Rye Highball

About the Rye Highball

The Rye Highball is a tall, easy-drinking whiskey soda built on Timber Creek’s Florida Black Rye Whiskey, lemon juice, and club soda. It is one of the simplest ways to taste the whiskey on its own terms, since the soda lengthens the pour without burying the spice and grain character underneath it. Florida Black Rye Whiskey brings a peppery, slightly dry backbone that plays well against bubbles, and because Timber Creek distills, ages, and blends this whiskey on site in Crestview under its grain-to-glass approach, the rye’s spice notes come through clean rather than muddled by additives. The lemon juice adds just enough brightness to lift the whiskey’s caramel and toasted grain notes, while the club soda keeps the whole drink light and sessionable, more porch pour than nightcap.

Building this one is fast: fill a highball glass with ice, pour in the rye whiskey and lemon juice, top with club soda, give it a gentle stir so the soda keeps its fizz, and finish with a lemon wedge on the rim. Because there’s no shaking or fine-tuning required, it’s a reliable order at a backyard gathering or a first taste for someone who wants to try Timber Creek’s rye without committing to it neat. The whiskey’s spice also stands up well to smoky or salty food, which is why grilled fish and roasted almonds make an easy pairing; the char on the fish echoes the rye’s toasted grain notes, and the almonds add a savory crunch between sips. This is a good pick for a warm afternoon, a casual cookout, or any moment that calls for something refreshing but still recognizably whiskey-forward.

It’s also a friendly entry point if you’re introducing a friend to Timber Creek’s rye program before moving on to something stirred or spirit-forward. As always, enjoy it at a pace that lets you actually taste it, and please drink responsibly and plan a safe way home if you’re out.

The Rye Highball is a tall, easy-drinking whiskey soda built on Timber Creek’s Florida Black Rye Whiskey, lemon juice, and club soda. It is one of the simplest ways to taste the whiskey on its own terms, since the soda lengthens the pour without burying the spice and grain character underneath it. Florida Black Rye Whiskey brings a peppery, slightly dry backbone that plays well against bubbles, and because Timber Creek distills, ages, and blends this whiskey on site in Crestview under its grain-to-glass approach, the rye’s spice notes come through clean rather than muddled by additives. The lemon juice adds just enough brightness to lift the whiskey’s caramel and toasted grain notes, while the club soda keeps the whole drink light and sessionable, more porch pour than nightcap.

Building this one is fast: fill a highball glass with ice, pour in the rye whiskey and lemon juice, top with club soda, give it a gentle stir so the soda keeps its fizz, and finish with a lemon wedge on the rim. Because there’s no shaking or fine-tuning required, it’s a reliable order at a backyard gathering or a first taste for someone who wants to try Timber Creek’s rye without committing to it neat. The whiskey’s spice also stands up well to smoky or salty food, which is why grilled fish and roasted almonds make an easy pairing; the char on the fish echoes the rye’s toasted grain notes, and the almonds add a savory crunch between sips. This is a good pick for a warm afternoon, a casual cookout, or any moment that calls for something refreshing but still recognizably whiskey-forward.

It’s also a friendly entry point if you’re introducing a friend to Timber Creek’s rye program before moving on to something stirred or spirit-forward. As always, enjoy it at a pace that lets you actually taste it, and please drink responsibly and plan a safe way home if you’re out.