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Store Picks

Castle & Key Single Barrel Rye Store Pick – How & Why

Published September 16, 2026

We were very excited to get the opportunity to do a Castle & Key Store Pick when it was offered to us. Being fans since their inception, it has been fun watching them “mature” and the whiskey, both Bourbon and Rye has come a long way! This store pick selection is a Rye Single Barrel and we hope you can stop in and taste it or take a look at our tasting notes below.

  • Bottle Count – 83
  • ABV – 56.9% ABV
  • Mash bill – 63% rye, 20% barley malt, 17% yellow corn – Distilled at Castle & Key Distillery
  • Barrel #4389 | Selected by Charles
  • Age – 6 years

Charles’ Tasting Notes: The nose has a nice sweetness, barrel proof but soft (no burn), some nougat and caramel notes . The palate is full of beautiful rye spice and sweetness, not the typical bite from a rye. A long finish of baking spice and vanilla. A great sipper, and drinkable by all.