The Family Jones Distillery 'Automatic Jones' Rock & Rye Whiskey Cocktail, Colorado

A pre-Prohibition classic, remixed Denver-style, Automatic Jones Rock & Rye bottlings bring bar-quality comfort straight to your glass, fusing straight rye whiskey with a house infusion of warming spices, dried fruits, citrus peels, roots, barks, and just a touch of raw sugar for effortless, “automatic” sipping at home.

Product Details

• Product Type: Rock & Rye whiskey cocktail (infused straight rye whiskey)
• ABV: 35% (70 proof)
• Infusion Profile: Baking spices, dried fruits, citrus peels, roots, barks, raw sugar
• Distiller / Product Maker: Rob Masters (Head Distiller)
• Owner(s): Paul Tamburello (CEO); executive leadership includes Matt Reilly (President) and Jack Pottle (CFO)

Sensory Description

Nose opens with allspice, clove, and orange zest over stewed dark fruits. On the palate, supple rye warmth meets layers of cinnamon, candied citrus, cherry, and mellow vanilla–root notes, finishing smooth and gently spiced with a lingering citrus-rye snap.

Awards & Accolades

• Grand Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020)

Distiller's Background

The Family Jones is a Colorado craft distillery built around hospitality and precision. Led by Head Distiller Rob Masters, the team blends technical know-how with culinary-minded infusions, turning heritage recipes into polished, bottle-ready classics produced in their Spirit House (Denver) and production facility (Loveland).

Serving Suggestions

Serve over a large ice cube with an expressed orange twist for balance and brightness. For cocktails, use as a ready base in an Old Fashioned (bitters optional), a Rock & Rye Highball (top with chilled club soda and orange peel), or a Hot Rock & Rye (add hot water and lemon for a soothing, spiced sipper). The ideal serving temperature is chilled to 45–55 °F. Recommended glassware: a rocks glass or heavy tumbler.

Built for easy enjoyment yet layered with craft, Automatic Jones Rock & Rye delivers a seamless, spice-kissed whiskey experience. Just pour, garnish, and relax.