Templeton Rye 10 

Templeton Rye 10 Year (often the Single Barrel 10 Year Reserve) is a limited-production straight rye whiskey from Templeton Distillery in Iowa, showcasing aged MGP rye with signature Templeton spice at around 104 proof. Hand-selected single barrels deliver mature depth from over a decade in charred oak, balancing bold fruit and classic rye character for special occasions.

Templeton Rye 10

Product Description

This Iowa-crafted rye uses a traditional high-rye mash bill, bottled non-chill filtered from individual barrels for variation and intensity, priced $85-100 MSRP. Its deep amber hue and silky body make it a sipper’s delight neat or lightly diluted, earning double gold at SF World Spirits Competition.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vibrant red fruits (strawberry, raspberry), apricot, cinnamon rye spice, cherry Twizzlers, dry oak, black pepper, and subtle mint.
Palate: Robust dark oak, honeyed florals, brown sugar, peppermint heat, clove, nutmeg, citrus rind (tangerine, lemon), herbal dill, and creamy caramel on an oily mouthfeel.
Finish: Long, clean butterscotch linger with campfire smoke, jam sweetness, and grounded rye spice.

Cocktail Ideas

• Rye Old Fashioned: Stir 2 oz with demerara syrup and orange bitters over ice; cherry garnish enhances fruit-spice harmony.

• Manhattan: Blend with sweet vermouth and Angostura for mature oak depth.

• Rye Boulevardier: Mix with Campari and vermouth to spotlight red fruit and smoke.

Reviews Summary

Acclaimed for age-driven maturity—potent fruits, balanced spice, and compelling heft that elevates familiar MGP rye into premium territory. Reviewers love its complexity and value for aged rye fans, though barrel variation exists; a weekend sipper standout.