RYE WHISKY AT BARNONE
To be a great cocktail bar, you have to use great products in your drinks. barnone has sourced the finest quality products from around the world, and is proud to present them to you in this menu.
From the thousand year old gin distilleries in holland, to the new boutique distilleries in tasmania, the world is full of history and surprises.
Rye whiskey from san francisco to premium kentucky bourbon, the barnone spirit list has been well constructed for you to enjoy. Drinking spirits has been part of civilised society for hundreds of years. up till the turn of the 19th century, people were drinking far more alcohol than we’d tolerate today. george washington enjoyed a drink or thirteen – one for each state. winston churchill was accused of being drunk on many occasions.
Without the spirit, we would not have cocktails. so drink up, have a tipple and ignore the conservatives who think we should all drink less.
Please note: our serve is 30ml of spirit/liquor. As we use only the best products, we always use a smaller amount of mixer so you can enjoy you the taste of your spirit. as a result, when you order a spirit, we will never overfill your glass to ensure both the presentation and taste of your drink is perfect!
NORTH AMERICAN RYE WHISKEY –
RYE REVOLUTION
Rye is known for imparting what many call a spicey or fruity flavor to the whiskey. Bourbon distilled from at least 51% corn, is noticeably sweeter, and tends to be fuller bodied than rye. As bourbon gained popularity beyond the southern United States, bartenders increasingly substituted it for rye in cocktails like Whiskey Sours, Manhattans, and Old Fashioneds, which were initially made only with rye. All other things being equal, the character of the cocktail will be drier with rye.
CANADIAN CLUB 12 YEAR OLD
Rating: 89
Recommended on Ice with fresh lime. Pale golden amber color. Sweet, perfumed buttered caramel corn and spice aromas. A supple en- try leads to a soft medium-bodied palate with rummy spice, medicinal herbs, and toffee notes. FInishes with a peppery, spicy rye fade.
ORIGIN: Ontario, CANADA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Hiram Walker DISTILLATION: Traditional – Pot Stills AGED FOR: 12 Years MADE FROM: Straight Rye ALCOHOL CONTENT: 40%
JIM BEAM RYE WHISKEY
Rating: 92
Yes I know, this Is Jim beam. However, It Is also fantastic. This Is one of the best Rye’s available In AustralIa. Well, If you can get your hands on Old Potrero 90 proof, I will marry you! The Jim Beam Rye is one of America’s finest.
ORIGIN: Clermont, Kentucky, USA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Fortune Brands DISTILLATION: Traditional – Pot Stills AGED FOR: 5 Years
MADE FROM: Straight Rye ALCOHOL CONTENT: 42%
(RI)1 RYE WHISKEY
Rating: 94
The colour is deep, rich honey color tinged with gold. A peppery nose that pleases and surprises; a gentle wake-up call for your senses On the palate, dried fruit and cinnamon push the pep- per to the background; a distinct, exciting pre- view that suggests a distinct, exciting whiskey. Warm; fire on the edges of your tongue; honey flecked with pepper on the way down. Glowing and reassuring finish with a medium-long, it lin- gers before quietly slipping away.
ORIGIN: Perthshire, SCOTLAND DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Diageo DISTILLATION: Triple Still Distillation AGED FOR: 10 Years
MADE FROM: Rye Grain ALCOHOL CONTENT: 46%
RITTENHOUSE 100 PROOF RYE WHISKEY
Rating: 92
Rye was the first true Colonial American whiskey and was the most popular spirit for more than a century. Originally made in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, it is now distilled primarily in Kentucky. Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey is a Pennsylvania style Rye that carries a famous old Philadelphia name.
ORIGIN: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Heaven Hill DISTILLATION: Pot Still Distillation AGED FOR: 9 Years
MADE FROM: 2 grain recipes ALCOHOL CONTENT: 50%
SAZERAC RYE 6 YEAR OLD
Rating: 93
Recommended on Ice with an orange peel. A beautiful nose with lovely aromas, great fruitiness Is matched with great sweetness. The length of the finish leaves you salivating, so wonderfully succinct In parts, then so wonderfully expansive. Try this with the odd drop of water!
ORIGIN: New Orleans, USA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: The Sazerac Company DISTILLATION: Traditional — Pot Stills AGED FOR: 6 Years MADE FROM: Straight Rye ALCOHOL CONTENT: 45%
OLD POTRERO 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN RYE
Rating: 95
Recommended on Ice with an orange peel. ld Potrero is a re-creation of an 18th century Ameri- can whiskey. It’s made with 100% rye mash. Most rye makers mix corn and/or barley in the mash, which would make the spirit sweeter. It’s cop- per-pot distilled and aged for two years plus in toasted oak barrels. The reason they don’t call it a “rye whiskey” on the label despite the fact that it has a much higher rye content than other American whiskeys is that U.S. standards require the oak to be charred in order to give a whiskey that designation. Old Potrero 18th Century Style Whiskey is aged in traditional handmade un- charred oak barrels. Traditional barrel making in- volves heating the staves over a fire of oak chips to help the cooper bend them, lightly toasting— but not charring—the staves in the process. Con- tinuing the heat until the barrels burst into flames and become charred is a later innovation
ORIGIN: San Francisco, USA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Anchor Distillery DISTILLATION: Traditional — Pot Stills AGED FOR: 12 Years MADE FROM: Straight Rye ALCOHOL CONTENT: 62.5%
OLD POTRERO STRAIGHT RYE
Rating: 97
Recommended on Ice. Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey is a part of our endeavor to re-create the original whiskey of America. This release was distilled in a small copper pot still at our distillery on San Francisco's Potrero Hill, from a mash of 100% rye malt. Rye was the grain of choice for America's first distillers, and using a mash of 100% rye malt produces a uniquely American whiskey.
This straight rye whiskey was aged in new handmade charred oak barrels. In traditional barrel making, the cooper heats the staves over a fire of oak chips, allowing them to be bent and formed into a barrel. During this process, the inside of the barrel becomes lightly toasted. By the early 19th century, coopers had learned that if they allowed the heat to continue, the inside of the barrel would burst into flames and become charred. At Anchor, we have found that handmade oak barrels–charred in this traditional manner–impart a rich color and unique character to our rye whiskey.
ORIGIN: San Francisco, USA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Anchor Distillery DISTILLATION: Traditional — Pot Stills AGED FOR: 12 Years MADE FROM: Straight Rye ALCOHOL CONTENT: 45.5%
HUDSON MANHATTAN RYE
WHISKEY Rating: 93
New York was known for its rye whiskey (until Pro- hibition), hence rye whiskey being the basis for the legendary Manhattan cocktail. Made from whole rye grain; not blended. Floral, fruity and smooth with a recognisable rye edge.
ORIGIN: New York City, USA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Tuthilltown Gristmill DISTILLATION: Pot Still – Double Distilled AGED FOR: 9 Years MADE FROM: 100% rye mash ALCOHOL CONTENT: 46%
MITCHERS US 1 Barrel
WHISKEY Rating: 94
A great new addition to the rye whiskey scene. This rye has great texture and character with spice and lovely floral notes.
ORIGIN: Bardstown, USA DISTILLERY OWNED BY: Mitchers, Buffalo Trace. DISTILLATION: Pot Still – Double Distilled AGED FOR: 4 Years MADE FROM: 100% rye mash ALCOHOL CONTENT: 42.4%