The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey 45% 700ml

The whiskey that brought American straight rye rules to Australia, and the benchmark for Australian rye.

• Volume: 700ml
• ABV: 45%
• Origin: Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey
• Age: Minimum two years
• Release: Core range

Straight Rye is where The Gospel began. Made to the strict American straight rye standard, it is double distilled from 100% Australian-grown unmalted rye and matured for at least two years in heavily toasted, single-forest new American oak. Melbourne's swinging climate drives the spirit deep into the wood, building a bold, spicy rye with real depth and a clean, dry structure.

What it delivers

• Nose: Buttery dark rye bread, warm spice and light toffee
• Palate: Caramel and vanilla, allspice, clove, cracked pepper and green apple
• Finish: Dried red fruit, crème caramel and woody spice
• Serve: On the rocks, or as the backbone of a Manhattan or Old Fashioned

Why it matters

• The first Australian whiskey made to American straight rye rules, setting the standard for rye in this country
• Made from unmalted rye grown on a single farm in South Australia's Murray Mallee, where a harsh, dry climate yields small, dense, intensely flavoured grain
• Matured in heavily toasted new American oak from a single forest, with a char profile refined over years of trials
• One of the most decorated Australian whiskeys, and a bartender's favourite for spirit-forward cocktails