“One of 2025’s most noteworthy rye offerings… don’t pass it up.”
- DrinkHacker
“One of the best values in rye”
- BreakingBourbon
“Exactly what rye lovers have been waiting for.”
- The Whiskey Wash
Barrel Master Select Rye Batch 1 is the first barrel proof rye whiskey from Wheel Horse. Distilled and matured in Owensboro, Kentucky, the inaugural release is a blend of nine rye (95%) barrels aged between 5 years 8 months and 6 years. The barrels were hand selected by Barrel Master, Stephen Corrigan.
Aged 5 Years
ABV: 60.2%
120.4 proof
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of creme brûlée and chai spice. On the palate, sweeter flavors of brown sugar and praline come to the fore, giving way to spicier notes of clove-studded orange and cinnamon candies. The finish is long with hints of molasses, anise candies and pipe tobacco.