Okanagan Spirits Rye

Okanagan Spirits Rye is a craft Canadian rye whisky from Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery in Vernon, British Columbia—the region’s pioneering grain-to-glass producer using 100% local B.C. ingredients. Featuring a 51% rye from Coldstream Valley and 49% locally malted barley mash bill, it’s distilled, aged in charred American white oak (possibly ex-Tennessee bourbon casks), and bottled at 40% ABV for a subtle, floral take on traditional rye spice.

Okanagan Spirits Rye

Product Description

This light, mahogany-hued whisky emphasizes regional terroir with a sweet, approachable profile from small-batch production. Often selling out quickly at around $60 CAD, it’s versatile neat, on rocks, or mixed, with soft viscosity and elegant legs.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Buttered popcorn, toasted vanilla, Asian pear, allspice, sourdough, maple syrup, orange peels, floral potpourri, lavender, and mint bubblegum.
Palate: Gentle rye spice with lavender, coriander, charred oak, apricot, orange-vanilla cream soda, menthol, dill, ginger, and yeasty bread on a syrupy coat.
Finish: Short, sweet vanilla and maple with lingering soft spice.

Cocktail Ideas

• Rye Old Fashioned: Stir 2 oz with sugar, bitters, orange peel over ice for floral-spice lift.

• Canadian Manhattan: Mix with sweet vermouth and Angostura to highlight pear and baking notes.

• Rye Highball: Top with ginger ale for refreshing citrus and vanilla fizz.

Reviews Summary

Loved for its subtle rye backbone, floral complexity, and craft authenticity—ideal for those preferring balanced, less aggressive spice over bold American ryes. Reviewers note quick sell-outs due to quality and value, though some seek more rye punch. Okanagan Spirits Rye.