Pursuit Spirits is one of those brands that doesn't shout about where their liquid comes from, and honestly, I respect that more than I probably should. The Triple Mash Rye American Rye Whiskey takes an approach you don't see every day — blending three distinct mashbills into a single bottle. At 44% ABV and carrying no age statement, this is a whiskey that wants you to judge it on flavour, not on marketing.
Let's talk about what "triple mash" actually means here, because it matters. Rather than running one grain recipe through the still and calling it done, Pursuit has taken three separate rye-forward mashbills and married them together. As a bartender, I've always found that blending across mashbills gives a distiller (or in this case, a blender) more control over the final profile than any single recipe can. You get complexity by design rather than by accident. Each mashbill brings something different to the table — varying rye percentages will shift the balance between spice, sweetness, and grain character. It's a technique that rewards patience and a good palate in whoever's doing the selection.
Tasting Notes
I don't have formal tasting notes broken out for this one, but what I can tell you is that a triple mashbill rye at 44% is going to sit in a very drinkable sweet spot. That proof point is deliberate — it's high enough to carry flavour without burning through your palate, and low enough that you can sip it neat without needing to add water. For a rye whiskey, expect that characteristic peppery backbone with whatever sweetness and grain complexity those three mashbills introduce. The NAS designation means Pursuit has prioritised taste over a number on the label, which at this price point is the right call.
The Verdict
At £55.95, the Triple Mash Rye sits in competitive territory. You're paying a modest premium over your standard rye offerings, but you're getting a more considered product in return. The triple mashbill approach isn't a gimmick — it's genuine craft, and it shows that Pursuit is thinking about flavour building rather than just bottling whatever comes off the still. A 7.5 out of 10 feels right for this one. It's a solid, well-constructed rye that does something genuinely interesting without overcomplicating things. It's not trying to be the most expensive bottle on your shelf, and it doesn't need to be. What it is, is a whiskey with a clear point of view and the execution to back it up.
Best Served
This is a natural Manhattan whiskey. The spice from the rye and the complexity from those blended mashbills will stand up beautifully against sweet vermouth and a couple of dashes of Angostura. Use a 2:1 ratio — two parts rye to one part vermouth — stir over ice for about 30 seconds, and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a brandied cherry if you've got them, a lemon twist if you don't. The 44% ABV means it won't get lost in the mix, and whatever sweetness the triple mash brings will play off the vermouth rather than fighting it. If Manhattans aren't your thing, it'll also work well in a simple rye Old Fashioned — just go easy on the sugar, as the blended mashbills should provide enough inherent sweetness to keep things balanced.
