Clear Water 'Rene' Rye Whiskey, Utah

From the meeting point of old-world elegance and frontier spice comes Clear Water 'Rene' Rye Whiskey — a bold, conversation-worthy spirit where fine aged French Armagnac meets spicy American rye whiskey. Smooth yet expressive, refined yet daring, this “Rye-magnac” brings two powerful traditions together in a bottle made for sipping, sharing, and reflecting.

Product Details:

• ABV: 42%
• Distiller: Clear Water Distilling
• Distiller/Owner Information: Not specified in the provided details
• Concept: A unique fusion of American rye whiskey and French Armagnac, created to be complementary, smooth, and category-defying
• Inspiration: Named after René Cassin, WWI soldier, founder of the French Federation of Disabled War Veterans, author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and 1968 Nobel Peace Prize winner
• Collector Detail: Each bottle includes a solid copper, sterling silver, or 18k gold custom collector’s coin under the wax in honor of René Cassin’s appearance on the French 2 Franc coin
• Coin Odds: Sterling silver coins appear approximately 1 in 230 bottles; 18k gold coins appear approximately 1 in 3,000 bottles
• Availability: Inventory, availability, and locations vary

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with warm caramel, butterscotch, and vanilla, layered with fig and a subtle forest-like earthiness. On the palate, Clear Water 'Rene' Rye Whiskey is smooth and rounded, carrying notes of candied orange, pecan, and leather. The finish lingers with pecan pie richness, spicy pepper, rye grain, and oak, bringing sweetness, spice, and depth into a balanced close.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold Medal at the TAG Awards

Distiller’s Background:

Clear Water Distilling builds its spirits around flavor ideas rather than traditional categories, challenging rules and expectations in the same spirit as the historical figures that inspire its bottles. The distillery embraces batch-based production, creative blending, and experimental techniques, allowing each release to show individuality, evolution, and a sense of discovery.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy Clear Water 'Rene' Rye Whiskey neat to appreciate its Armagnac richness and rye spice, over a large ice cube for a softer, slower expression, or in elevated whiskey cocktails that benefit from notes of butterscotch, candied orange, pecan, and oak. Serve at room temperature around 60–65°F for sipping, or slightly chilled over ice. Pair with roasted nuts, orange-glazed pork, charcuterie, aged cheese, pecan pie, or dark chocolate.