True Story Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Amburana & Sherry Casks
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True Story Straight Rye Whiskey is where bold character meets refined craftsmanship. This unique expression marries two high-rye mash bills—one from Indiana (95% rye / 5% malted barley) and one from Northern Kentucky (91% rye / 9% malted barley)—both aged between 5 and 8 years. What sets this rye apart is its double-cask finishing: up to 12 months in rare Brazilian Amburana wood casks and rich Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.
The result is a layered and luxurious whiskey that balances fiery rye spice with the warm, aromatic sweetness of exotic wood and dried fruit. Complex, yet incredibly drinkable, True Story Rye offers a bold new chapter in American whiskey storytelling.
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Bottle details
| Type | Rye Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | True Story |
| Origin | Indiana and Kentucky, United States |
| Age | Blend of straight rye whiskeys aged 5 to 8 years |
| Strength | 50% ABV (100 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | High-rye mash bills (95% rye / 5% malted barley and 91% rye / 9% malted barley) |
| Cask | oloroso sherry, PX sherry |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a straight rye built from two high-rye mash bills, one from Indiana at 95% rye and 5% malted barley and the other from Northern Kentucky at 91% rye and 9% malted barley, with whiskeys aged between 5 and 8 years. What sets it apart is the finishing: up to 12 months in Brazilian Amburana wood and in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. In the glass, the rye's peppery bite comes first, then caramel, molasses and dark fruit. The Amburana brings cinnamon toast, vanilla and a hint of sandalwood, while the sherry adds fig jam, prune and roasted almond. At 100 proof it has the backbone for an Old Fashioned or a Boulevardier, yet it rewards slow sipping neat. It suits the rye drinker ready to explore exotic-wood finishes, and the collector curious how Amburana and sherry play together in one bottle. We carry it because it keeps rye's spicy edge while the casks add real depth and a pour worth talking about.
Pairs well with
- Pecan pie — The pie's caramel and toasted nuts echo the whiskey's caramel, molasses and honeyed-nut finish.
- Fig and cheese board — Dried figs and rich cheeses mirror the fig jam and prune layer that the sherry casks contribute.
- Fireside autumn evening — The waves of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg make it a natural slow sipper for a cool night by the fire.
Questions about this bottle
What is this rye made from?
What is this rye made from?
It blends two high-rye mash bills: one from Indiana at 95% rye and 5% malted barley, and one from Northern Kentucky at 91% rye and 9% malted barley. The straight rye whiskeys in the blend are aged between 5 and 8 years.
How is it finished?
How is it finished?
After aging, the whiskey spends up to 12 months finishing in Brazilian Amburana wood casks and in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The Amburana adds cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood notes, while the sherry contributes fig jam, prune and roasted almond.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect baking spices, honey, brown sugar and dried fruit like raisin, fig and apricot on the nose. The palate opens with peppery rye, then caramel, molasses and dark fruit. The finish is long, with spiced oak, stewed fruit, honeyed nuts and a lingering trace of cinnamon and raisin.
What proof is it, and how should I drink it?
What proof is it, and how should I drink it?
It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750 ml bottle. Try it neat first, then add a few drops of water to open up the sherry notes. A large cube amplifies the Amburana's vanilla-spice character, and it works well in a Rye Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.
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