{"product_id":"elijah-craig-toasted-rye-whiskey","title":"Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Toasted Rye Whiskey. Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the rye counterpart to the acclaimed Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel bourbon, taking fully matured Elijah Craig Straight Rye and finishing it in a custom toasted new oak barrel designed with the Independent Stave Company, adding layers of crème brûlée, almond, hazelnut, and milk chocolate alongside the rye's characteristic spice for a rye expression unlike any other in the Heaven Hill lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Toasted Rye begins where the Straight Rye ends: fully matured Kentucky straight rye whiskey, re-entered at barrel proof into a custom-designed toasted new oak barrel. The barrel design is a collaboration with Independent Stave Company — one of the world's foremost cooperage operations — and features a high-temperature toasting cap that embeds phenols into the wood. Phenols from the toasted cap contribute the subtle smokiness and spice that distinguishes the Toasted Rye's finish character from what a standard re-barrel would produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mash bill is 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley — the same foundation as the Straight Rye. The toasted barrel finishing takes that rye spice backbone and layers caramelized wood sugars, nut, and chocolate notes on top, creating an interplay between the grain's natural pepper and herb character and the finishing barrel's dessert-like contribution. The result is a rye whiskey that rewards both straight rye enthusiasts who want more complexity and bourbon drinkers who are drawn to the Toasted Barrel concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, crème brûlée, almond, and hazelnut — the custom toasted barrel's caramelized wood sugar character is immediately apparent alongside the rye's underlying spice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk chocolate and subtle baking spices with a creamy mouthfeel. The toasted oak finishing creates a rich, dessert-like layer over the rye grain character. More nuanced and layered than the Straight Rye alone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and warm with lingering spice from both the rye grain and the toasted oak's phenol contribution. The ISC high-temperature cap creates the smoky finish note that sets this apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom toasted new oak barrel (Independent Stave Company); high-temperature toasting cap\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Toasted Oak Finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Elijah Craig Toasted Rye taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, crème brûlée, almond, and hazelnut on the nose. Milk chocolate and baking spice with a creamy mouthfeel on the palate. Soft, warm finish with lingering rye spice and subtle smoke from the toasted oak cap.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Toasted Rye differ from Elijah Craig Straight Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both start from the same 51% rye mash bill. The Toasted Rye goes through a second finishing phase in a custom ISC toasted new oak barrel, adding crème brûlée, almond, hazelnut, and milk chocolate over the rye's natural spice. More complex and dessert-forward; the Straight Rye is the more assertively spiced, grain-forward expression.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Independent Stave Company toasting cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e ISC is one of the world's leading cooperage operations. For the Toasted Rye's finishing barrel, a high-temperature toasting cap embeds phenols — smoke and spice compounds — into the barrel wood, contributing the subtle smokiness and complexity that standard toasted barrels without the high-temperature cap cannot produce.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Toasted Rye related to the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it applies the same toasted barrel finishing philosophy to the Straight Rye base. Toasted Barrel finishes Small Batch bourbon in toasted new oak; Toasted Rye finishes the Straight Rye in a custom ISC toasted barrel. 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