Rare Character
Limited Release

Rare Character Limited Release, aka RCLR, is the most ambitious launch from Rare Character to date. Our passion for exploring new flavor profiles and pushing the boundaries of traditional whiskey-making is evident in the wide range of RCLR. Each limited batch is a marriage of some of the finest barrels we have encountered in our journeys through the rickhouses of America—a combination of flavor profiles that achieves greater complexity, depth, and flavor together than on their own.

Scouring for the Best Barrels

Tapping into our renowned access to the best barrels, vetted by the strictest criteria, we have meticulously selected barrels from across the country. Our expertise in identifying and combining these unique barrels allows us to go beyond the barrel with these limited releases. Each barrel we choose contributes to a blend that is better than the sum of its parts, ensuring an extraordinary whiskey experience for both connoisseurs and casual sippers alike.

Better than the Sum of Its Parts

The blending process for Rare Character Limited Release is a true art form. Our blending process is meticulous and deliberate, ensuring that every barrel contributes to a balanced and consistent final product. Every batch features a different iteration of the annual thematic curated artwork, adding a touch of collectability, making it not just a drink, but a piece of art to be cherished and shared amongst friends.

2026 Releases

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2026 Releases *

Batch No. 2

Proof: 119.94

ABV: 59.97

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 1

Proof: 119.56

ABV: 59.79

Bottled: KY

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Batch No. 2

Proof: 120.4

ABV: 60.2

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 1

Proof: 118.94

ABV: 59.47

Bottled: KY

Straight Rye Whiskey

Batch No. 3

Proof:

ABV:

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 2

Proof: 139.8

ABV: 69.9

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 1

Proof: 129

ABV: 64.5

Bottled: KY

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

2025 Releases

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2025 Releases *

Batch No. 14

Proof: 126

ABV: 63

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 13

Proof: 114.8

ABV: 57.4

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 12

Proof: 117.2

ABV: 58.6

Bottled: KY

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Batch No. 11

Proof: 123.48

ABV: 61.74

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 10

Proof: 118

ABV: 59

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 9

Proof: 117.5

ABV: 58.75

Bottled: KY

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Batch No. 8

Proof: 121.8

ABV: 60.9

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 7

Proof: 118

ABV: 59

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 6

Proof: 110

ABV: 55

Bottled: KY

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Batch No. 5

Proof: 119.52

ABV: 59.76

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 4

Proof: 115.18

ABV: 57.59

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 3

Proof: 114.36

ABV: 57.18

Bottled: KY

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Batch No. 2

Proof: 121.46

ABV: 60.73

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 1

Proof: 119.26

ABV: 59.63

Bottled: KY

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Batch No. 8

Proof: 119.4

ABV: 59.7

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 7

Proof: 121.5

ABV: 60.75

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 6

Proof: 123.6

ABV: 61.8

Bottled: KY

Straight Rye Whiskey

Batch No. 5

Proof: 121.32

ABV: 59.7

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 4

Proof: 125.86

ABV: 62.93

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 3

Proof: 122.88

ABV: 61.44

Bottled: KY

Straight Rye Whiskey

Batch No. 2

Proof: 119.94

ABV: 59.97

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 1

Proof: 123.76

ABV: 61.88

Bottled: KY

Straight Rye Whiskey

Batch No. 6

Proof: 139.76

ABV: 69.88

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 5

Proof: 140

ABV: 70

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 4

Proof: 138.2

ABV: 69.1

Bottled: KY

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Batch No. 3

Proof: 123.92

ABV: 61.96

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 2

Proof: 123.4

ABV: 61.7

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 1

Proof: 133

ABV: 66.5

Bottled: KY

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

2024 Releases

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Nose

Maple syrup, dark brown sugar, cinnamon red hot , toasted almonds, cookie butter, banana bread pudding, caramel sauce, sweet oak, leather, dried cranberries, and vanilla cream.

2024

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

RCLR’s Straight Bourbon is a harmonious blend of two states, seven ages, This robust yet enjoyable profile pairs excellently with the winter season.

The base of the blend consists of 6.5-year-old Kentucky rye bourbon, 7-year-old high rye Indiana bourbon, and 8-year-old low rye Indiana bourbon. The initial base is bright and citrusy, with subtle notes of pepper and toffee. Gradually adding in the older-aged Kentucky bourbon enhances the overall dessert quality and richness, which was the vision for the blend. Utilizing 6.5-15 year bourbons, goal was to create a profile that surpasses the proof so it can be enjoyed by everyone who reaches for it.

The lowest proof in the blend is 122, while the highest proof is over 134. After two months of marrying, the final proof came in at 125.68 proof, and the harmonious creation was achieved.

Taste

Silky, dense mouthfeel. Creme brûlée, cream puffs, cinnamon graham crackers, cherry hard candy, black pepper, pipe tobacco, vanilla, cranberry sauce, banana bread pudding, chocolate covered almonds.

Finish

The long finish begins with rich, sweet dessert notes of graham cracker pie crust and cream puffs, complemented by a caramel drizzle. A rich baking spice medley of nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, and brown sugar takes center stage, with subtle undertones of tobacco that impart an earthy character to the finish, distinct from the initial palate experience. The finish concludes with bourbon banana bread pudding, heavy oak, and hot chocolate.

Batch No. 3

Proof: 119.26

ABV: 59.63

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 2

Proof: 110.52

ABV: 55.26

Bottled: KY

Batch No. 1

Proof:

ABV:

Bottled: KY

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Nose

Leather, oak, tobacco, Graham cracker, baking spices, rye grain, dried Cherry, blackberry .

2024 — Batch No. 1

Straight Rye Whiskey

After two well received releases of our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Limited Release, we present to you Rare Character Limited Release Rye Whiskey small batch blend, the continuation in the Limited Release series and first small batch rye every produced by RCW!

This blend of Straight whiskies is a blend of 7 and 8 year rye whiskies, distilled in Kentucky and Indiana, utilizing two different mashbills from both states, the most well known 95 rye and 5 malt, as well as, 51 rye 45 corn and 4 malt. Taking the idea from 23B3 of Fortuna Barrel Proof, the idea was to only utilize short barrels or barrels that were far over oaked and seeing what comes of it.

After 4 test blends and numerous days trying to figure out the proportions, we present you with RCLR Rye 24B1! With rich oak, baking spices, dried stone fruit, tobacco, and brown sugar on the nose, the palate imitates the nose almost perfectly, but brings forward flavors of toasted rye bread, white pepper, dried orange peel, clove, and bold vanilla to round out the finish.

At cask strength of 117.9 - the proof balances well with strong mid palate experience of warm, soft tannins, and long lingering spices on the finish. After letting marry in the blending tank for over a month, we think it is of the best quality we have to show you.

Taste

Sweet dried fruit, tobacco, caramel, clove, brown sugar, rye bread, pepper, light mint.

Finish

Long finish, rich vanilla cream and brown sugar leading into more sweet notes of Graham cracker, rye bread, charred oak, and white pepper.