This single barrel expression has been gracefully aged for 4 years 2 months in hand-selected barrels and only harvested once the mingling of whiskey and wood yielded an exquisite spirit like no other. At full cask strength, with nothing added and nothing taken away, this one-of-a-kind whiskey is a sensory experience to be cherished.

This single barrel expression has been gracefully aged for 4 years 2 months in hand-selected barrels and only harvested once the mingling of whiskey and wood yielded an exquisite spirit like no other. At full cask strength, with nothing added and nothing taken away, this one-of-a-kind whiskey is a sensory experience to be cherished.

Our single barrel cask strength bourbon whiskey has been aged first in a toasted & chatter new American Oak barrel, and we then finish it in a Pedro Ximénez Sherry cask. At full cask strength, with nothing added and nothing taken away, this one-of-a-kind expression is a sensory experience to be cherished.

This single barrel expression has been gracefully aged for 4 years 2 months in hand-selected barrels and only harvested once the mingling of whiskey and wood yielded an exquisite spirit like no other. At full cask strength, with nothing added and nothing taken away, this one-of-a-kind whiskey is a sensory experience to be cherished.

Roughly ten years ago, I fell in love with what many consider the most polarizing mash bill in American whiskey, 95/5 rye. The zero-corn combination of 95% rye and 5% malted barley yields a profile of distinctive character, one I’ve been fascinated with since my first sip in 2014. At that time, it was my go-to whiskey for cocktails, though it didn’t take long for me to appreciate sipping it neat at barrel strength.

In the years that followed, I pursued 95/5 rye expressions bottled by producers from West Virginia to Utah, all of which were distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. As the whiskey boom intensified, many of these age-stated expressions became relatively scarce – some were modified or even discontinued due to a lack of well-aged supply. But 95/5 rye’s popularity was only beginning.

As a spirits writer, I’ve sampled various 95/5 rye whiskeys – some straight, some finished, yet each telling its own story. With the encouragement of family and friends, I accepted the challenge of creating a special 95/5 rye blend – one that would combine the most unique elements from choice barrels to tell a new, yet classically inspired story. With time and persistence Raconteur Rye was born.

Raconteur Rye is a carefully crafted combination of three Indiana distilled 95/5 rye whiskeys: a conventional straight rye, a straight rye aged in a new toasted oak barrel, and a straight rye finished in a second-fill Mizunara oak cask that previously held 16-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon. These whiskeys, each aged a minimum of seven years, were batched in a proprietary ratio to accent their signature attributes.

Raconteur Rye is to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, in a cocktail, or however you appreciate your whiskey. But regardless of your preference, always enjoy it responsibly.

Cheers!
David Jennings
Curator & Co-creator

Recipe: 95% rye, 5% malted barley
Age: 7 years, 6 months
ABV/Proof: 60.24% / 120.48 proof
Volume: 750ml
Yield: 520 bottles

Ragged Branch is nestled in the foothills of the Ragged Mountains near Charlottesville, Virginia.

As a farm-to-bottle distillery, we grow, harvest, and mill grain to produce our spirit on site, and feed the residual, ash to our cattle. We honor our late Master Distiller, Dave Pickerell, by utilizing the recipes and distilling methods he taught us.

For our first special barrel release of 2022, we decided to take a freshly harvested whiskey barrel and fill it with New England Maple Syrup. We let the maple syrup slowly infuse into the barrel for most of the summer of 2021. In the fall, we harvested the maple syrup from the barrel and filled it with our Wheated Bourbon. For the rest of the year, we let the Wheated Bourbon slowly pick up subtle flavor and sweetness from the maple syrup barrel. We left our Maple Barre; Finished at barrel proof, so that you can experience the full effect the maple syrup had on the barrel.

As a farm to bottle distillery, we grow, harvest, and mill grain to produce our spirit on-site, and feed the residual mash to our cattle. Cattle are a huge part of our lives. For three generations, the Toomy family has raised cattle, and our father, Alez Toomy, believes that there’s no better way to work cattle than on horseback. As a self-proclaimed cowboy, he wanted to hand-select a spirit that represents his passion and the cowboy way. The cowboys and cattlemen of this country are some of the hardest-working individuals in the world. They out beef on the plates of people thousands of miles away and rarely get credit for the hard work they Putin. At Ragged Branch, we decided to honor the labor and dedication that these fine men and women put in day after day by selecting a barrel of Double Oaked Straight Rye Whiskey. This whiskey wouldn’t be fit for a calloused cowboy if it wasn’t left intact and undiluted at Barrel Proof.

Tip your hat and enjoy Ragged Branch Cowboy Cut, brought to you by the cattlemen of Central Virginia.

As a farm-to-bottle distillery, we grow, harvest, and mill grain to produce our spirit on site and feed the residual mash to our cattle.

For three generations, the Toomy family has raised cattle, and our Co-Founder and Head Distiller, Alex Toomy, believes there’s no better way to work cattle than on horseback. As a cattleman, he wanted to hand-select a spirit that represents his passion and the cowboys and cattlemen of this country are some of the hardest-working individuals in the world. They put beef on the plates of people thousands of miles away and rarely get credit for the hard work they put in. At Ragged Branch, we decided to honor the labor and dedication that these fine men and women put in day after day by hand-selecting a barrel.

This whiskey wouldn’t be fit for a calloused cowboy if it wasn’t left intact and undiluted at Barrel Proof. Tip your hat and enjoy Ragged Branch Cowboy Cut, brought to you by the cattlemen of Central Virginia.

Ragged Branch is nestled in the foothills of the Ragged Mountains near Charlottesville, Virginia. 

As a farm-to-bottle distillery, we grow, harvest, and mill rye and corn to craft our homegrown bourbon recipe. We proudly distill, age, and bottle our bourbon on-site, and feed the residual mash to our cattle. We honor our late master distiller, Dave Pickerell, by utilizing the recipes and distilling methods he taught to us – including aging every drop of our bourbon in charred white oak barrels for over 4 years. 

Savor the smooth, rich flavors of Ragged Branch Virginia Straight Bourbon.

Butting heads with tradition, Ram’s Point was created especially for the hard-headed who aren’t afraid to live life on the edge. Our bold whiskey locks horns with smooth peanut butter flavor too create an intense spirit worth fighting for. Enjoy as a straight shot, on the rocks…you get the point.

Scott Ramon Seguro, known to his fans as Kid Cudi, has touched almost every surface of the entertainment industry with his artistry. A famed American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, he has won multiple awards for his talents including two Grammy Awards. It comes as no surprise that he continues on in his endeavors to spread his particular flair to other avenues. Now you can taste his distinct creative powers within his bottle of Ramon Seguro Tequila, which is comprised of complex aromas and flavors extracted from the finest Blue Agave.

Ranch Heritage is a unique bonded strength bourbon whiskey coming out of Central Texas. 83% corn, 14% wheat, and 3% barley on the mash bill: simple and elegant. This cheated recipe lends itself to vanilla and brown sugar on the nose, then pivots to toffee and oak through the finish for a smooth bourbon whiskey. Bottled at 100 proof to give you the ability to enjoy as we intended or throw in an ice cube for a beautiful super.

Cheers!

Chris & West

A Lone River cuts through the high desert of Far West Texas. If you follow it long enough, you’ll hear the music drifting over from a nearby cantina. Legend has it, it was in these parts that the Ranch Rita was born – a margarita-style drink inspired by a Far West Texas legend.