About Standard Proof
At Standard Proof Whiskey, a micro-distillery specializing in naturally infused and straight rye whiskey, Born Behind The Bar is our motto. Our different, handcrafted whiskeys originate from Nashville, Tennessee and are made with care and ready for friends both near and far to enjoy.
Rye whiskey has a rich history as a truly American spirit. A newfound interest in the quality of rye whiskey is inspired by independent distillers such as Standard Proof to create new craft Rye Whiskeys for consumers that demand quality and care.
Why Rye
Rye whiskey has similarities to bourbon, as it follows a similar distillation process but with varying ingredients. Bourbons are smokier and sweeter with caramel hints, while rye whiskey has a spicier flavor with grain, grass, and pepper notes.
While bourbon is a mandatory 51% corn, American rye must contain 51% rye grain. You cannot distill rye over 160 proof, age at more than 125 proof, or bottle under 80. The rye barrels are similar to bourbon barrels - new, charred oak casks.
Our Proprietary Infusion Process
Our infusions were originally Born Behind The Bar ™ in Nashville, TN. We found that by adding real ingredients, such as Roasted Pecans from San Saba, TX or real Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks to Straight Rye Whiskey for a period of time, the bold flavor and unique complexity was unlike any flavored whiskey we had tasted. We set out on a multi-year journey to perfect our infusion process to deliver amazing tasting infused whiskey in every bottle we sell. While the specific infusion process varies for each Standard Proof expression, each one involves resting real, natural ingredients in our straight rye whiskey, for a set number of weeks or months. We then use our proprietary filtrations process to remove the natural matter from the whiskey before proofing down each whiskey to 80 proof for bottling. The result is a delicious, complex whiskey that tastes great on its own or in your favorite cocktail.
