Batch No. 2
Proof: 120.4
ABV: 60.2
Bottled: KY
Rare Character RCLR Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 2 2026 Release is a limited cask strength rye built for those looking for a bolder rye profile with strong batch identity and more defined collector appeal. Distilled in Kentucky and Indiana, this Batch 2 release brings together straight rye whiskey from two respected whiskey-producing states, creating a profile that balances classic rye spice with deeper sweetness, oak, and barrel-driven structure. The cask strength presentation keeps the whiskey full and expressive, giving it more weight and intensity than a lower-proof rye.
What makes this release especially compelling is the combination of proof, origin, and limited outturn. At 120.4 proof, it delivers enough concentration to satisfy those looking for a more serious rye pour, while the 2,630-bottle batch keeps the release limited enough to matter for collectors and small-batch whiskey buyers. For those looking for Rare Character RCLR Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 2 2026 Release, a cask strength rye, or a limited straight rye whiskey with stronger depth and presence, this bottle stands out immediately.
Rare Character Whiskey is a purveyor of fine American whiskey, focused on unique selections tailored to each of our customers and partners. Through special relationships with top distillers across the country, Rare Character has exclusive access to expressions that have never been released to the public.
With ambitious plans for future projects, including new brands, special collaborations, novel barrel finishes, and more, Rare Character aspires to breathe life into the American whiskey category. Our dedication to innovation and evolution is driven by profound love and respect for incredible bourbons and ryes.
Our Character
Rare Character was built from a deep passion for exceptional American whiskey and the belief that great whiskey should never feel limited by convention.
We respect tradition, but we are equally inspired by the people willing to challenge the status quo. Through unprecedented access, a relentless focus on customization, and a willingness to say yes where others say no, we create whiskeys designed to stand apart.
From single barrels to one-of-a-kind blends, our team works closely with partners and collectors to help bring their vision of the perfect whiskey to life. We believe whiskey should feel personal, distinctive, and full of character — not interchangeable.
American whiskey drinkers are searching for something beyond the expected. They want discovery. They want individuality. They want stories worth sharing in the glass.
That’s why Rare Character exists: to offer uncommon whiskeys with depth, identity, and purpose.
After all, what’s a whiskey without Character?
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide each customer with “the perfect American whiskey” - whatever they as an individual may see that as. We do this by utilizing our great levels of access to rare and unique whiskeys, our extreme emphasis on customization, and our overarching ambition to challenge norms and explore the wide range of American whiskeys yet to be discovered by the general public.
Rare Character was created to present unique and untasted American whiskeys from across the country. As someone who has been purchasing single barrels for over a decade himself, Co-Founder Pablo Moix has developed personal relationships within the industry which have allowed him access to expressions that have never been bottled for the public. We aim to bring these rare and collectible whiskeys to our customers for the first time ever.
Every whiskey lover has a unique palate, and there is no “one size fits all” whiskey - especially when it comes to picking a single barrel. We aim to help you create a whiskey that speaks to you; whiskey that you can be proud of and eager to share. We want to provide you with whiskey that makes you genuinely excited, and that is uniquely yours.
We pride ourselves on challenging norms and preconceived notions about what American whiskey can be. With the Rare Character Single Barrel Series, as well as future projects such as special collaborations, new brands, and one-off finishing projects, our goal is to push the envelope and introduce new flavors and concepts to whiskey connoisseurs and collectors.
- Nose: rye spice, dark caramel, seasoned oak, and warm baking spice
- Palate: rich spice, caramelized sweetness, toasted grain, oak, and concentrated rye character
- Mid-palate: fuller texture with layered herbal spice, darker sweetness, and cask strength intensity
- Finish: long, warming, and lingering with rye spice, oak, and barrel-driven richness
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