Buffalo Trace Kosher Straight Rye Whiskey combines classic Kentucky whiskey craftsmanship with a production program developed specifically to meet kosher standards. Created in partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council, this distinctive rye is distilled from high-quality grains and matured in barrels reserved exclusively for Buffalo Trace's kosher whiskey program.
Bottled at a substantial 94 proof / 47% ABV, Buffalo Trace Kosher Straight Rye delivers the bold, spicy personality rye drinkers look for while maintaining the balance and drinkability associated with Buffalo Trace Distillery. The official profile highlights rye spice, bright citrus and clove, creating a lively combination of warming spice, fresh fruit character and mature whiskey depth.
The kosher program itself has an unusual history. Buffalo Trace began working with the cRc in 2010, with specially designated barrels filled for the project and managed under a kosher chain of custody. Before bottling, the distillery's bottling lines were thoroughly cleaned to prevent contact with non-kosher spirits. The first releases arrived in 2020, and the collection has continued as an annual post-Passover offering.
For collectors, Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye is also part of a three-expression kosher whiskey collection that includes a Wheat Recipe Bourbon and Rye Recipe Bourbon. Its combination of cRc certification, annual availability, 94-proof strength and true straight rye character makes it appealing to rye enthusiasts, Buffalo Trace collectors and shoppers seeking kosher-certified premium whiskey.
Key Features
- Buffalo Trace Kosher Straight Rye Whiskey
- cRc Certified Kosher
- Produced with the Chicago Rabbinical Council
- Straight Rye Whiskey
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94 proof / 47% ABV
- Rye mash
- Matured in specially designated kosher barrels
- Produced in Frankfort, Kentucky
- Released annually after Passover
- Bold rye-spice character
- Citrus and clove tasting profile
- Recommended neat by Buffalo Trace
- Part of the Buffalo Trace Kosher Whiskey collection
- Premium rye for sipping, gifting and collecting
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bright rye spice, citrus peel and clove, with underlying oak and grain sweetness.
Palate: Bold and warming with peppery rye, citrus, baking spice and clove, supported by mature oak and subtle sweetness.
Finish: Lingering and spicy with rye grain, clove, citrus oils and warming oak. Buffalo Trace's official tasting profile specifically identifies rye spice with hints of citrus and clove.
How to Enjoy
Buffalo Trace recommends enjoying its Kosher Straight Rye neat, which is an excellent way to appreciate the concentrated rye spice and citrus character at 94 proof.
A few drops of water can soften the alcohol and open more citrus, clove and grain sweetness. It is also well suited to a large cube or classic rye cocktails such as a Manhattan, Sazerac, Rye Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.
FAQ
Is Buffalo Trace Kosher Straight Rye actually kosher?
Yes. Buffalo Trace identifies it as a cRc Certified Kosher Straight Rye Whiskey, produced under the supervision of the Chicago Rabbinical Council.
What proof is Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye?
It is bottled at 94 proof / 47% ABV.
Is this bourbon or rye whiskey?
This specific bottle is Straight Rye Whiskey. Buffalo Trace separately produces a Kosher Rye Recipe Bourbon, which is a different expression.
What does it taste like?
Buffalo Trace describes the profile as rye spice with hints of citrus and clove.
How is the kosher designation maintained?
The whiskey is aged in barrels designated for kosher spirits, and Buffalo Trace's original program documentation states that bottling equipment was thoroughly cleaned before bottling to prevent contact with non-kosher spirits.
