Our Whiskeys

Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey

Crater Lake Rye is straight-up, no-frills American whiskey. Forget the fancy trimmings, the collector's hype, and the pretentious tasting notes. This is your wind-down, sit-back-with-friends kind of whiskey. Just a glass (or two) of downright good stuff, because that's all you really need. That’s Crater Lake Rye for you.

Awards

  • Double Gold: Seattle International Spirits Competition
  • Gold: International Craft Competition

Tasting Notes

Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey differs from most ryes in that we use 100% rye grain in our mash bill. This gives our rye rich toffee notes and just the right amount of peppery spice that defines all great rye whiskies. The other remarkable difference is our water. Crisp and slightly minerally, it blends perfectly with the spirit to finish with a pleasing warmth instead of the sharp heat of most alcohol.
  • 80 Proof
  • Oregon Kosher Certified

Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey

With the spirits in our Reserve Collection we try to create something just a bit better. The Reserve Rye Whiskey is higher proof than our Straight Rye and there is 5% malted barley in the mash bill where the Straight Rye is 100% rye mash. If our Straight Rye is a sipper reminiscent of early American rye whiskies then the Reserve is a cocktail whiskey with a more contemporary flavor profile.

Awards

  • Gold: San Diego Spirits Competition
  • Gold: Seattle World Whiskey Day
  • Gold: San Diego Spirits Festival

Tasting Notes

Reserve Rye Whiskey can be described as the more contemporary of our rye whiskies. It has the pronounced pepper spice and deep toffee note characteristics but with 5% malted barley in the mash bill it drinks closer to the modern ryes. And at 96 proof it easily anchors any whiskey cocktail.
  • 96 Proof
  • Oregon Kosher Certified

Crater Lake Rock and Rye (Ready to Serve)

The Rock and Rye was the toast of the town in 1880 and eventually—legend has it—inspired both the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. This is our version of the classic drink with rye whiskey, dark cherry, blood orange, and house-made bitters. Just pour over ice and enjoy.

Awards

  • Double Gold: San Diego Spirits Festival
  • Double Gold: Pr%f Awards Masked
  • Gold & 91 Points: Beverage Tasting Institute

Tasting Notes

Subtly sweet at the onset, rich notes of toffee give way to a distinct peppery finish.
  • 60 Proof