Founded in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits is an award-winning craft distillery rooted in the heart of the state’s grain belt. Overseeing every step of production—from seed selection to distilling, aging, blending, and bottling—the team is dedicated to a true grain-to-glass approach.
Known for blending innovation with tradition, Middle West crafts a portfolio of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and specialty spirits using locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques. Following recent expansions, it has grown into the largest distillery in Ohio and one of the top 10 grain-to-glass producers in the U.S., serving both its own celebrated brands and a growing roster of craft and global partners.
Now Middle West Spirits has introduced a 
Straight Rye Whiskey, America’s first Dark Pumpernickel Rye Whiskey. This unique grain lends a softer spiciness than the rye most commonly used in rye whiskey. This signature spirit is distilled from dark pumpernickel rye, non-GMO open-pollinated yellow corn, soft red winter wheat, and 2-row barley to create a unique 4-grain rye whiskey.
80% Rye, 10% Corn, 5% Wheat and 5% Barley. 96 Proof
Tasting Notes: Softly Sweet Aroma / Full-Bodied / Notes Of Vanilla, Caramel, Cinnamon, and Smoked Oak / Pumpernickel Spice Finish
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