Overview: Buzzard’s Roost Distillery in Louisville, KY, announces the newest addition to its Cigar Whiskey Series with the release of Cigar Rye #3 on Nov. 10, 2026. This limited-edition expression features a four-year aged rye whiskey bottled at 105 proof. The brand describes it as a fan favorite debuting in time for holiday sipping and gifting.
The Full Story
Buzzard’s Roost Distillery, known for its innovative approach to double-oak whiskeys, announces the newest addition to its Cigar Whiskey Series. New limited-edition Cigar Rye offers bold, complex flavors, with a twist from previous releases. The first Cigar Rye, launched in 2022, cultivated fans from coast to coast, and the brand followed up with its second release in fall 2023. Each release has sold out rapidly. Buzzard’s Roost extended its Cigar Whiskey Series to include Cigar Bourbon, with the newest release of that in October. The first batch sold out in a week, and the brand bottled more to meet demand.
For this expression, Buzzard’s Roost leaned into its unique double oak process to coax out flavors that complement a fine cigar. Double oaking was done in Char #1 barrels that were heavily toasted. The taste profile runs from earth and smoky to herbaceous and fruity, with notes of dark cherry and orange peel, dried herbs and brown sugar all underlined with a subtle, smoky note.
“We think Cigar Rye #3 is the best yet,” says Buzzard’s Roost Co-founder Jason Brauner. “Rye fans will love it and it also appeals to rye newcomers. I like it neat with my favorite cigar and even better if it’s with friends around a firepit on a fall night.” Limited Release: Seven Barrels Produced Buzzard’s Roost produced just seven barrels of its newest Cigar Rye, and it will be available at Whiskey Row, online and at retail nationally, in limited quantities. “Cigar Rye has always been about delivering a whiskey with a complex flavor profile derived from our proprietary toast profiles” said Judy Hollis Jones, CEO and Co-founder of Buzzard’s Roost Distillery. “We’re excited to offer this to our friends and fans in time for the holiday season.”
Production & Profile
The four-year old rye whiskey has a mash bill of 95% rye, 5% malted barley, and is bottled at 105 proof. It was double-oaked in a hand-picked selection of Buzzard’s Roost‘s Char #1 specially toasted barrels. Suggested retail price is $84.99 per 750 ml bottle.
Brand & Industry History
Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey is an independent distiller, blender and bottler of exceptional double oak whiskies. Buzzard’s Roost’s exclusive double oak process is centered around 17 proprietary toast profiles. Each toast profile coaxes out specific flavors from the oak. Buzzard’s Roost combines time-honored whiskey-making traditions with modern techniques to produce distinctive spirits that deliver remarkable flavor and character. Buzzard’s Roost is proud to be a woman-led company.
What This Means
The first batch sold out in a week, and the brand bottled more to meet demand. Each release has sold out rapidly. Limited-Edition Fan Favorite Debuts in Time for Holiday Sipping and Gifting.
Consumer Takeaway
This bottle offers a complex flavor profile derived from proprietary toast profiles. It is available in 750 ml bottles at a suggested retail price of $84.99.
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