rye Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90 proof) pot-stilled rye in a 750mL bottle from Oakland, California — bottled non-chill-filtered with no coloring added. Built on malted rye and a high proportion of barley with no corn, in the old Monongahela style, it is chewy, floral, and grassy with a little funk: crème brûlée, plum jam, and spice over a deep, malty core. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 45% ABV (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement published (first released 2016)
- Production: Copper pot distilled from hand-selected malted rye and barley (no corn, no outside enzymes); new American white oak, medium char; organic heirloom rye, Mattole Valley, Humboldt County; Oakland, California
- Profile: Crème brûlée, dark chocolate, plum jam, pepper, nutmeg, clove, dates, smoky, vanilla, fennel; chewy, floral, grassy
The Flagship of Oakland's First Distillery
This is the spirit that put Wright & Brown on the map: a rye built like the old Pennsylvania Monongahela whiskeys, with barley doing the work that enzymes do in modern distilleries — hence the famously "chewy" body. The rye is an organic heirloom varietal from the Brown family's own Humboldt County farm. Explore Wright & Brown or shop the full rye whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with crème brûlée, dark chocolate, plum jam, and pepper. The palate is full and rich — nutmeg, clove, malt, dates, and vanilla with a smoky, fennel-tinged edge — deeper and funkier than most modern commercial ryes.
How to Enjoy
Excellent neat or on a large cube, and built for cocktails: a classic Manhattan, a bold Old Fashioned, or a whiskey sour where the rye spice can lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Wright & Brown Rye?
90 proof (45% ABV), bottled non-chill-filtered.
Where is Wright & Brown Distilling located?
Oakland, California — the first distillery in Oakland since before Prohibition.
What cocktails is it good for?
Its bold, spicy character makes it ideal for Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, and whiskey sours.
The flagship Oakland rye — add Wright & Brown Rye Whiskey to your order at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.