RyeDay: Barrel Finishing Explained — The Honey Finish Release at William Price Distilling

William Price Distilling continues its RyeDay education series with a focused, approachable deep dive into barrel finishing during RyeDay: Barrel Finishing Explained — The Honey Finish Release in Houston.

RyeDay is an ongoing whiskey education series designed to be thoughtful, conversational, and easy to follow, with each session centered on a single whiskey question. You don’t need to have attended any previous classes to enjoy this one — it’s built to stand on its own.

This RyeDay is anchored around the release of William Price’s Honey Finished Rye and explores what barrel finishing actually does to whiskey. Guests will walk through how finishing works, why honey barrels influence aroma, texture, and sweetness, and when finishing adds balance versus when it starts to overwhelm the base spirit.

The tasting includes William Price rye expressions before and after honey barrel finishing, with guided discussion led by co-founder Bryan. This is not a tour and not a lecture. It’s a seated tasting designed for people who want to understand what they’re drinking without being talked at.

Light bites are included, and Steak Night runs as usual on Fridays, making it easy to turn the evening into dinner if you’d like. If you’ve ever wondered why some finished whiskeys feel smooth while others come across as cloying, this session is designed to make it click.

Be sure to explore other upcoming events from William Price Distilling, browse more Gulf Coast whiskey events, or check out the full Texas Whiskey Events Calendar to see what else is happening around the state.

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Whiskey Geek Beanie

$16.00

Top off your whiskey wisdom in colder weather. This embroidered beanie carries the same quiet flex as the polo—made for the folks who know their mash bills, barrel finishes, and why spelling whisky without an “e” still sparks debate. It’s not loud, it’s not flashy—it’s a subtle nod to those in the know. Whether you’re at a distillery, a bottle share, or just braving a cold Texas morning, this beanie keeps your head warm and your whiskey geek credentials firmly intact.

Because knowledge never goes out of season.

• 100% Turbo Acrylic
• 12″ (30 cm) in length
• Hypoallergenic 
• Unisex style
• Hand washable
• Product sourced from Vietnam, Bangladesh or the Republic of Korea

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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Disclaimer: Event details may change. Please confirm date, time, and availability directly with the official host before attending.