Templeton Rye Whiskey

Templeton Rye is named after a small town in Iowa that during Prohibition was so famous for its homemade rye whiskey that rumour has it Al Capone himself ordered it. The modern version keeps that same promise: a sweet, potent rye that tastes like the era when legality was negotiable.

Templeton Rye Signature Reserve 4 år Prohibition Era Recipe Whiskey 40%

Item no.: 22227865386-14

Al Capone's rumoured favourite 'good stuff' has become a legal whiskey.
Expert description
Templeton Rye Signature Reserve 4 Year Old Prohibition Era Recipe Whiskey is built on a recipe originally brewed illegally in the town of Templeton, Iowa, during Prohibition, when local farmers such as Alphonse Kerkhoff distilled rye whiskey and shipped it to Chicago, bottled at 40%. According to legend the whiskey was a favourite of Al Capone, and in 2006 Kerkhoff's grandson Keith revived the recipe as a legal brand.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is sweet with rye, caramel and a hint of spice.
Palate
The palate offers rye, brown sugar and a soft sweetness.
Finish
The finish is medium-length, soft and lightly peppery.
Specifications
Name: Templeton Rye Signature Reserve 4 år Prohibition Era Recipe Whiskey
Bottler: Templeton Rye
Region/Country: Templeton, Iowa, USA
Type: Rye Whiskey
Age: 4 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Flavour profile
Spiced · Sweet · Soft · Rye-forward
Did you know?
During Prohibition, Templeton Rye was reportedly shipped to Chicago hidden in cattle cars bound for the city's stockyards — one of the methods local farmers used to evade the era's liquor ban.
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1pcs.
53,50EUR

About Templeton Rye

Templeton Rye was introduced in 2006 by Scott Bush, Keith Kerkhoff and Ted Bauer and is named after the town of Templeton, Iowa, where a homemade rye whiskey achieved local legend status during Prohibition, reportedly as one of Al Capone's favourites. The whiskey is today distilled and aged by MGP in Indiana but still bottled in Iowa, and has an unusually sweet, soft style for a rye, with notes of caramel, butterscotch and allspice. Collectors take an interest in the early releases from before public debate over the distillation site, while newcomers meet an accessible, sweet-leaning entry into American rye whiskey.

History & Background

During Prohibition in the 1920s and 1930s, the town of Templeton, Iowa became known far beyond the state's borders for its illegal rye whiskey, which local lore claims was smuggled all the way to Chicago and sold to organised crime figures, reportedly including Al Capone himself. Three entrepreneurs revived the name in 2006 with a whiskey inspired by the old recipe, which later sparked contröversy when it emerged that the actual distillation took place at MGP in Indiana rather than in Iowa. Despite the debate, the brand has retained its popularity precisely because of the colourful Prohibition-era story it builds on.

History & Background

Templeton Rye was founded in 2006 in Templeton, Iowa, drawing on local stories of a popular home-distilled rye that reportedly made its way to Al Capone's table during Prohibition.

Production & Style

The whiskey is built on a rye-heavy mash, giving it a spicy, full-bodied character.

Signature Style

Spicy, Sweet, Full-Bodied
The whiskey offers a spicy, sweet character with a full-bodied finish.

Facts

Distillery	Templeton Rye
Founded	2006
Region	Templeton, Iowa
Country	USA
Pronounced	TEM-pel-ton Rye
Owner	Templeton Rye Spirits, LLC
Official website	templetonrye.com

Did you know?

For a whiskey to be called bourbon, US law requires it to be made from at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak barrels.

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Templeton Rye Whiskey

Expert description

Tasting notes

Nose

Palate

Finish

Specifications

Flavour profile

Did you know?

About Templeton Rye

History & Background

History & Background

Production & Style

Signature Style

Facts

Did you know?

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