Nashville Barrel Company's Small Batch Rye, dubbed "A Duet of Ryes," is a distinctive blend that harmonizes the richness and complexity of rye whiskey in a compelling composition. This blend brings together 4-year and 8-year-old ryes, sourced from Indiana, featuring a 95/5 rye to malted barley mashbill. It's bottled at 100 proof, ensuring a robust and flavorful experience​​​​​.

The whiskey presents a captivating nose that includes summer fruits, vanilla bean, cinnamon spice, and light oak, with a palate that sings with notes of peaches and cream, vanilla, and leather, complemented by white peppercorn and a light rye spice. The finish leaves a lasting impression of leather, dry oak, vanilla, and a peppery rye spice​​.

Batch 2 of the Nashville Barrel Company's Small Batch Rye has received acclaim for its balance and complexity. The whiskey showcases a sweet and fruity profile on the nose, quickly followed by floral and fruity notes, with a hint of lingering citrus and walnut. The rye's characteristic spice follows, albeit lighter than many other ryes sourced from MGP. On the palate, it delivers a sweet harmony of caramel, cinnamon, cocoa, and vanilla, with a black pepper spice that ties the flavors together. The finish is marked by honey and rye spice, offering a balance that is both surprising and delightful​.

This small batch release is limited to fewer than 15,000 bottles, making it a unique find for whiskey enthusiasts. The "Duet of Ryes" has been awarded multiple accolades, including a 91-point rating from Whisky Advocate, Gold at both the 2021 SF World Spirits Competition and ASCOT Awards, and Silver at the 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards, underlining its quality and appeal among spirit aficionados​.

Nashville Barrel Company has established itself as a brand to watch, focusing on sourcing high-quality products and blending them to create whiskeys that stand out in the crowded American whiskey market. While they are relatively new and currently do not distill their own whiskey, their expertise in selecting and blending has already garnered attention and praise