The Reveries Wanton Weasel 10 Year Old Single Cask Rye Whiskey
'Wanton Weasel' is a hand-picked single cask of Indiana straight rye whiskey from The Reveries — aged a full ten years, drawn from one cask only (Cask 1173), and bottled at barrel strength with nothing held back. At 120.3 proof, this is a decade of Indiana rye in its most undiluted form: one barrel, one name, and a label that prints the proof, the cask number, and the age in the open for anyone to judge.
- ABV: 60.15% (120.3 proof) — barrel strength
- Age: 10 years
- Format: Single cask (Cask 1173), hand picked
- Style: Straight rye whiskey
- Origin: Indiana, USA
- Size: 750mL
The Story
The Reveries is the independent whiskey project of Jay West, the reviewer behind T8KE, built on a simple idea: find exceptional single barrels, bottle them at full barrel strength, and print the details on the label instead of hiding them behind marketing. Every Reveries release is a one-off — a single cask given its own name and character, gone for good once the bottles sell through. 'Wanton Weasel' is the project's Indiana rye: a straight rye whiskey aged ten full years and bottled straight from Cask 1173 at its natural 120.3 proof. Ten-year, age-stated, single-cask rye at cask strength is a rare combination at any price, and Indiana — home to some of the most sought-after rye distillate in America — is exactly where you want it from.
Tasting Notes
No official tasting notes have been published for this specific cask, and The Reveries prefers each barrel be judged on its own merits. What a decade in oak and a 120.3-proof bottling promise is intensity: expect the classic Indiana rye profile turned up — bold rye spice, cinnamon and clove, a thread of herbal dill, and dark caramel and seasoned oak underneath from ten years of aging. At barrel strength the flavors arrive concentrated; a few drops of water will stretch them out and let the spice and sweetness trade places. Taste it and draw your own conclusions — that is rather the point of a single cask.
How to Enjoy
Begin with a small neat pour in a tasting glass and give it time — take in the aroma before the first sip, and let the whiskey rest a few minutes to open up. Add a few drops of water to explore how the profile shifts at lower proof, or pour it over a large ice cube for a cooler, slower serve. For a proper tasting, set 'Wanton Weasel' alongside another age-stated rye whiskey and compare what ten years and a single cask do to the same grain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is 'Wanton Weasel'?
120.3 proof (60.15% ABV), bottled at barrel strength. The proof, alcohol content, and cask number (1173) are printed right on the bottle's label.
Is this really a single cask?
Yes — every bottle of 'Wanton Weasel' comes from one hand-picked cask, Cask 1173, rather than a blend of barrels. Once this cask's bottles are gone, the release is finished.
Where is the whiskey from?
It is an Indiana straight rye whiskey, aged ten years before bottling — the age statement is printed on the label.
Who makes The Reveries?
The Reveries is an independent bottler project founded by whiskey reviewer Jay West (T8KE), known for hand-selected, barrel-strength single barrels with transparent labeling.
How should I drink a 120-proof rye?
Start neat in a tasting glass, then add water a few drops at a time until the spice and sweetness balance to your taste. It also stands up beautifully over a single large cube.
One cask, ten years, full strength — 'Wanton Weasel' is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor while this single cask lasts.