Smoke Wagon Blenders Select Rye 750ml

Smoke Wagon Blender’s Select Rye Whiskey

Age

A blend of ryes aged 4 to 6 years, showcasing both youthful spice and seasoned depth.

Distillery

Bottled by Smoke Wagon Distillery (part of the Lux Row portfolio) in Bardstown, Kentucky, curated from select sourced barrels and finished in-house.

Region

Crafted in Kentucky—leveraging time-honored mesh of sourced whiskies and expertly blended to create a distinct rye-forward expression.

Mash Bill

Vibrant rye blend containing 90–100% rye, with small proportions of malted barley or corn depending on barrel selection, designed to showcase bold grain character.

ABV / Proof

Typically bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof) to preserve flavor intensity while maintaining smoothness.

Description

Smoke Wagon Blender’s Select Rye is a masterfully blended rye whiskey, crafted to highlight robust spice and aromatic complexity. Comprised of hand-selected barrels, it melds potent rye character with nuanced barrel age. Ideal neat or in cocktails, this expression emphasizes depth, balance, and the art of blending.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Warm amber with a light copper sheen—clear and inviting.

Aroma

Bold rye spice up front—pepper and baking spice—softened by sweet vanilla, caramel drizzle, and herbaceous rye grain.

Palate

Structured and lively: cracked black pepper, cinnamon bark, caramel corn, and toasted oak carry through, supported by subtle dried fruit and earthy malt.

Finish

Medium-length and warming, with lingering rye spice, mellow oak, gentle caramel, and a soft herbal afterglow.

Accolades & Value

• Celebrated for its compelling balance of spice and smoothness

• Recognized as a standout blended rye in mainstream portfolios

• Lauded for delivering premium depth at an accessible proof level

Summary

Smoke Wagon Blender’s Select Rye is a skilled rye blend that celebrates grain-driven spiciness alongside rounded barrel-aged texture. Bottled around 94 proof, it’s versatile enough to be sipped neat or luxuriously mixed—a refined expression of Kentucky rye blending tradition.