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}\n  .rc-voucher-card{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-v2\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Guide Price + Where to Buy --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-guide-price\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-guide-price-label\"\u003eGuide Price:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rc-guide-price-value\"\u003e$44.99\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Breadcrumb --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-breadcrumb\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye-whiskey-reviews\"\u003eRye Whiskey Reviews\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/catoctin-creek-rye-reviews\"\u003eCatoctin Creek\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e Catoctin Creek Roundstone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Jump Links --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-jump-links\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#rc-tasting\" class=\"rc-jump-link\"\u003e👃 Tasting Notes\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#rc-flavor\" class=\"rc-jump-link\"\u003e📊 Flavor Profile\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#rc-cocktails\" class=\"rc-jump-link\"\u003e🍸 Cocktail Fit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#rc-review\" class=\"rc-jump-link\"\u003e📝 Full Review\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#rc-community\" class=\"rc-jump-link\"\u003e👥 Community\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#rc-faq\" class=\"rc-jump-link\"\u003e❓ FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#rcwtb\" class=\"rc-jump-link\"\u003e🛒 Where to Buy\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#rc-rewards\" class=\"rc-jump-link rc-jump-link--reward\"\u003e🎁 $10 Reward\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick Facts --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-facts\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-facts-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-label\"\u003eProof \u0026amp; ABV\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-value\"\u003e80 Proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-label\"\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-value\"\u003eNo age stated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-label\"\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-value\"\u003e100% rye grain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-label\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-value\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catoctincreekdistilling.com\/roundstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCatoctin Creek Distilling Company\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-label\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fact-value\"\u003eRye Whisky\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RC-SHORT-ANSWER-V1 --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv id=\"rc-short-answer\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCatoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Review: The Short Answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCatoctin Creek Roundstone Rye is the flagship rye whisky of Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in Purcellville, Virginia, a distillery that has made 100% rye whisky since 2009. This 80-proof (40% ABV) bottling is one member of the Roundstone family, made from a 100% rye mash bill, aged around two years in new oak and released with no age statement. The published notes include marshmallow, cocoa, cereal and vanilla. To decide, check the consensus score on this page, then use the full tasting notes, prices and comparisons below to see how it measures up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- \/RC-SHORT-ANSWER-V1 --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Is This For Me? --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-fit\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This For Me?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fit-box rc-fit-like\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fit-label\"\u003e✅ You'll love this if…\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou want a light, easy-sipping 100% rye with caramel, vanilla and oak up front and a gentle touch of pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fit-box rc-fit-skip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-fit-label\"\u003e⛔ Maybe skip if…\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou want a bold, full-bodied rye with a big spice kick and a long finish — at 80 proof this one stays gentle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Flavor Profile --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-flavor\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-bars\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-label\"\u003eSweetness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-fill\" style=\"width: 60%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-val\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-label\"\u003eRye Spice\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-fill\" style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-val\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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40%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-val\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- What It Tastes Like --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-tasting\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-emoji\"\u003e👃\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung oak and vanilla over a grain-forward base, with caramel, a dusting of cocoa and a soft, toasted marshmallow sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-emoji\"\u003e👅\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePalate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and sweet: vanilla and oak first, then cereal and a gentle rye spice, with cinnamon and a little pepper building as it sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-emoji\"\u003e🔥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFinish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort to medium: rye spice and pepper over drying oak, with a last trace of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Download Tasting Card --\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rc-dl-card\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 16l-5-5h3V4h4v7h3l-5 5zm-7 2v2h14v-2H5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download Tasting Card (PDF)\u003c\/button\u003e \u003c!-- Best Ways to Enjoy --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-cocktails\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Ways to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-emoji\"\u003e🥃\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNeat\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to read its sweet, oak-and-vanilla character — it is light enough to sip easily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-emoji\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWith Water\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo sparingly: at 80 proof it needs little or no water, and too much thins it further\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-emoji\"\u003e🧊\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOn Ice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine on a large cube, though the chill mutes what is already a gentle pour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-tasting-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-emoji\"\u003e🍹\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCocktail\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, sweet base for a Manhattan or Old Fashioned rather than a spice-driven one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCocktail Scores\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/rye-whiskey-insights\/rye-manhattan-recipe\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eManhattan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/cocktail-station\/rye-old-fashioned-recipe\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/rye-whiskey-insights\/rye-whiskey-sour-recipe\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhiskey Sour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-stars\"\u003e★★★☆☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/rye-whiskey-insights\/rye-boulevardier-recipe\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBoulevardier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cocktail-tip\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A splash of water enhances complexity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Price \u0026 Value --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-price\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-price-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-price-range\"\u003e$44.99\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-price-context\"\u003eThe distillery's suggested retail price for a 750 ml bottle; shelf prices vary by state.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fair price for an organic, grain-to-glass Virginia rye, though reviewers who score for depth find better value in the higher-proof Roundstone bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RC-EXPRESSION-COMPARE-V1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-compare\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Expressions Compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCatoctin Creek Roundstone Rye review\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the 80-proof flagship, the bottle the distillery simply calls Roundstone Rye. Catoctin Creek also bottles Roundstone at 92 proof as the Distiller's Edition and at cask proof, all from 100% rye grain. The Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye proof on this bottle is 80 (40% ABV), the gentlest of the three. Use the table to pick the strength that fits your pour, then see the full Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye tasting notes in the nose, palate, and finish breakdown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2b2b2b;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eExpression\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eApprox. Price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fbf6ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoundstone Rye 80 Proof (this bottle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e80 proof \/ 40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100% rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$44.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEasy sipping and soft, sweet cocktails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/catoctin-creek-roundstone-distillers-edition-92-proof-review\"\u003eRoundstone Rye 92 Proof Distiller's Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e92 proof \/ 46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100% rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~$53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMore weight and spice at a sipping strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fbf6ec;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/catoctin-creek-cask-proof-whisky-rye-review\"\u003eRoundstone Rye Cask Proof\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~116 proof \/ ~58%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100% rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~$89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull-intensity, undiluted spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;\"\u003eProof and price figures reflect the distillery's published lineup and suggested retail; the cask-proof release varies barrel to barrel. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/catoctin-creek-rye-reviews\"\u003eCatoctin Creek rye reviews\u003c\/a\u003e to compare releases side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Bottle Transparency --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-transparency\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Transparency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rc-transparency-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-t-label\"\u003eDistillery \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rc-t-value\"\u003eCatoctin Creek Distillery (Purcellville, Virginia)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-t-label\"\u003eBarrel Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rc-t-value\"\u003eAged around two years in new charred white oak (no age statement); the distillery describes Roundstone as a single-barrel rye\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-t-label\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rc-t-value\"\u003eNot explicitly stated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Full Review --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-review\" class=\"rc-review-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCatoctin Creek Roundstone Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-author-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-author-avatar\"\u003eKL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-author-name\"\u003eKevin Lawton\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-author-role\"\u003eFounder · RyeCentral.com\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatoctin Creek Roundstone Rye is the flagship of a Purcellville, Virginia distillery that has made 100% rye whisky since 2009. This is the 80-proof bottling, aged around two years in new charred oak and sold without an age statement at a suggested $44.99, and it is the gentlest member of the Roundstone family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is sweet and woody: young oak and vanilla over a grain-forward base, with caramel, a little cocoa and a toasted marshmallow note that several reviewers pick out independently. The palate stays light. Vanilla and oak lead, cereal and a gentle rye spice follow, and cinnamon and pepper build slowly rather than arriving all at once. The finish is short to medium, drying, with pepper and rye spice over oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat divides opinion is weight. Many tasters find it thin at 80 proof and a little raw on the wood, with the spirit showing through its youth; others enjoy exactly that softness and call it an easy, sweet everyday rye. That split shows in the numbers: independent critics, scoring on their own scales, rate it noticeably more kindly than the larger drinker rating pools, where the biggest pool averages about 3.4 out of 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts RyeCentral Consensus Score of 3.5 out of 5 is compiled from twelve independent sources — critic reviews and drinker rating pools — and no single source moves it by more than about a tenth of a point. If you want more depth from the same 100% rye grain, the 92-proof Distiller's Edition and the cask-proof release are the bottles reviewers reach for; this one is the soft, sweet entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RC-RELATED-CASKPROOF-V1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-card\" id=\"rc-related\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eWant the barrel-strength version of this whisky? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/catoctin-creek-cask-proof-whisky-rye-review\"\u003eCatoctin Creek Cask Proof rye review\u003c\/a\u003e — the ~116-proof single-barrel release from the same 100% organic rye mash bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Community Score --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-community\" class=\"rc-community\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommunity Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-comm-score-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-comm-big-score\"\u003e3.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRyeCentral Consensus Score\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-comm-score-meta\"\u003eCompiled from 32 published ratings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Reported Flavors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-flavor-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-flavor-tag\"\u003eOak\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rc-flavor-tag\"\u003ePepper\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rc-flavor-tag\"\u003eVanilla\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rc-flavor-tag\"\u003eCereal\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rc-flavor-tag\"\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rc-flavor-tag\"\u003eRye Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Spread of Opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-label\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-fill\" style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-pct\"\u003e10%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-label\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-fill\" style=\"width: 44%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-pct\"\u003e44%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-label\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-fill\" style=\"width: 34%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-pct\"\u003e34%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-label\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-fill\" style=\"width: 10%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-pct\"\u003e10%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-label\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-track\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-histogram-fill\" style=\"width: 2%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rc-histogram-pct\"\u003e2%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);margin-top:10px;\"\u003eIllustrative shape derived from the average and the range of scores — not a published per-star breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA Banner --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-cta-banner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTried Catoctin Creek Roundstone? 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Read our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/catoctin-creek-ragnarok-rye-review\"\u003eCatoctin Creek Ragnarök Rye review\u003c\/a\u003e — the 92-proof GWAR collaboration given a wood finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- RC-SINGLEBARREL-MESH --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compare this organic Virginia rye against the rest of the category, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ryecentral.com\/collections\/single-barrel-whiskey-collection\"\u003eour single barrel rye collection\u003c\/a\u003e holds every single barrel release we have reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf grain-to-bottle production is what drew you here, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ryecentral.com\/products\/peerless-single-barrel-rye-review\"\u003eour Peerless Single Barrel Rye review\u003c\/a\u003e covers a Kentucky distillery working to the same transparent standard at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/RC-SINGLEBARREL-MESH --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rc-faq\" class=\"rc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-q\"\u003e❓ What makes Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye unique?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-a\"\u003eRoundstone Rye is a 100% rye grain whisky made from grain to bottle in Purcellville, Virginia, bottled at 80 proof after around two years in new charred oak. It is the lightest and sweetest of the Roundstone family, which also includes a 92-proof Distiller's Edition and a cask-proof release.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-q\"\u003e❓ How does Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye taste?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-a\"\u003eThe nose brings young oak, vanilla, caramel, a grain-forward note and a toasted marshmallow sweetness with a little cocoa. The palate is light, with vanilla and oak, cereal and gentle rye spice, then cinnamon and pepper. The finish is short to medium and drying.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-q\"\u003e❓ Can Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye be used in cocktails?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Its soft, sweet profile suits a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned when you want the rye to sit back rather than lead; for a spicier, more assertive cocktail the higher-proof Roundstone bottlings hold up better.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-q\"\u003e❓ How much does Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye cost?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-a\"\u003eThe distillery's suggested retail price is $44.99 for a 750 ml bottle. The 92-proof Distiller's Edition runs about $53 and the cask-proof release about $89. Prices vary by state and availability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-q\"\u003e❓ Is Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye good?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-a\"\u003eIt holds a RyeCentral Consensus Score of 3.5 out of 5, compiled from twelve independent sources. Fans like its sweet, easy character; critics most often fault its thin body and young oak at 80 proof. Critics score it more kindly than the larger drinker rating pools do.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-q\"\u003e❓ Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye vs Cask Proof — which should I buy?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-a\"\u003eChoose this 80-proof bottle for a light, sweet, easy pour. The cask-proof release concentrates the same 100% rye grain into a far more intense whisky for sippers who like to add their own water, and the 92-proof Distiller's Edition sits in between.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-q\"\u003e❓ Where can I buy Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye online?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rc-faq-a\"\u003eThe Where to Buy section near the top of this page lists the online retailers that carry Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, each with a link to its current price. RyeCentral may earn a commission if you buy through those links, at no extra cost to you. Shipping rules for spirits vary by state, and you must be 21 or older to buy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RC-FAQ-SCHEMA-V1 --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What makes Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye unique?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Roundstone Rye is a 100% rye grain whisky made from grain to bottle in Purcellville, Virginia, bottled at 80 proof after around two years in new charred oak. 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