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Top Shelf Whisky Rye Whiskey Essence

Regular price $17

Flavours 2.25L – about $5.29 per 700mL bottle

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Top Shelf Rye Whiskey Essence is a spirit essence for a complex yet light and refreshing Canadian style whiskey. One bottle makes three 750mL bottles.

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Top Shelf Rye Whiskey Essence is a spirit essence for a complex yet light and refreshing Canadian style whiskey. One bottle makes three 750mL bottles.

Range Still Spirits Top Shelf
Makes 2.25L, three 750mL bottles
Flavour profile Light, refreshing, Canadian style rye
Mix with 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka
Best served In a Manhattan, or with dry ginger

How to use

  1. Shake the essence bottle well.
  2. Add the essence to 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka.
  3. Seal and shake to mix, then bottle into three 750mL bottles.
  4. Leave a few days for the flavour to settle before serving.
FAQ

How much spirit does one bottle of Top Shelf Rye Whiskey Essence flavour?

One bottle flavours 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka, enough for three standard 750mL bottles.

Can I use store-bought vodka instead of home-made neutral spirit?

Yes. Any clean, neutral 40% ABV spirit or vodka works as the base.

What cocktail suits rye whiskey?

The Manhattan. See the recipe below.

Cocktail suggestion

Cocktail Suggestion: Manhattan

The manhattan is so popular that loads of people have tried to claim its creation. We like the simplest explanation - that it was invented in the 1860s by a bartender named Black at a bar on Broadway near Houston Street in New York City.

  • 60mL Still Spirits Top Shelf Rye Whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters in a glass filled with ice

Combine 60mL Still Spirits Top Shelf Rye Whiskey, 2 tablespoons sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters in a glass filled with ice. Stir until outside of glass is very cold. Strain into a tall glass, garnish with 1 cherry.

See also: whiskey essences, all spirit and liqueur essences, our guide to spirit essences.

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Overall rating: 4.8333335 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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Nice n smooth

"Nice n smooth"

— Wayne T. (5/5)

what a good drink.

"this was my 4th order and i'm getting my next ready now, this a a great company"

— Greg L. (5/5)

Very smooth

"Very easy to use great results"

— Aaron G. (5/5)

Rye Whiskey

"My son says it tastes like CC’s"

— Sean B. (5/5)

Top shelf

"Taste Just like CC"

— Sean B. (5/5)

rye whisky

"smooth and full bodied taste at 38% abv"

— Jan H. (4/5)

Q&A

Hi, Do you have the nutritional information of this product....I drink CC no sugar as I eat keto (low sugar and carb) so I would love to know if this is something I can use.. Thanks
Hi Kelly, Due to the classification of these products we are not required by law to have the nutritional info. However, the following has been generated. This information is based on industry average standard and nutritional information provided by our suppliers of the raw ingredients. Actual results may vary slightly. Nutrient: Qty per 100g Energy (kJ): 1027.18 Protein (g): 0.33 Fat, Total (g): 0.33 Fat, Saturated (g): 0.00 Carbohydrate (g): 0.00 Sugars (g): 0.00 Sodium (mg) 0.00 Hope that helps :)