Templeton 10 Years Special Reserve Rye

Overview
Templeton Rye Special Reserve 10 Year Old marks the brand's 10th anniversary with a limited-edition rye whiskey drawn from 34 select barrels, producing 6,080 hand-numbered bottles as a tribute to its Prohibition-era roots and Iowa heritage.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Born during Prohibition as "The Good Stuff," smuggled via livestock trains from Templeton, Iowa, to Chicago and favored by Al Capone, the brand legalized production in 2006. This release honors that history while the company invests $26 million in a new 34,500-square-foot distillery and warehouses in Templeton, employing 30 staff, with finishing and bottling now at the facility.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Subtle rye spice with hints of heritage grain character.
• Palate: Smooth body delivers intense rye flavors, balancing spice and depth from extended aging.
• Finish: Long and lingering, echoing the whiskey's robust profile.

Notable details

• Production: Sourced and contract produced, aged 10 years, packaged in a commemorative box with a label depicting Templeton's iconic train.
• Lineage: Represents the finest expression of Templeton Rye, tying into its Prohibition smuggling legacy.
• Availability: Released on allocation as a collectors' edition with limited distribution.

"Templeton Rye Special Reserve 10 Year Old serves as a high-quality, exclusive tribute to the brand's decade of success and its Prohibition roots." – The Whiskey Reviewer

A refined collector's rye that elevates Templeton's storied tradition into a decade-aged milestone.

Sources

[1] Whiskeyreviewer – "Templeton Rye Marks 10th Birthday With 10 Year Old – The Whiskey Reviewer"

[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Templeton Rye Special Reserve 10-Year-Old Whiskey Review: Tasting Notes & Verdict"

[3] Thewhiskeywash – "Templeton Rye Special Reserve 10-Year-Old Whiskey Review: Tasting Notes & Verdict"

[4] Drinkhacker – "Review: Templeton Rye Special Reserve 10 Years Old (2017)"