Templeton Rye
Iowa's Good Stuff
Templeton Rye, also known as The Good Stuff, has had quite a dramatic history attached to its name. Born out of determination in an era when alcohol was prohibited, the core of this whiskey lies in rebellion.
It all started in 1920 in the small town of Templeton, Iowa when the very shrewd Joe Irlbeck, son of Bavarian immigrants, decided to revolt against the 18th amendment's absolute ban on liquor. He and his friends took matters into their own hands. Disguised in a farmer's outfit, they decided to defy the law and create their own brand of whiskey in a local barn. Every step taken by Joe Irlbeck and his team was a vigorous march for the freedom to consume and produce liquor. After all was said and done, this artfully crafted potion gained a lot of fame and was believed to be enjoyed by people all across the nation including the very notorious gangster, Al Capone.
However like all good things eventually do, Templeton Rye started to decline around 1934. But the brave and defiant act of making alcohol during the Prohibition Era gifted America something so beautiful that it had to come back again. In 2006, the drink was embraced once more: this time, by a new generation of whiskey drinkers. This turn around was brought by two Iowans who formed a partnership to bring the whiskey back to all its original glory.
This Rye whiskey with its exotic flavor has charmed men and women alike throughout its rebellious history. When poured into a glass, the whiskey takes the hue of amber. Its aroma of natural rye mixed with a tinge of cinnamon and orange is a pleasure to breathe in. The love for this whiskey stems from the contrast of its sweet and sharp flavors which at the same time smooths and stings the palate creating a beautiful burst of taste. While rye is the dominating taste, the ever so slight kick of spice followed by a fruity sensation keeps the drinker hooked to the charm.
Iowa's rebel drink has been this notorious whiskey for the past several decades. It is not only rich in history but exotic in flavor. Templeton Rye is a must have for all whiskey lovers.
It all started in 1920 in the small town of Templeton, Iowa when the very shrewd Joe Irlbeck, son of Bavarian immigrants, decided to revolt against the 18th amendment's absolute ban on liquor. He and his friends took matters into their own hands. Disguised in a farmer's outfit, they decided to defy the law and create their own brand of whiskey in a local barn. Every step taken by Joe Irlbeck and his team was a vigorous march for the freedom to consume and produce liquor. After all was said and done, this artfully crafted potion gained a lot of fame and was believed to be enjoyed by people all across the nation including the very notorious gangster, Al Capone.
However like all good things eventually do, Templeton Rye started to decline around 1934. But the brave and defiant act of making alcohol during the Prohibition Era gifted America something so beautiful that it had to come back again. In 2006, the drink was embraced once more: this time, by a new generation of whiskey drinkers. This turn around was brought by two Iowans who formed a partnership to bring the whiskey back to all its original glory.
This Rye whiskey with its exotic flavor has charmed men and women alike throughout its rebellious history. When poured into a glass, the whiskey takes the hue of amber. Its aroma of natural rye mixed with a tinge of cinnamon and orange is a pleasure to breathe in. The love for this whiskey stems from the contrast of its sweet and sharp flavors which at the same time smooths and stings the palate creating a beautiful burst of taste. While rye is the dominating taste, the ever so slight kick of spice followed by a fruity sensation keeps the drinker hooked to the charm.
Iowa's rebel drink has been this notorious whiskey for the past several decades. It is not only rich in history but exotic in flavor. Templeton Rye is a must have for all whiskey lovers.