Castle & Key Restoration 2024 Batch 1 Rye Whiskey 750mL

Castle & Key Restoration 2024 Batch 1 Rye Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | 101.5 Proof (50.75% ABV) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Restoration 2024 Batch 1 is the latest release from Castle & Key’s flagship rye series, crafted in historic Frankfort, Kentucky. Using a mash bill of 63% rye, 17% yellow corn, and 20% malted barley, the whiskey is aged for approximately 3–3.5 years in charred new American oak. The distillery's innovative "pod" blending system groups barrels by flavor character—such as citrus-forward or spice-rich—and recombines them for a meticulous final blend. This edition is bottled at 101.5 proof, offering bold rye personality with balanced oak depth.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Graham cracker crust, dried cherries, orange peel, spearmint, and nutmeg

• Palate: Rich caramel, baked apples, cinnamon, clove, and molasses cookies

• Finish: Long and grain-driven with white pepper, mint, honey, and toasted rye bread

What Makes It Special

• Mash bill emphasizes high rye content (63%) for bold spice

• Blended via Castle & Key’s pod system, focusing on detailed barrel profiling

• Aged around 3–3.5 years, striking a balance between youth and maturity

• Bottled at 101.5 proof, ensuring vibrancy and presence

• Part of a limited, annually released series showcasing batch-to-batch variation

How to Enjoy

Best served neat or with a dose of water to open its rich spice and cereal notes. It shines in a Rye Old Fashioned or Manhattan, and pairs beautifully with nutty cheeses, apple pie, or smoked meats.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What proof is this expression?
It’s bottled at 101.5 proof (50.75% ABV).

2. What is the mash bill?
The mash bill contains 63% rye, 17% yellow corn, and 20% malted barley.

3. How long was it aged?
It’s aged approximately 3 to 3.5 years in new oak barrels.

4. What is the pod blending system?
Barrels are categorized by flavor profile (“pods”) and then artfully recombined for the final blend.

5. How is Batch 1 different from Batch 2?
Batch 1 emphasizes bold spice and cereal notes, while later batches may lean softer or more fruit-forward.