Kings County Empire Rye Whiskey

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Think of New York, and chances are high that your mind’s eye will take you straight to the City. But far outside the Big Apple, the great state of New York is better known for its rich agricultural heritage. And in true American fashion, anywhere that you can grow grain quickly becomes a fine place to turn it into whiskey.

Kings County Empire Rye Whiskey takes this American-made spirit ethos, and distills and refines it into one of the most exceptional examples of high-proof rye whiskey we’ve tried in recent years. Made from 80% New York grown Danko rye and 20% English barley malt, it displays all the spicy and savory characteristics you’d expect from a rye whiskey, with just a touch of the sweet softness that barley so aptly provides. And since it’s bottled at over 100 proof, Empire Rye has some real follow-through on the palate with a chorus of holiday spices and a sweet, warm breadiness on the finish.

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