Templeton Brings It Home: First Single Barrel Rye Crafted in Iowa from Grain to Glass

A milestone release celebrating craftsmanship, community, and authenticity.

TEMPLETON, October 31, 2025 — Templeton Distillery proudly unveils its inaugural rye whiskey, a Single Barrel release marking a pivotal moment in the brand's evolution. This limited-time-only expression is meticulously distilled, aged, and bottled at cask strength right at the Templeton Distillery.

Born from a vision to craft whiskey in the heart of small-town Iowa - after garnering numerous awards for its aging capabilities of sourced whiskey - Templeton's evolution to crafting its own distilled whiskey from grain to glass began when the distillery opened its doors nearly eight years ago. Now, that vision reaches its fruition with the first rye barrels that were laid down at the distillery, now produced as the inaugural Single Barrel release - a rye whiskey that captures the individuality of every cask and the spirit of the community that built it.

"We're proud to introduce Templeton Single Barrel Rye - a whiskey crafted for our fans and connoisseurs alike," said Shane Fitzharris, Senior Vice President, Global Commercial at Infinium Spirits. "This release embodies our spirit of innovation while honoring our rich heritage, setting a new benchmark for excellence in American whiskey. Every pour offers a rare and remarkable expression of character and craft - no two barrels alike, each with its own distinct personality and complexity."

Bottled at cask strength, Templeton Single Barrel offers a bold, warming rye experience - with aromas of spice and oak layered over subtle sweetness. Each sip unfolds with depth and intensity, leading to a rich, lingering finish that reflects the soul of Templeton's small-batch craftsmanship.

Best enjoyed neat, with a splash of water, or in a classic Old Fashioned, Templeton Single Barrel highlights the brand's signature rye character.

Old Fashioned Recipe:

  • 2 oz Templeton Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
  • 0.25 oz Demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: grapefruit peel

Method:

  • Add syrup and bitters into a chilled rocks glass.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Fill a rocks glass with one large ice cube, add Templeton Single Barrel, and gently stir until chilled.
  • Express the oil from the grapefruit peel over the glass and use it as a garnish.

Bottled at barrel proof, this release is crafted from a 95% rye, 5% malted barley mash bill and matured in charred new American oak barrels. Templeton Single Barrel is now available (MSRP $49.99) at select retailers and online for a limited time only.