The Rickhouse Rant, Vol. 2 – Oaklore Straight Rye: The Best Rye You’ve Never Heard Of
“Oaklore Straight Rye might be my favorite rye whiskey. Ever. Period. End of sentence. Roll credits.”
In Rickhouse Rant Vol. 2, B heads to North Carolina to uncover one of the best-kept secrets in American whiskey. Oaklore is a small-batch rye that hits like a heavyweight but hugs like a southern grandma — bold, complex, and smoother than it has any right to be at 92 proof and 6+ years old.
Miss this one, and you’re missing the rye that’s quietly redefining the category.
“The Rickhouse Rant, Vol. 1 – Rabbit Hole Heigold: Graham Crackers & Desert Spice”
B’s first official rant hits the ground running with Rabbit Hole Heigold—a charming, high-rye bourbon that tastes like graham cracker crust met a spice storm from Arrakis. It’s warm, layered, and a little too easy to like. Just like B, but with more nuance.