Rye Whiskey Finished in Spanish Sweet Vermouth Barrels

Giant Texas Distillery Rye Whiskey

The goal? A Manhattan in a bottle. The result? Not exactly what we expected—but even better. In early 2023, we at the Texas Whiskey Festival had a bold idea: a Tejas Collaboration with Giant Texas Distillery. We managed to get our hands on three Spanish Sweet Vermouth barrels and knew Giant’s Rye would be perfect for an experiment.

One barrel shocked us all. It transformed into something unrecognizable—a riddle for even the most seasoned palates. The result? A rich, leathery fruit note that practically begs to be paired with a fine cigar. This single barrel rye whiskey, aged for 10 months in a Sweet Spanish Vermouth barrel, is something special.

The other two barrels, while similar in flavor, each brought something different to the table—one slightly sweeter with a stronger vermouth presence. Combined, they create a beautifully balanced blend of rye spice and vermouth sweetness. This blend of 3 and 4-year-old rye whiskey aged 10 months in Spanish Sweet Vermouth Barrels is something you don't want to miss.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind creation—visit Giant Texas Distillery’s tasting room today!