Backwoods Distilling Wild Rye

85/100
Price Range
$95-$120
Batch
WR03
Style
Single malt
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
ABV
42%
Volume
500ml
Appearance
Clear and slightly viscous
Nose
Oats and rye bread with a hint of sweet anicede
Palate
Subtle anicede with spicey undertones and hints of pepper at the end
Finish
Hints of pepper and sweet vanilla
Backwoods Distilling

Flavour Profile

Fruit
2
Malt
5
Marine
0
Mineral
3
Oil
0
Smoke
0
Spice
5
Sweet
3
Wood
2

Review

Not for me
I liked it
I loved it!

Quite a step away from your typical single malt. This whiskey has stronger notes of barley and raye than the more traditional single malts. A very enjoyable and surprisingly more complex than we were expecting. This may suit those wishing to diversify their range but may not appeal to more traditional single malt drinkers. We enjoyed it more on our second tasting as we were not sure what to expect on the first round. We were quitely impressed by the very different but equally complex flavours.

- Two Whiskey Guys, 2026

Food Pairing

This whiskey pairs beautifully with:

Occasion

Great for socialising with friends. Would work in summer or winter with nibbles.

Right for you?

Looking for something radically different than the traditional single malt offerings and willing develop your pallete further a different mix of flavours

Backwoods Distilling Wild Rye | Two Whiskey Guys