Grain: 80% Rye 20% Malted Barley Region: Kentucky, USA This rye whiskey is aged for 4 years and features a profile that includes a warm, spicy rye character complemented by notes of fruit and bread. Aromas of spices and dried cherries, a palate with flavors like rye bread and cinnamon, and a medium-long, warm finish with a lingering spiciness. While the brand was founded in Pennsylvania in 1810, production shifted to Kentucky after the James B. Beam Distilling Company acquired it in 1987.