United States
📍 Templeton, Iowa, United States
In the heart of the American Midwest, surrounded by cornfields, stands the distillery known for its authentic rye whiskey.
🕰️ History and Legacy
Templeton Rye traces its roots back to the 1920s, when illegal distilling in Iowa produced "Good Stuff"—Al Capone's favorite rye during Prohibition. The modern distillery was re-established in 2006, respecting this heritage.
⚗️ Production and Philosophy
Templeton primarily produces straight rye whiskey with a minimum of 95% rye, double distilled, and aged in new charred oak barrels. The distillery manages the entire process locally in Iowa.
🍯 Flavor Profile and Style
Spicy and warm with notes of caramel, cinnamon, vanilla and toasted rye.
🌟 Special Bottlings or Collaborations
Known for Templeton 4, 6 and 10 Year Old Rye and various limited editions such as Barrel Strength.
💎 Why this distillery is special
Templeton is the reinvention of a legendary American rye—characterful, honest, and rich in history.
