We love this one for its perfect balance of power and polish! WhistlePig’s 10-Year Straight Rye greets you with aromas of orange peel, baking spice and toasted oak. On the palate, it’s rich and layered—think caramel, vanilla, classic rye spice and a touch of mint—before finishing long, smooth and warmly sweet. It’s the bottle we reach for when we want something bold yet beautifully composed, a true standout for sipping neat or over a single large ice cube.

Wine Enthusiast, 96 points: First, a warning: this is only for those who like their rye big and brawny. It starts off innocuously with a maple syrup color, and a pretty, complex and subtle scent: honey, vanilla, a sight medicinal tinge and faint clover notes. It feels silky on the tongue and at first, the flavors reflect caramel, burnt orange and a whisper of smoke, but then a mouth-warming wave of tannic bite sweeps over all and lingers for a good long time. Straight up or on the rocks.