KENTUCKY KISS

After two successful batches of Indiana distilled Raconteur Rye, it was time to change things up. Shortly after the release of Batch 1, we were alerted to a special lot of eight-year-old 95/5 rye whiskey distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky. Having tasted similar runs bottled by several esteemed producers over the past two years, we had high hopes. Not only were those hopes met, they were exceeded by an extraordinary profile showcasing caramel, sweet spice, and honey-drenched citrus. All that was needed to shape it into Raconteur Rye was a brief slumber in Mizunara oak casks.

It didn’t take long for the flavors to intensify. What began as a beautifully balanced 95/5 rye quickly developed into an elegantly complex and nuanced rye lover’s rye, thanks to a careful combination of both straight and cask-finished whiskey. The end result is a marriage of the sweet and lively qualities of Kentucky high-rye with a delicate kiss of the rich woodiness and layered qualities of Japanese Mizunara.

Fans of Raconteur Rye batch 1 and batch 2 will be treated to an enigmatic profile that’s both unique and curiously familiar with the third release, “Miz Kiss.” Sometimes all it takes is a well-loved recipe and touch of time in the right oak to craft a brand new story. Such is the case with “Miz Kiss.” From nose to finish the third batch of Raconteur Rye leads your senses through a tale of intrigue, comfort, and sublime satisfaction.

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 & James Symons
Curators & Co-Creators