BLACKLAND DISTILLERY RYE WHISKEY

Blackland sources Texas rye grain from Fort Worth's TexMalt for maximum fullness and body at 41.5% ABV, distilled in computerized iStill systems that master distiller Ezra Cox uses for precise cuts preserving the grain's natural piquancy and warm spicy undertones. This 83-proof rye won Double Gold at the 2020 Proof Awards and Gold at the 2023 Texas Whiskey Festival, showcasing Fort Worth founder Markus Kypreos' culinary approach to distilling—treating the process as cooking rather than industrial production. The locally grown grain benefits from Blackland Prairie terroir, creating a small-batch rye with spice-forward character and rich texture that demonstrates Texas whiskey's capability beyond bourbon, aged to highlight varietal expression over oak dominance.