# Unblended High-Rye Whiskeys Spirit Hound Distillers Has Launched Its Fiver-Year Rye Whisky By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-hound-distillers References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/spirit-hound-distillers-releases-five-year-rye-whisky) & [spirithounds](http://www.spirithounds.com/home)  Colorado-based spirit maker [Spirit Hound Distillers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-roses-small-batch) has announced the launch of its newest [limited-edition product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlebarrel-rye-whiskey), Five-Year Rye Whisky, the release of which will mark the first time the brand's Whiskey has ever been available for retail purchase. ' The new expression has been made on two hand-built-from-scratch stills designed by Founder and Head Distiller Craig Engelhorn. In addition, the liquid has been aged for five years in fully-charred American oak barrels before being bottled, completely unblended. The finished product is a [70-percent rye and 30-percent malt whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallbatch-rye-whiskey) that delivers notes of black cherry and stone fruit. “We released our rye whisky for the first time last year and saw such a great response from our tasting room that we wanted to share it far and wide. The additional time spent aging lends a richer flavor and more dimensions to this year’s release," said Engelhorn in a recent press release. Image Credit: Spirit Hound ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unblended High-rye Whiskeys:** The trend of offering unblended high-rye whiskeys is disrupting the traditional blended whiskey market. - **Limited-edition Releases:** The trend of releasing limited-edition whiskeys is creating scarcity and driving demand among collectors. - **Craft Distilleries:** The trend of craft distilleries is disrupting the traditional spirits industry, as consumers seek out unique and locally sourced products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Whiskey Distilleries:** Whiskey distilleries can tap into the trend of offering unblended high-rye whiskeys to differentiate from their competitors and appeal to whiskey enthusiasts. - **Beverage Retailers:** Beverage retailers can capitalize on the trend of limited-edition whiskey releases by creating exclusivity and driving sales among collectors. - **Bar and Restaurant Industry:** The bar and restaurant industry can tap into the trend of craft distilleries by offering unique and locally sourced whiskeys to attract discerning customers who are willing to pay a premium for quality and authenticity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heirloom Corn Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokeye-hill-rye-whiskey.md) - [Complex High-Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottled-in-bond.md) - [Limited-Edition Rye Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-year-old-rye-whiskey.md) - [Savory Spicy Bourbon Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8yearold-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.md) - [Regionally Focused Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willett-distillery.md) - [Flavorful Bourbon Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-strength-bourbon.md) - [Rocky Mountain-Flavored Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranahans-colorado-whiskey.md) - [High-Proof American Single-Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highproof-american-singlemalt-whiskey.md) - [Anniversary Rye Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyoming-whiskey.md)