Templeton Distillery announced the release of its inaugural rye whiskey, a Single Barrel release marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s evolution. This limited-time-only expression is distilled, aged and bottled at cask strength right at the Templeton Distillery.

Born from a vision to craft whiskey in the heart of small-town Iowa – after garnering numerous awards for its aging capabilities of sourced whiskey – Templeton’s evolution to crafting its own distilled whiskey from grain to glass began when the distillery opened its doors nearly eight years ago. 

Now, that vision reaches its fruition with the first rye barrels that were laid down at the distillery, now produced as the inaugural Single Barrel release – a rye whiskey that captures the individuality of every cask.

“We’re proud to introduce Templeton Single Barrel Rye – a whiskey crafted for our fans and connoisseurs alike,” Shane Fitzharris, Senior Vice President, Global Commercial at Infinium Spirits, said in a news release. “This release embodies our spirit of innovation while honoring our rich heritage, setting a new benchmark for excellence in American whiskey. Every pour offers a rare and remarkable expression of character and craft – no two barrels alike, each with its own distinct personality and complexity.”

Bottled at barrel proof, this release is crafted from a 95% rye, 5% malted barley mash bill and matured in charred new American oak barrels. Templeton Single Barrel is now available (MSRP $49.99) at select retailers and online here for a limited time only. 

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About Templeton American Whiskey

Born in the small town of Templeton, Iowa, Templeton whiskey traces its roots back to the Prohibition era, when local bootleggers perfected a rye whiskey that became legendary. As the brand continues to evolve from independent bottler to full-scale distiller, our focus is on expanding production, maintaining consistency with our popular legacy offerings, enhancing sustainability efforts, and introducing innovative new expressions. To find a local retailer or learn more, visit www.templetondistillery.com.