OCTOBER 2, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today Woodford Reserve announced a new limited-edition bottle: Barrel Strength Rye. To craft this new expression, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall used a pre-prohibition style mash bill of 53% rye, the same mash bill as Woodford Reserve Rye, but bottled it at the strength of…
Introduction Bourbon vs. Rye is one of the most common questions for new whiskey drinkers—and one of the most debated among enthusiasts. Both are American whiskeys, both are aged in new charred oak barrels, and both can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. But their mash bills,…
Introduction High n’ Wicked is a newer independent bottler and brand that’s starting to make waves with sourced whiskey releases that carry a touch of uniqueness—particularly through their fermentation approach: sweet mash for their bourbon, and sour mash for their rye. These choices can yield a more vibrant and expressive…