realms of rye

A new series of whiskies from Sons of Vancouver Distillery.

A bottle of Realms of Rye whisky lying on a textured surface, showing a black and gold label with orange accents, with the text 'Since 2015', 'Distilled & Bottled', and 'Rye' across the front.

RYE WHISKY IS:

SPICY

PEPPERY

versatile

explore the facets of flavour.

This limited-release collection of 100% rye whiskies is designed to demonstrate the many facets of flavour that rye grain can evoke. Much like the spectrum of single malts distilled in Scotland, or the bountiful array of corn bourbons made in America, we aim to share with you the many realms of rye that Canadian whisky has to offer.

Each expression will explore a distinct area of the flavour wheel, unconventional for the average rye whisky. Absent of any added flavourings or colourants, with no specialty finishing barrels used in the aging process, all tasting notes and flavours in each whisky has been amplified through the fermentation, maturation, and blending process only.

A bottle of whisky with notes of dark fruit and cacao next to a glass of dark amber liquid, set on a reflective surface with a wooden box in the background.

release 02 - ‘dark fruit & cacao’

Release date: December 7, 2024
333 bottles produced
59.9% ABV
Tasting Notes: stewed cherries, black forest cake, grape jelly, cigar tobacco, cherry cola, cocoa powder, deep oak

The second release in the Realms of Rye series, this 100% rye whisky boasts a fragrant nose of dark fruit and rich cocoa. Maturation in ex-bourbon and new American oak casks provides a depth of character that will deliver facets of flavour beyond the norm for Canadian rye whisky.

Awards

Gold Medal - Canadian Whisky Awards 2025
Award of Excellence in Product Innovation - Realms of Rye Series

A bottle of Realms of Rye whiskey with notes of citrus and botanicals, placed in a burlap sack filled with grain, in front of a wooden barrel.

release 01 - ‘citrus & botanicals’

Release date: June 8, 2024
303 bottles produced (SOLD OUT)
59.4% ABV
Tasting Notes: orange zest, coriander seed, toasted clove, charred wood, menthol, black tea leaves, cane sugar

The first release in the Realms of Rye series, this 100% rye whisky was aged in ex-bourbon and new American oak casks. With tasting notes of orange peel, coriander seed, black tea, and raw sugar, this expression marks the beginning of an explorative journey into the diverse flavour spectrum of Canadian rye whisky.

Awards

Rye Whisky of the Year 2025 - Canadian Whisky Awards
Double Gold & Best in Class - Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition