Just when you thought your summer couldn’t get any more “rye-teous,” the whiskey gods have descended with a sacred reunion: Chicken Cock Whiskey and Goodwood Brewing are bringing back Ryeteous Blonde … the limited-edition lovechild of rye whiskey and blonde ale barrels that nobody asked for (but everyone secretly missed).
Originally unleashed in 2020 (you know, back when bread baking was a hobby and pants were optional), this whiskey-beer hybrid is returning like that one friend who’s chaotic but always brings the good snacks. Officially dropping on May 1, Ryeteous Blonde isn’t just a drink, it’s a lifestyle. Or at least a decent excuse to start drinking before 5 p.m.
This concoction takes Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and finishes it in barrels that once held Goodwood’s Blonde Ale, resulting in a dangerously sippable bottle of liquid sunshine. Think honey, biscuit, a little apple action, maybe some peppery flirtation, and just enough toasted oak to remind you this ain’t your college beer pong brew.
According to National Whiskey Ambassador Will Woodington (aka the guy who gets paid to say things like “crisp apple” with a straight face), this whiskey tastes like “springtime in a glass.” We’re not saying you’ll hear birdsong or see blooming flowers, but honestly? We wouldn’t be surprised.
To mark this blessed return, Chicken Cock is launching its #RyeteousSummer campaign, encouraging all flavor-chasers, thrill-seekers, and porch-sitters to raise a glass and make some bold summer memories (responsibly, of course).
Priced at $69.99 for a 100-proof bottle of righteous glory, this limited edition isn’t here for a long time, it’s here for a Ryeteous time. Available at select retailers, the Chicken Cock website, and their new Bardstown digs, Circa 1856 … just don’t try shipping it to MI, SD, TN, or UT (sorry, y’all).
Bottom line? It’s beer-barrel-finished rye with a sense of humor and a mission to spice up your summer. Grab a bottle. Be bold. Stay Ryeteous.
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