Rossville Union Barrel Proof is the cask strength expression of MGP's own proprietary rye brand, made by the self proclaimed Masters of Rye at their historic distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For nearly two centuries, Lawrenceburg's distillers have perfected the rye whiskey that underpins so many of America's most respected labels, and with Rossville Union, MGP bottles that expertise under its own name. Named for the original Rossville distillery site, this barrel proof rye is built from a blend of MGP's two signature rye mashbills, the 51 percent rye Kentucky style recipe and the bold 95 percent rye recipe, aged an average of five to six years in new charred American oak. This release is blended from a batch of 83 barrels, noted right on the front of the bottle, and bottled uncut at a robust 112.6 proof. It pours a rich amber and opens with a nose of pure rye spice, straw, citrus, and summer fruits. The palate is full and flavorful, delivering hefty rye spice alongside fresh baked bread, apricot, candied fruits, caramel, and a pleasant underlying sweetness, while the finish is long, peppery, and lightly smoky. Bold but balanced, it never gut punches the way some high proof ryes can, rewarding slow sipping neat or with a few drops of water, and standing up beautifully in a cask strength Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Rossville Union |
| Distillery |
MGP / Rossville Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Indiana |
| Producer |
MGP Ingredients / Luxco |
| Category |
Straight Rye Whiskey (Barrel Proof) |
| Expression |
Barrel Proof; this batch from 83 barrels |
| Age Statement |
No age statement (averages 5 to 6 years) |
| Mashbill |
Blend of 51% rye / 45% corn / 4% malted barley and 95% rye / 5% malted barley |
| Maturation |
Aged in new charred American oak; bottled at barrel proof |
| ABV |
56.3% |
| Proof |
112.6 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Indiana |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber.
Nose: Pure rye spice, straw, citrus, and summer fruits.
Palate: Hefty rye spice with fresh baked bread, apricot, candied fruits, caramel, and a pleasant sweetness.
Finish: Long, peppery, and lightly smoky.
FAQ
What is the mashbill? A blend of MGP's two rye recipes, a 51 percent rye Kentucky style mashbill and a 95 percent rye mashbill.
What proof is it? This barrel proof release is 112.6 proof, or 56.3 percent ABV. As a batch product, the exact proof can vary by release.
How old is it? No age statement, but the whiskey averages five to six years.
Who makes it? MGP, the renowned Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery known as the Masters of Rye, under its own Rossville Union label.
How should I drink it? Neat, with a few drops of water, or in a cask strength cocktail such as a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
Where can I buy Rossville Union Barrel Proof online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
