Boone County Distilling is known for serving up award-winning spirits including small batch bourbons and single barrel selections. The distillery is adding to this impressive lineup with its new Founder’s Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, which was recently awarded a Gold Medal, Exceptional, 95 Points from the Beverage Testing Institute, earning the distillery a feature in Forbes Magazine’s “America’s Best Rye Whiskey, According to BevTest.”
The eight-year Founder’s Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a straight rye mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted rye (a 100% rye whiskey). Handcrafted and handmade inside Boone County Distilling’s Northern Kentucky facility, the rye features aromas of caramelized sugar, stone fruit, toasted rye and cinnamon. It also contains hints of brown sugar, vanilla and toasted grain flavors. Forbes describes it as “structured enough for a Manhattan or Sazerac, but polished enough to reward a neat pour.”
Larry Ebersold, nicknamed the “Godfather of Rye” and member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, has guided the Boone County Distilling team as they developed and refined their rye whiskey-making skills.
“When you walk through our rickhouse, every single barrel tells its own story,” said Michael Wells, master distiller at Boone County Distilling. “Working alongside Larry Ebersold to hone our rye whiskey skills was a masterclass in patience and precision, giving us the confidence and ability to bring this excellent rye release to life right here in Northern Kentucky. Earning a Gold Medal tells us that the hard work paid off, and we can’t wait for folks to pour a glass and taste what went into it.”
Located just off I-75 near Independence, Kentucky, Boone County Distilling is an accessible stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® for both Greater Cincinnati residents, as well as regional travelers. With its proximity to CVG Airport, it is often the first or last stop for air travelers interested in the Bourbon Trail.
Boone County Distilling offers distillery tours, tasting experiences, and a gift shop featuring a lineup of award-winning spirits, including its signature small-batch bourbons, single-barrel selections and the crowd favorite, bourbon cream.
The Founder’s Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey is $54.99 and is available now at the distillery’s gift shop and is coming soon to select retailers like Kroger, Party Source, Total Wine and more.
To learn more about Boone County Distilling Co., explore its spirits, or book a distillery experience, visit boonedistilling.com.
