World Whiskey Society 12 Year Straight Rye Whiskey in Awamori Cask 750 ML

World Whiskey Society's 12 Year Straight Rye spends over a decade maturing before finishing in casks that previously held Awamori, a traditional Okinawan distilled spirit. That finishing step is unusual for American rye and adds a tropical, slightly funky sweetness on top of the rye's usual spice and oak. It's a limited, small-batch release rather than a standing product, aimed at whiskey collectors looking for something outside the usual bourbon-barrel or sherry-cask finishing playbook. Expect a rye that reads as adventurous first and classic second.

How to drink World Whiskey Society 12 Year Rye Awamori Cask

Neat, and take your time with it — the Awamori finish is the whole point, and ice or mixers will mute the tropical, funky notes it's meant to show off.