{"product_id":"templeton-hidden-stash-collection-15-year-old-rye-whiskey-limited-release-no-02","title":"Templeton Hidden Stash Collection 15 Year Old Rye Whiskey Limited Release No 02","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTempleton Hidden Stash Collection 15 Year Old Rye Whiskey Limited Release No 02\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second release in Templeton's Hidden Stash Collection and the oldest whiskey the Iowa brand has ever bottled. Distilled in Indiana from a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mash bill, it spent fifteen years in new American oak — virgin oak at a char level 4 — before being produced and bottled by Templeton Rye Spirits in Templeton, Iowa, at 111 proof (55.5% ABV). Every bottle is individually numbered, and the release arrives in a custom gift box. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 111 proof (55.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years — the oldest age-stated Templeton release to date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight rye whiskey; Hidden Stash Collection Limited Release No 02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% rye, 5% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e New American oak (virgin oak, char level 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled in Indiana; produced and bottled by Templeton Rye Spirits, Templeton, Iowa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL, presented in a custom gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Stash Worth Hiding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hidden Stash Collection takes its name from Templeton's own history: in 1929, as banks collapsed across America, the small town of Templeton, Iowa, weathered the crash in part on the strength of its not-so-secret stash of rye whiskey — the Prohibition-era \"good stuff\" the town had been quietly making for years. The collection is where Templeton bottles its oldest and finest sourced barrels: the series opened with a 13 year old rye in 2025, still listed in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Templeton%20Rye\"\u003eTempleton Rye\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and No 02 pushes the same idea two years further, to a full fifteen years in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempleton describes the 15 Year Old with notes of dried fruit, baklava and almond croissant, layered with baking spice and bruleed sugar over toasted oak, a whisper of mesquite and frangipane. Fifteen years in heavily charred new oak gives the classic 95\/5 rye spice a deep, pastry-rich frame — this is a slow, contemplative pour that rewards patience in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest neat or with a single large cube, poured slowly and given time to open — the dried fruit and bruleed sugar emerge as the proof settles. It is a centerpiece bottle for collectors working through our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey\"\u003erye whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e selection, and the gift box makes it a standout present for the rye drinker who already has everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Templeton Hidden Stash Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Templeton's limited-edition series for its oldest sourced rye barrels, named for the hidden stash of whiskey that helped Templeton, Iowa, survive the 1929 crash. Each release is individually numbered and bottled once — when it is gone, the series moves on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Limited Release No 02 differ from No 01?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo 01 (2025) was a 13 year old rye at 108 proof. No 02 is a 15 year old at 111 proof — two years older, slightly stronger, and the oldest whiskey Templeton has released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rye is distilled in Indiana from a 95% rye \/ 5% malted barley mash, aged in new American oak, and produced and bottled by Templeton Rye Spirits, LLC in Templeton, Iowa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come in a gift box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the 15 Year Old Hidden Stash ships in a custom gift box, as shown in the Templeton brand presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink a 111 proof rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat first, so the full dried-fruit and oak character shows; a few drops of water or one large cube will soften the proof and lengthen the finish without washing out fifteen years of barrel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempleton's oldest rye, in a numbered, boxed one-time release — order the Hidden Stash 15 Year Old from Del Mesa Liquor while bottles remain, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e range for more limited American rye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Templeton Rye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68137713106987,"sku":"DM17773L","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/templeton-final-600x800.jpg?v=1793904870","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/templeton-hidden-stash-collection-15-year-old-rye-whiskey-limited-release-no-02","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}