Dexter
Small Batch Rye Whiskey
Crafted to push rye further, Dexter Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey is finished with five distinct woods for exceptional depth, spice, brightness, and warmth.
100.6 Proof
50.3% ABV
Five Dimensions of Whiskey Character
Dexter Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey delivers a level of depth rarely found in rye. Finished across five distinct artisan woods through our proprietary WoodCraft Finishing process, each one shapes a different layer of character. 200-year oak for richness and depth. American oak for classic structure. European oak for spice and tannin. Cherry wood for brightness. Maple wood for warmth. Where most ryes offer a singular, spice-forward profile, this one gives you five.
Named for Edmund Dexter, a prominent 19th-century Cincinnati whiskey merchant who built one of the city’s leading wholesale liquor houses, every bottle in the Dexter collection is held to the same standard he set: what matters is what’s inside. This rye whiskey is the most technically ambitious offering in the Dexter collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Bold and spicy on the nose, with aromas of port wine, cracked leather, tangerine preserves, baked raisin, and freshly ground pepper.
Palate
The palate is dense and expressive, layered with smoked cinnamon and dried paprika.
Finish
A long, balanced finish of warmth and depth, with lingering spice, gentle oak, and a slow fade of rich fruit.
