How Much Does Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Rye Cost in 2026?
Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Rye — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $39.75 | $1.56 | $2.35 | 16.9 |
About Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Rye
Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Rye is a straight rye whiskey featuring an 80% dark pumpernickel rye mashbill, blended with 10% non-GMO yellow corn, 5% soft red winter wheat, and 5% two-row barley, distilled and aged at least three years in charred American oak barrels at 48% ABV (96 proof). What makes it special is the rare dark pumpernickel rye grain, which delivers a softer, breadier spiciness compared to traditional rye varieties, resulting in a unique four-grain profile that's rich, balanced, and full-bodied without overwhelming heat. Ideal for rye enthusiasts seeking complexity beyond classic peppery ryes, it's perfect for sipping neat, on rocks, or in cocktails like the Old Fashioned. At $39.75 for 750ml, it offers exceptional value in the craft rye category, outperforming many peers in depth and approachability while earning awards like Double Gold from the American Distilling Institute.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The aroma bursts with dark maple syrup, chocolate malt, dried fig, and cherry pipe tobacco, layered with brioche, vanilla, cinnamon, and aged leather. Subtle notes of fennel, garam masala, and dark caramel add exotic depth. Toasted rye bread and baking spices emerge, inviting a complex sniff.
👅 Palate
On the palate, burnt orange, Demerara sugar, dried cherry, dark rye bread, and bitter chocolate deliver a savory-sweet balance with wood smoke and pleasant oak. Caraway, cocoa nibs, roasted nuts, and dark honey provide grain-driven richness and medium body. Subtle sweetness from vanilla-caramel and nutmeg enhances the softer rye spice.
✨ Finish
The finish is medium-long, fruity, tangy, and spicy with lingering dark bread, baking spices, toasted caramel, and oak. Warming notes of licorice and smoked oak persist elegantly.
Popular Cocktails with Middle West Spirits Dark Pumpernickel Rye
Old Fashioned — Stir 2 oz Dark Pumpernickel Rye with sugar, bitters, and orange peel over ice, garnish with cherry.
Manhattan — Mix 2 oz rye, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters, stir with ice and strain into a chilled glass with cherry.
Sazerac — Rinse absinthe in a glass, stir 2 oz rye with sugar, Peychaud's bitters and lemon peel, then strain and flame lemon twist.
Food Pairings
Dark rye bread with smoked salmon, Roasted nuts and dark chocolate, Pecan pie, Dried cherry and cranberry charcuterie, Aromatic pipe tobacco
