locke + co. distilling rye whiskeys

Locke + Co. Distilling Aspen Aged Rye Whiskey

90 Proof

Baking bread
Caramel and Toffee notes
Light Brown Sugar
Hints of Cinnamon
Oaky and baking spices
As I pull away I get hints of dry fig, honey and bananas

The rye whiskey starts with sweetness. Hints of cherry pits and vanilla, and then the spice of the rye comes in on the tip of my tongue, but it has a soft mouthfeel to it.

Mid-palate, there are subtle notes of caramel and golden maple syrup with some tobacco and cinnamon notes as it becomes buttery smooth, and well-rounded between the sweet and spicy characteristics. 

A nice clean finish with ginger, black pepper spice, and moderate warmth with a dry sawdust bite.

Our Flagship Aspen Aged Rye Whiskey is aged two years in brand new 30-gallon oak barrels from the Barrel Mill out of Minnesota. We use char levels 2, 3, 4, and 5. After the two years of aging, we blend the whiskey in large tanks.

We then finish the whiskey by dropping in hand cut and hand charred aspen wood discs that float in the whiskey for additional eight months.

We then blend again before bottling.

Locke + Co. Aspen Aged Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

129-132 Proof

Floral
Fruity
Rye Spice
Figs
Ethanol

A strong Colorado rye punch followed calm vanilla, pepper, and leather notes.  

A rich vanilla finish with notes of leather and oak lasting roughly 8-11 seconds.

We age our Single Barrel Aspen Aged Rye Whiskey for three years in new 30-gallon oak barrels from Minnesota’s Barrel Mill; we select from char levels 2, 3, 4, and 5.

We finish the whiskey by dropping hand-cut and charred aspen wood discs in the barrel for an additional eight months, keeping each barrel in separate 30-gallon drums.

“I always recommend Locke + Co, especially if you’re a rye whiskey lover. If you want some next-level whiskey out of the brand, this bottle is a must-pick-up for you. The increased proof is one of my favorite parts of it, being mainly a bourbon drinker. The difference I notice and love compared to their small batches is the stronger vanilla and leather notes. My overall thought on the Single Barrel is that if you see it on the shelf, you must pick it up, and I promise you won’t be disappointed.” 

Matt Hondorf – Founder of Colorado Spirits Collective

Dusty Dan’s Whiskey Reviews

Locke + Co Aspen Aged Rye Limited Release Single Barrel Review

Josh Uplifted Whiskey Review

Josh reviews the heavily allocated Locke + Co Aspen Aged Rye Limited Release 2021 Single Barrel in Georgia. He picked up from Westside Beverage

“It’s got a sweetness to it and it’s pretty inviting…”

“This is an excellent God damn drink, I am a fan”

MrLiquorSipper Whiskey Review

MrLiquorSipper reviews the heavily allocated Locke + Co Aspen Aged Rye Limited Release 2021 Single Barrel in New Mexico.

“This touches all the bases of the sweetness, the spiciness, the well-bodied, the vanilla, the nice mouthfeel…”

“This is a Sipper without a doubt”

Dusty Dan’s: Top 10 Whiskies of 2022 Live Blind Flight

One of Dan’s top 10 whiskey picks from 2022 – Locke + Co Aspen Aged Rye Limited Release Single Barrel.

Locke + Co. Distilling Aspen Aged Nebbiolo Rye Whiskey

103.5 Proof

Floral
Rose Petal
Raspberry
Baking Spice

Stone fruit
Berry and Cherry
Rye spice
Caramel and Toffee
Anise
Saw dust to woody notes

Cinnamon
Red Plum
Ginger
Black Pepper

We started with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% barley. We aged that for 2 years in new 30 gallon american oak barrels, added the hand cut hand charred aspen wood to the whiskey for 8 months, and then finished the whiskey in a 59 gallon Nebbiolo wine barrel for 13 months.

Locke + Co. Distilling Aspen Aged Port Wine Rye Whiskey

123.24 proof

Reflecting its cask strength, the finish is enduring, featuring lingering notes of cinnamon and chocolate. Subtle fruit and wine undertones gracefully round out the exceptional tasting experience.

Our Port Finished Rye showcases a distinctive blend of 95% rye grain and 5% malted barley. Aged for two years in 30-gallon new American oak barrels, this rye then experiences an additional eight months of maturation in aspen wood. To heighten its complexity, we take 59 gallons of our flagship rye before filtering and proofing it down. The final touch is a nine-month finishing period in 59-gallon Portuguese port barrels. This release is presented unfiltered and at cask strength, boasting a robust 123.24 proof.