Alley 6 Rye Whiskey

Alley 6 Craft Distillery in Healdsburg, California brings a winemaker's sensibility to American whiskey — and the results are genuinely distinctive. Their Rye Whiskey is a true small-batch expression, twice distilled in direct-fire, traditional copper alembic pot stills from a rye malt mash composed of 78% rye and 22% aromatic malted barley. Each batch is aged a minimum of 18 months in heavy charred new American white oak barrels.

The use of copper alembic pot stills — more common in Cognac and Armagnac production than American whiskey — imparts a richness and texture that sets Alley 6 apart from column-distilled ryes. This is Sonoma County craft whiskey at its most thoughtful.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Malted rye grain, vanilla, toasted oak, and light floral notes
• Palate: Rich rye spice, caramel, baking spices, and a distinctive malt sweetness
• Finish: Smooth and warming with lingering grain and gentle pepper

Specs

• Distillery: Alley 6 Craft Distillery, Healdsburg, California
• Style: California Straight Rye Whiskey — 78% Rye, 22% Malted Barley, Pot Still
• ABV: 43% / Proof: 86
• Size: 750ml