Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey 750mL

Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey

Rye Whiskey | 52.5% ABV | 105 Proof | 750mL | Indiana, USA | 4 Years Before Finishing | Tobacco-Smoked American Oak Barrel Finish

Process & Profile

Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey begins with four-year-old Indiana rye made from 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Bottled at 105 proof, this expression combines rye spice and confectionary sweetness with citrus, herbs, and delicate smoke.

Its distinctive character comes from secondary maturation in new American oak barrels cold-smoked with aged tobacco leaves grown in Kentucky. Buzzard’s Roost uses a proprietary toast profile and a light Char #1 treatment for these finishing barrels. The barrel preparation introduces sweet, smoky characteristics that complement the rye’s underlying flavor.

Floral aromas and rye bread meet cinnamon, brown sugar, leather, and subtle tobacco notes. The palate moves from candy-like sweetness into citrus and cigar tobacco, while cherry and dried-herb accents add another layer of flavor. Developed with cigar pairing in mind, Cigar Rye also offers plenty to explore as a standalone sipping whiskey.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Floral notes, rye bread, cinnamon, and brown sugar with delicate smoke, leather, and aged tobacco.

• Palate: Confectionary sweetness followed by citrus and cigar tobacco, with cherry and dried-herb accents.

• Finish: Sweet and toasty, with lingering citrus.

What Makes It Special

• Begins with four-year-old rye distilled in Indiana.

• Made from a confirmed mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.

• Finished in American oak barrels cold-smoked with aged Kentucky tobacco leaves.

• Uses light Char #1 barrels and a proprietary toast profile during secondary maturation.

• Bottled at 105 proof, equivalent to 52.5% ABV.

• Developed by Buzzard’s Roost master blender Jason Brauner for sipping on its own or pairing with a cigar.

How to Enjoy

Begin with a neat pour in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass to explore the floral, citrus, spice, and smoky aromas. Add a few drops of water and compare how the profile changes, or serve over a large ice cube for a cooler pour with gradual dilution.

For a cocktail, try a rye Old Fashioned with aromatic bitters and an orange twist to complement the whiskey’s citrus and spice notes. Dark chocolate or roasted nuts are simple food-pairing options alongside a neat pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How old is Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey?
   Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey begins with four-year-old Indiana rye before undergoing secondary maturation in specially prepared American oak barrels.

2. What gives Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey its smoky character?
   Its finishing barrels are cold-smoked with aged tobacco leaves grown in Kentucky. This barrel treatment works alongside the proprietary toast profile to develop the whiskey’s delicate smoky and tobacco characteristics.

3. What is the proof of Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey?
   Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey is bottled at 105 proof, equivalent to 52.5% ABV.

4. What does Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey taste like?
   Expect confectionary sweetness, citrus, cinnamon, and subtle cigar tobacco, accompanied by cherry and dried-herb notes. The finish is sweet and toasty.

5. Where can I buy Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey?
   You can purchase Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Whiskey 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.