Elvis The King Straight Rye Whiskey is a tribute bottling from Grain and Barrel Spirits, released under licence with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, the classic high rye recipe that gives this style its clean, spice forward character. It is sourced and blended by a team of industry veterans and bottled in Tennessee, where Elvis Presley began his career and made his home. The packaging leans into the iconography: a black and pale green label carrying a young Elvis with his guitar, and the TCB lightning bolt on the neck, the “Taking Care of Business” emblem he adopted in the 1970s. It pours a soft amber. The nose opens with sweet rye grassiness, followed by hints of citrus and apple. The palate brings toasted oak, butterscotch and vanilla wafers with a soft hint of pepper, and the mouthfeel is noticeably creamy for the proof. The finish is sweet and complex rather than dry, which makes it more approachable than many high rye whiskeys. Bottled at 45% ABV, 90 proof. It works neat or over ice, and its sweeter profile suits a Manhattan or whiskey sour particularly well. For Elvis fans it is an obvious gift, and the label makes it a bottle people keep long after it is empty.
ABV / Proof
| ABV | 45% |
| Proof | 90 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Straight Rye Whiskey |
| Mashbill | 95% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Maturation | New charred oak |
| Production | Sourced and blended, bottled in Tennessee |
| Producer | Grain & Barrel Spirits |
Tasting Notes
Color: Soft amber.
Nose: Sweet rye grassiness with hints of citrus and apple.
Palate: Toasted oak, butterscotch and vanilla wafers with a soft hint of pepper.
Finish: Sweet and complex, with a creamy mouthfeel.
FAQ
What proof is Elvis The King Rye?
It is bottled at 45% ABV, which is 90 proof.
What is the mash bill?
95% rye and 5% malted barley.
Where is it made?
It is sourced and blended by a team of industry veterans and bottled in Tennessee, where Elvis began his career.
What is the TCB symbol on the neck?
TCB with a lightning bolt stands for Taking Care of Business, the emblem Elvis adopted in the 1970s.
How should I drink it?
Neat, over ice, or in a Manhattan or whiskey sour, where its sweeter profile works well.
Where can I buy Elvis The King Rye online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
