Three Floyds Distilling Demon’s Whip Indiana Rye Whiskey Review.

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 Three Floyds Distilling Demon’s Whip Indiana Rye Whiskey Review.


    Three Floyds Distilling, based in Munster, Indiana, has long been a powerhouse in the craft beer world with legendary brews like Zombie Dust and Gumball Head. Over the last several years, they’ve been steadily building their spirits portfolio, distilling, aging, and bottling everything in-house, often experimenting with unique grains like oats and beer malt. Their label art is as wild and unapologetic as their recipes, and when I stopped by in May 2025 to pick up their Dark Lord Straight Malt (finished in Dark Lord beer barrels phenomenal stuff), something else caught my eye: their first rye whiskey release.

    While the distillery offered a 7-year version at the time, I stumbled upon this 4-year bottling on store shelves. At first, I thought I had the 7-year in my hands, only to later learn this was the younger sibling. Adding another twist, the liquid inside was sourced from MGP, nothing wrong with that, as they make fantastic whiskey, but not distilled by Three Floyds themselves. What stood out immediately was the mash bill a high-barley recipe you don’t see often from MGP. That alone had me eager to dig in.


For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/Pz45P-WUh8o.

Age Statement: 4 years.

ABV: 53%.

Mash bill: 51% rye and 49% malted barley.

Area of Distillation: Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Appearance: Deep copper.


On the nose:
    The malted barley dominates up front, earthy, waxy, and unmistakably malty, like stepping into American single malt territory. There’s a mild sweetness that complements the grain, along with a light herbal and medicinal rye note. No dill here, just a faint floral lift and subtle sweet rye grain aroma. Barrel char, soft vanilla, and a touch of caramel round out the nose, with the proof showing only as a gentle prickle. If you’re not into maltiness, this could be a curveball.


Taste:
    The flavor mirrors the nose, starting with waxy, earthy barley and a slightly oily mouthfeel. The rye brings modest spice and herbal tones without dominating. Sweet rye grain notes emerge on the second sip, along with hints of malty chocolate, light coffee, and a dusting of black pepper. The texture is clingy and satisfying, though the flavor depth is limited, likely a result of its age.


Finish:
    Medium in length, with the beer-malt character lingering like the aftertaste of a freshly poured lager. The proof helps carry the flavors without becoming hot, and while the complexity isn’t huge, it closes on a pleasant, grain-forward note.


Final Thoughts: 
    Three Floyds Distilling releasing an MGP sourced rye was a great idea. However, at the price point, this one sits in the “interesting but not must-have” category for me. The proof and unique mash bill give it personality, but the four-year age keeps it from reaching deeper complexity. If you enjoy malt-forward whiskey and want something a little off the beaten rye path, Demon’s Whip is worth grabbing when you see it, especially if you’re curious how Three Floyds approaches sourced whiskey.


Rating: C+ (Slightly Above average).

Cost: $54.99 for 750ml.

For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/Pz45P-WUh8o.

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