Whether you're a casual fan of whiskey and whiskey cocktails, or a connoisseur, American Rye Whiskey and Rye Cocktails should be on your radar, especially now as many craft cocktail bartenders embrace this classic spirit.
High N Wicked's Kentucky Straight Rye, is distilled and bottled in Kentucky and labeled "Straight" meaning it has been aged for a minimum of 2 years, however it's aged for a minimum of 5 years, giving the whiskey more time to mature in the barrel. The High N Wicked Rye is also referred to as a "High Rye" meaning more than 90% of the grains used in the mash bill are Rye. This creates a flavor profile with notes of cinnamon, caramelized apples, a subtle note of popcorn and a hint of black pepper.
Maple Rye Old Fashioned
2oz High N Wicked KY Straight Rye Whiskey
½ oz Cinnamon Maple Syrup*
3 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until well diluted. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass, and garnish with a fresh orange peel twist.
Fall Spiced Rye Sour
2 oz High N Wicked KY Straight Rye Whiskey
¾ oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
½ oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
½ oz Maple Syrup
5 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin, add ice and shake hard. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a fresh slice of lemon.
*Cinnamon Maple Syrup: combine equal parts maple syrup and water in a stock pot over low heat - do not boil. Add in three cinnamon sticks and stir slowly for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow all contents to cool for 15 minutes. Strain off cinnamon and store syrup in the fridge in an airtight container for no more than 7 days.