Call it a comeback of sorts. For the first time in more than 100 years, rye is returning to the Jos. A. Magnus portfolio of spirits.
We’re proud to introduce Joseph Magnus 10 Year Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, a rich, complex rye aged more than a decade, now available by bottle and pour at CraftCo. Distillery & Social House in Holland, Michigan. And soon, you’ll be able to pick up a bottle in stores near you.
A MAGNUS TRADITION DATING BACK CENTURIES
Rye whiskey was extremely popular in the 1800s, especially when Joseph Magnus started his successful spirits business.
Back then, people distilled the grains they grew, and rye was prominent in the Ohio River Valley. Many trace rye whiskey’s roots to Pennsylvania, the neighboring state to Ohio, where Joseph Magnus founded his distillery.
Magnus last produced rye in 1918, when Joseph Magnus paused production on his spirits ahead of Prohibition. Now, more than a century later, rye returns to the Magnus lineup.
WHY RYE
“At Jos. A. Magnus, we use high rye content bourbon, so it was a natural progression to release a 95% rye whiskey,” says Head Blender Will Fabry.
“Introducing a rye whiskey from a distillery already known for crafting exceptional whiskey isn’t a departure,” Fabry said. “Built on a legacy of bold, spice-forward bourbons, this new rye carries that same dedication to character and craftsmanship into a spirit that feels both familiar and fresh.”
TASTING NOTES
Nose: The first impression is luxuriously decadent: notes of crème brûlée give way to the presence of English toffee and maple-glazed éclair. Cherry cola fizzes beneath the surface, enhanced by fragrant orange peel that brightens the darker, richer layers of bitter chocolate and candied almonds. As the whiskey opens, whispers of clove and freshly crushed peppercorn emerge, weaving an elegant thread of spice through its confectionary sweetness.
Palate: Velvety and commanding, the arrival unfolds like a finely crafted dessert served beside a glowing hearth. Caramelized sugar melts into dark chocolate and buttery toffee before cherry cola and candied citrus awaken the senses with vibrant energy. Roasted almonds and maple pastry richness linger in the background. The rye’s signature spice arrives with quiet confidence; notes of clove, cracked pepper and seasoned oak adding structure without overshadowing the whiskey’s remarkable sweetness.
Finish: The finale is long, graceful, and contemplative. Echoes of cocoa, toffee and caramelized sugar slowly dissolve into lingering orange zest and maple glaze, while matured oak and pleasant rye spice leave a warm, gently drying embrace. Fleeting hints of peppercorn and clove persist like the final notes of a well-played symphony.
THE DETAILS
Retails for: $74.99
Strength: 113.44 proof, 56.72% ABV
Age at bottling: 10 years, 9 months
EXPERIENCE WHISKEY LIKE NO OTHER
Joseph Magnus 10 Year Cask Strength Rye Whiskey joins the Magnus lineup of award-winning whiskeys, including Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon, Joseph Magnus Murray Hill Club Bourbon Blend and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon.
You can experience the full Magnus portfolio at CraftCo. Distillery & Social House in Holland, Michigan, where you can tour our distillery, savor dishes from our seasonal menu and raise a glass to the enduring art of whiskey.
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