Witches’ Tree Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

The Bartender’s Choice for Craft Cocktails

A Bold Rebirth of Kentucky Straight Rye.
Experience the definitive standard for whiskey cocktails with Witches’ Tree Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. Born from a collaboration “by and with bartenders,” this 96-proof Kentucky Straight Rye is engineered to provide a bold fruit, and spice character that remains distinct even when mixed with complex bitters, citrus, and syrups. Developed through rigorous blind tastings by industry experts – especially craft cocktail bartenders – tasting blind in cocktail, the 96-proof point specifically selected for its balance in cocktails – it represents a true rebirth of the iconic American Rye spirit.

The Power of a 91% High-Rye Mash Bill:
Our unique 91% Rye and 9% Malted Barley mash bill delivers a sophisticated balance of flavors. While the high-rye content provides a rich, spicy punch, the malted barley adds a substantial biscuit-like creaminess and a smooth finish. To preserve every nuance of this profile, Witches’ Tree is non-chill filtered and additive-free, ensuring a “straight” whiskey of the highest quality and purity. While many ryes use the legal minimum of 51%, this “high rye” profile is a hallmark of our collaboration with New Riff.

The Legend of the Witches’ Tree:
More than just a name, our whiskey honors the legendary Witches’ Tree of Louisville, Kentucky. Located at Sixth Street and Park Ave, this gnarled landmark is central to 19th-century lore involving a disapproving city counsel, a coven’s curse, and a miraculous rebirth following a lightning strike. Like its namesake, Witches’ Tree Rye embodies the fortitude and resilience of the American whiskey tradition – revitalizing energy behind American Rye – the first whiskey distilled in the United States.