Duke Founders Reserve Double Barrel Rye Whiskey 750mL is a premium, bold rye whiskey crafted to honor Duke Spirits’ founding vision of depth, character, and timeless American whiskey tradition. This refined rye undergoes a double-barrel aging process, first maturing in new charred American oak and then finished in a second barrel to enhance smoothness, richness, and layered complexity.

Robust yet polished, Duke Founders Reserve Double Barrel Rye delivers expressive notes of cracked black pepper, baking spice, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dried fruit, and subtle herbal tones, carried by a full-bodied mouthfeel and a long, warming finish. The secondary barrel aging softens the rye’s spice while amplifying sweetness and oak character, making it ideal for sipping neat or elevating classic rye cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Black pepper, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, light herbal notes

• Palate: Bold rye spice, toffee, baking spice, dried fruit, smooth oak

• Finish: Long, warm, and balanced with lingering spice, sweetness, and oak

FAQs

• What does “Double Barrel” mean?
The whiskey is aged in two separate oak barrels, adding depth, smoothness, and complexity.

• Is this a straight rye whiskey?
Yes — it meets the requirements for straight rye whiskey, with additional flavor from secondary barrel aging.

• Is it spicy?
Yes — it delivers classic rye spice, balanced by caramel sweetness and oak richness.

• How should it be enjoyed?
Excellent neat, with a splash of water, or in Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.

• What is the proof?
Typically bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).

• Is this a good gift bottle?
Absolutely — its Founders Reserve designation and double-barrel aging make it a standout premium rye.