Tincup Straight Rye Whiskey

Product Description

TINCUP Straight Rye Whiskey: A 90 Proof Rye Inspired by Colorado’s Mining Pioneers

TINCUP Straight Rye is a 90 proof (45% ABV) rye whiskey that salutes the original rye recipes enjoyed by the settlers, mountain men, and miners of Tin Cup, Colorado. The brand takes its name from that old mining town on the western slope of the Rockies, founded in 1879, which was named for the tin cups the miners drank from. The bottle’s cap is a tin cup, a nod to that history.

The whiskey is distilled in Indiana and aged three years in new charred oak, then cut to proof with pure Rocky Mountain water and bottled in Colorado. Reviewers report a high-rye mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, though the brand doesn’t state it. It’s a straight-forward rye built to be both sipped and mixed.

What’s in the Bottle

• Straight rye whiskey, aged 3 years in new charred oak
• Distilled in Indiana, bottled in Colorado
• Cut to proof with Rocky Mountain water
• 90 proof (45% ABV), 750ml

Tasting Notes

From TINCUP’s own notes.

Color: Golden amber.

Aroma: Sweet vanilla and fresh tobacco.

Palate: Smooth, bold, and even spice. Reviewers add brown sugar, baking spice, black pepper, citrus, and a touch of mint and maple.

Finish: Lingering caramel and a silky, tannic mouthfeel.

Reviewers call it light and approachable, with the rye spice kept in check. Some note a dill-like rye character.

Food Pairings

The vanilla and rye spice pair well with barbecue, smoked sausage, and grilled pork. It also goes with sharp cheddar, pecan pie, and roasted nuts, and with a good burger.

Serving Suggestions

TINCUP recommends it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail like the Mountain Mule, and a reviewer recommends it in an Old Fashioned. At 90 proof the spice holds up in a Manhattan or a Boulevardier. For a quick drink, try it with ginger beer and lime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 90 proof (45% ABV).

How old is it? Aged 3 years.

Where is it made? Distilled in Indiana and bottled in Colorado.

Is it 100% rye? Reviewers report a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. The brand doesn’t state it.

Why is the cap a tin cup? The brand is named for Tin Cup, Colorado, and the cups its miners drank from.

Is it good in cocktails? Yes, in an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, or a Mountain Mule.

Is it good for sipping? Yes. It’s light and easy neat or on the rocks.

Explore More

Looking for more rye? Browse our Rye Whiskey collection, or see our Whiskey collection for more bottles.

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