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Never Say Die Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 700ml

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Product Description

Never Say Die is the English take on the American dream, the story of a champion racehorse that won against all odds, changing the course of racing and music history forever. In 1959, a chestnut colt with a white blaze and three white socks was born and nobody thought he'd make it through the night. In a turn of fate, the horse was revivied with a shot of bourbon, and he was named Never Say Die. He became a legend. Like the horse that inspired its creation, our Rye has travelled across the Atlantic to England. Distilled and aged in Kentucky, crossing the Atlantic, further aged in England, all in its original oak barrels. Aged for 5 years in Kentucky, 2 months at sea, & 1 year in England. From the rapid aging of Kentucky to the slow refinement in England, with the ocean's wild influence, this Rye Whiskey embodies the essence of three diverse climates in every sip. Mashbill: 33% Corn, 56% Rye, 11% Malted Barley

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume52.5%
Country of OriginUnited States & England
UPC5070000207667

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.

What critics and judges wrote

IWSC judges · Silver · 2026
Rich scents of caramel, nougat and flan gently lead to subtle suggestions of earthiness and leather. The palate reveals warm spices, vanilla and black pepper, balanced by a creamy sweetness, culminating in a long, warming finish.
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Show 2 more notes, 2024 to 2025
Silver · 92 pts2025iwsc.net ↗
A quietly charming nose of delicate rye with buttery notes and French oak. The palate reveals sweet strawberry fondant, balanced with light tannin. A complex finish features orange peel, vanilla cream, and a lingering spice.
Silver · 90 pts2024iwsc.net ↗
Inviting aromas of vanilla pod and tropical coconut with a savoury undertone of tonka bean, with a rye textured palate and subtle fruit compote flavours and a vibrant acidity on the finish.

Competition medals

San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver 2026Double Gold 2025Double Gold 2024
World Whiskies Awards
International Spirits Challenge

8 medals from 4 competitions, 2024 to 2026.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 5 notes from 2 publications, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greendry grass, peppery watercress, anise-like, dill, black teaLight
  • Fruityblack cherry, roasted peach, cherry jam, jammy cherry and damson, orange zestClear
  • Sweetvanilla pod, caramelising brown sugar, black treacle, golden syrup, rich scents of caramelClear
  • Oak & maltoak spice, moderate tannin, French oak, light tanninLight
  • Smokesubtle coal smoke, charred marshmallowA hint
  • Spiceclove, cinnamon stick, peppery, crystallised ginger, a delightful mix of spice and fruitClear

Flavor map

Never Say Die Kentucky Straight Rye against other world whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →Never Say DieKentucky StraightRyeIndri 'Trini - TheThree Wood' IndianSierra Norte BlackCorn Single BarrelKavalan Sherry Oak

Closest world whiskies at a similar price: Indri 'Trini - The Three Wood' Indian ($64.98), Sierra Norte Black Corn Single Barrel ($56.98), and Kavalan Sherry Oak ($169.96).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
Never Say Die Kentucky Straight Rye (this bottle)5.02.2$99.98
Indri 'Trini - The Three Wood' Indian5.32.5$64.98
Sierra Norte Black Corn Single Barrel4.31.5$56.98
Kavalan Sherry Oak6.32.2$169.96
Sierra Norte Yellow Corn Single Barrel5.10.8$49.98
Paul John Oloroso Select Cask4.01.0$149.98
Royal Ranthambore Heritage Collection Indian Craft4.01.0$89.98
Abasolo Ancestral Corn5.20.4$49.98
Starward 'Nova'4.80.2$62.98
Paul John Brilliance6.10.5$74.98
Kavalan King Car Conductor6.70.9$119.98
Coperies4.70.0$57.98
Rozelieures Rare Collection5.50.0$79.98
Sierra Norte White Corn Single Barrel3.60.4$49.98
Paul John Select Cask Classic6.20.0$129.98
Brenne 'Estate Cask' French3.10.0$79.98
Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 20257.70.0$1,999.96
Paul John Peated Single Cask5.26.9$129.98

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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