Woodinville 8 Year Rye is an aged straight rye whiskey from right here in Washington, and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Vibrant, full-flavored and proudly local, it is a standout among our ryes — a fitting pour to enjoy over dinner along Boston Street, just a short drive from where it is made.

About the Distillery

Woodinville Whiskey Co. is based in Woodinville, Washington, in the wine country northeast of Seattle. The distillery is known for a true grain-to-glass approach: its rye is grown by a single family farm in the Columbia Valley, then milled, mashed, distilled and aged in Washington. This eight-year straight rye is a limited, longer-aged release, distinct from the distillery’s bourbon — and a point of regional pride on the Grappa list.

Style & Mash Bill

This is an all-rye whiskey, built on a mash composed entirely of rye grain sourced from a single Washington farm. With no corn in the recipe, the spirit leans fully into rye’s spice and structure, while eight years in custom-seasoned, toasted and charred oak — reflected in the age statement — lend it remarkable depth and polish for its years.

Tasting Notes

Expect a lively nose of rye spice — cinnamon, clove and pepper — with caramel, brown sugar and a lift of dark fruit. The palate is full and vibrant, weaving peppery rye and warm baking spice through sweet caramel, cherry and toasted oak. The finish is long, warm and spice-tinged — a mature, deeply satisfying rye.

What to Pair It With

Its vibrant spice is a beautiful match for our American Wagyu steaks and our spicy sausage rigatoni, while its dark-fruit sweetness flatters our flourless chocolate cake. Browse the full dine-in menu to complete the meal.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Woodinville 8 Year Rye is poured neat or on the rocks at $32.

FAQ

Where is it from?

It is made by Woodinville Whiskey Co. in Woodinville, Washington, using rye grown by a single family farm in the Columbia Valley, then distilled and aged in Washington.

What does it taste like?

It is vibrant and full, with cinnamon, clove and pepper on the nose, then peppery rye and warm baking spice through caramel, cherry and toasted oak on a long, warm finish.

How is it different from the Woodinville bourbon?

This is the distillery’s straight rye, built entirely on rye grain and aged eight years, which makes it spicier and more structured than the corn-led Woodinville bourbon.

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