Traverse City Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey is produced by Traverse City Whiskey Co. in Michigan. It is a straight rye whiskey with a varying proof and is aged for over four years. The whiskey features a mashbill that includes a blend of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, as well as 100% rye. This batch is approximately 90% Traverse City Whiskey Co.'s own rye and 10% MGP rye, which is aged on-site in Michigan. The suggested retail price is $89.99.
At first, I thought this might be another 95/5 that’s good to great but not elevated. Then, learning more about it, the depth becomes more apparent. A great rye that rises above the more you drink it.