Inaugural Release: A Revival of a Pre-Prohibition-Era Rye
Leopold Bros. “Collector’s Edition” Bottled In Bond Three Chamber Rye Whiskey (750ml) (Pre-Arrival) ($249.99)

This incredible project has been brewing for almost half a decade. This unbelievable product is the result of one man’s conviction. Todd Leopold has been on a mission to recreate the flavors of the Rye whiskies of old. There are many questions about why Rye whisky doesn’t seem to taste quite like it once did, and as it turns out, almost all the country’s rye was once produced on stills like the one Todd had commissioned by Vendome Copper Works in Louisville. The exact specifications of the still were pieced together from the scant historical record, but the results ultimately speak for themselves.

After years of research and planning, they’ve finally arrived at the final product, the closest approximation to what would have been the most popular spirit in pre-prohibition America, the Three Chamber distilled rye. This is similar to what distillers across the northeast would have used to make whisky at their farms in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and beyond. A modern resurrection executed with dazzling success, this limited production first release of this special rye reflects the incredible cost that Todd incurred to create it, but it’s ultimately well worth the price of admission considering the quality and complexity offered. We’re excited to see how this whisky continues to evolve as those first distillates continue to age, but they’ll always be among the country’s rarest and most sought-after whiskies.